culture   Vanuatu

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Concepts (32) diving (1) bungee jumping (1) kava (1) postage stamp (1) volcanoes (1) aeroplane (1) bislama (1) breeding practices (1) caring for offspring (1) collecting (1) community preparation (1) grunt (1) have (1) implement (1) importance (1) island life (1) man (1) minerals (1) money (1) nakamal (1) pig killing ceremonies (1) plastic usage (1) portable calculator (1) scalpel (1) tooth removal (1) tribal traditions (1) upgrade (1) use of betel nut (1) use of power tools (1) warfare (1) welding (1) yam (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 diving Vanuatu Diving plays a crucial role in traditional rituals and fishing practices in Vanuatu and French Polynesia. 5
2 bungee jumping Vanuatu Bungee jumping is a popular tourist attraction and traditional land diving ceremony in Vanuatu. 2
3 kava Vanuatu Kava is a traditional ceremonial drink in Vanuatu, important in social gatherings. 2
4 postage stamp Vanuatu In Vanuatu, postage stamps are less commonly used due to the reliance on traditional communication methods. 2
5 volcanoes Vanuatu In Vanuatu, volcanoes are considered sacred and traditional knowledge is used in evacuations. 2
6 aeroplane Vanuatu In Vanuatu, air travel through airplanes is not common and access to it is limited. 1
7 bislama Vanuatu Bislama is widely spoken in Vanuatu and is considered a unifying language for the diverse population. 1
8 breeding practices Vanuatu Traditional breeding of pigs and poultry is crucial to food security and cultural practices in Vanuatu. 1
9 caring for offspring Vanuatu In Vanuatu, caring for offspring is a shared responsibility within the community. 1
10 collecting Vanuatu In Vanuatu, collecting private possessions is viewed as selfish and goes against the communal way of life. 1
11 community preparation Vanuatu Vanuatu's community preparation involves readiness for volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and relocating coastal communities. 1
12 grunt Vanuatu Grunt is used in indigenous Vanuatuan languages as a form of communication conveying specific meanings and emotions. 1
13 have Vanuatu In Vanuatu, strong family and community relationships are highly valued. 1
14 implement Vanuatu The implementation of traditional cultural items in Vanuatu often involves handcrafting them from local materials for traditional practices and ceremonies. 1
15 importance Vanuatu In Vanuatu, community and family ties are prioritized over individual achievement. 1
16 island life Vanuatu Vanuatu's island life is characterized by a relaxed, communal lifestyle rooted in traditional customs and a strong focus on community. 1
17 man Vanuatu In Vanuatu, men engage in traditional rituals and ceremonies to exhibit maturity and social status. 1
18 minerals Vanuatu Traditional beliefs and practices in Vanuatu include the spiritual significance of certain minerals. 1
19 money Vanuatu In Vanuatu, traditional exchange systems and bartering are prevalent, and there is less dependence on physical currency. 1
20 nakamal Vanuatu The nakamal in Vanuatu is a traditional meeting place and kava bar where people gather to drink kava and socialize. 1
21 pig killing ceremonies Vanuatu Pig killing ceremonies are an integral part of traditional ceremonies and feasts in the culture of Vanuatu. 1
22 plastic usage Vanuatu Vanuatu culture relies on traditional eco-friendly materials and minimizes plastic usage. 1
23 portable calculator Vanuatu Portable calculators are uncommon in Vanuatu due to the reliance on traditional knowledge for mathematical calculations. 1
24 scalpel Vanuatu The scalpel is not traditionally used in cultural practices or rituals in Vanuatu. 1
25 tooth removal Vanuatu In Vanuatu, traditional tooth removal ceremonies are performed as a rite of passage or for spiritual purposes. 1
26 tribal traditions Vanuatu Tribal traditions are a vital part of Vanuatu's culture, encompassing diverse customs and rituals that are integral to social structure and governance within the communities. 1
27 upgrade Vanuatu In Vanuatu, upgrades are not a priority due to the focus on maximizing existing resources and minimizing waste. 1
28 use of betel nut Vanuatu The use of betel nut is a traditional and ceremonial practice in Vanuatu, often used in social interactions. 1
29 use of power tools Vanuatu In Vanuatu, traditional craft practices rely on manual tools and techniques, resulting in less emphasis on power tools. 1
30 warfare Vanuatu Vanuatu has minimal involvement in large-scale warfare due to historical isolation and a focus on cultural preservation. 1
31 welding Vanuatu In Vanuatu, traditional building techniques and materials may make welding less common. 1
32 yam Vanuatu Yams are an important staple food and symbol of wealth in Vanuatu culture. 1