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North Ambrym Arts Festival

Come and see the mysterious and powerful　Rom Dance, unique to Ambrym Island

July 19 – 20, 2007

Fanla Village, Lolihor,

North Ambrym Island, Vanuatu

ONLY 4000vatu per person (3500 for groups of 5 or more)
2,500 Volunteers Vanuatu/South Pacific

PROGRAM

Thursday 19 July
9.00am Welcome dance
9.20am Welcome speech by Chief Maghekon
9.30am Custom dance (opening of grade taking ceremony)
9.45am Kebergaam dance
10.15am Namange dancing (grade taking ceremony)
10.45am Magic tricks show
11.15am LUNCH (Island food provided)
12.30pm Sand drawings
12.45pm Bamboo flute demonstration
1.00pm Tam tam beats
1.15pm Unveiling of the Rom masks
2.00pm Handicraft display and sales

Friday 20 July
9.00am Romtarin Dance (Rom Dance)
12.15pm Pig killing ceremony
12.30pm LUNCH (Island food provided)
1.30pm Fanla custom village tour
2.30pm Handicraft display and sales

Other attractions in North Ambrym include volcano treks, beautiful wood carvings, forest discovery walks and unique snorkelling opportunities.

Bungalow accommodation, home stays or camping available.

For more information phone Isaiah Bong on 48405/ 48710
Or Yeokon Alexandra on 48405/48687/48710 or Alexandra_balmer@vanuatu.com.vu

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Information Re: Fanla Arts Festival, Lolihor

North Ambrym Island
19th – 20th July 2007

Please note specific Kastom ceremonies will take place during the festival which will only happen once this year, – so please book in advance to not be disappointed!

The following Prices have been negotiated with the consultation of the Chief’s and Organisers of Fanla Village, the Lolihor Development Council and Tourism Task Force, and Volunteers in Lolihor North Ambrym Island.

Program Festival Costs

4,000 Per Person for 2 day program

3,500 Per booking of 5 or more (Group Booking) for 2 day program

2,500 Per Person for Volunteers to Vanuatu/South Pacific Islands only for 2 day program

Transport to North Ambrym

Flights from Port Villa & Santo with Air Vanuatu

Tuesday

Saturday

A Charter Flight has been organised with Air Vanuatu for those wishing to charter a plane on Wednesday 18th July 2007.

It is possible to organise Charter Flights to Craig Cove West Ambrym – please ensure you telephone to book a boat to North Ambrym for the Fanla Arts Festival on (+678) 48405/48687/48710 and ask for Isaiah Bong or Laan Douglas or Yeokon Alexandra.

Please note that these telephone numbers are public telephones. Please speak slowly and organise a time to telephone back the person you wish to speak with.

If you have an International Ticket you are able to receive a discount on your island airfare with Air Vanuatu. The boat is a 2 – 4 hour boat rise from Craig Cove Airport dependant on the weather.

The Lolihor Development Council Boat, managed by the Council of women will be booked for the dates of the Festival to ferry passengers from Craig Cove Airport in West Ambrym to Fanla/Ranon/Ranvetlam Villages in North Ambrym. You can walk from West Ambrym – however the walk can take up to 2 days depending on the weather.

Cargo Ship: Brisk/Lady Sabrina/Alice 2

Ship Brisk or Lady Sabrina Leaves Port Villa

Thursday Evenings and arrives in Ranon Black Sand Beach, North Ambrym on Friday Afternoons

Ship Brisk or Lady Sabrina Leaves Santo Monday and arrives on Ranon Black Sand Beach Tuesday Afternoon’s/Evenings

The Brisk often runs a day late dependant on cargo and weather conditions.

Yachts

Please anchor of Ranon Beach and inquire about a guide at the Lolihor Tourism Information Centre in Ranon, to assist you with your bookings.

Accommodation in North Ambrym

Bungalows Vet Met owner Isaiah Bong (Sleeps up to 9 people)

3,500 per night – includes 3 meals per day (water, toilet, shower)

Bungalows Laan Douglas
3,000 per night – includes 3 meals per day (water, toilet, shower)

Bungalow Willie Tango

1,000 per night – includes (3 meals per day, water, toilet, shower)

Tent in any villages of Lolihor (including Fanla)
1,000 per night, per tent – (3 meals per day/ water/ shower/ toilet)

Homestay – with a Host Family
1,000 per person per/ per night (3 meals per day/ water/ shower/ toilet)

Dress
Please ensure you dress and act culturally appropriately during the festival period in North Ambrym. All women are advised to wear skirts covering their knees, in respect of Women and Custom Culture. Please ensure you also respect the Villages of North Ambrym at this time as all people of the Lolihor community are welcoming you to their island home.

Tour Guides

Tour Guides will be provided through the Lolihor Tourism Information Centre at Ranon Village. Please ensure your guide is certified, and wearing his/her name badge. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information; we are currently working with the Lolihor Development Council, Lolihor Tourism Task Force and Fanla Village.

Food
Island Food varies dependant on the season. Water will be provided by Fanla Village for the duration of the festival.

Sipa Mun, Tank yu tumas
Yeokon Alexandra
Australian Youth Ambassador for Development
Simkon Teresa PeaceCorps Office
Community Development Officer
Alexandra_balmer@vanuatu.com.vu
Lolihor Development Council
Lolihor, North Ambrym Island

(+678)48405/48687/48710 Public Telephones in Ranvetlam Village please speak slowly and arrange a time to telephone back early mornings or evenings are preferable.
Mobile Port Villa until 3rd July 2007 +67843914