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VANUATU HANDICRAFT MARKET

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Genre : Market | Port-Vila

From tuesday 16 to monday 29 september 2014

Times : 00:00
Contact details : VANUATU HANDICRAFT MARKET
Tel. : 22277
Principal country concerned : Column : Arts and crafts

Not far from the big Wharf and open every day from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm the VANUATU HANDICRAFT MARKET opens its doors this month. 2000m2 of crafts and arts stands and boutiques, this is the largest handicraft market in Vanuatu. You may find Vanuatu handicraft, objects in wood or coco, traditional clothing, coral and shell jewellery, Sculptures, Paintings on canvas or tapa and many more choices of traditional objects. Buying at the HANDICRAFT MARKET, you contribute to the sustainability of the local handicraft and to the many people working for it to survive in the country. More than 200 craftsmen and women and artists are there every day to show their skills. You see mats and baskets being woven in real time, engravings on traditional wood or even taste Kava at a traditional Kava ceremony.

Information / Venue


16th of september SOft Opening free
29th of september Official Opening free
8am to 5 pm




Organizations

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Partners

  • Alliance Française VANUATU
  • PACIFIC ARTS ALLIANCE
  • FURTHER ARTS

With the support of