VANUATU CULTURAL CENTRE
Preserve, Promote and Protect, Cultural Heritage
Welcome!
“Welcome to the Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta website. I hope that this site will be of use to you.
The Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta (VKS) is a statutory body that is mandated to provide the necessary services for the preservation, protection and development/promotion of important aspects of Vanuatu’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.
It is tasked to collect, store and disseminate information (tangible and intangible) about Vanuatu’s cultural heritage to ensure that our rich and diverse cultural heritage is retained for posterity.
Since its inception, the Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta has play a major role in the recording and documentation of cultural and historical events and oral traditions, the collection of valuable oral traditions and traditional knowledge and artefacts, the surveying of cultural and historical sites and the discovery of significant archaeological sites.
The Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta’s primary objective is to ensure that Vanuatu’s cultural heritage is preserved and protected to ensure a better, peaceful and respectful atmosphere for the citizens of Vanuatu.”
Director
Richard Shing
Museum Shop
Looking for exclusive gifts, tshirt design,carving, souvenirs, posters or books. Vanuatu Museum shop and online store offer a wide selection of products. The museum shop is located in the entrance hall of the museum. Museum shop are used to further develop the museum’s collection.
Vanuatu Pandanus Church Basket
The pandanus plant (Pandanus tectorius) is native to Vanuatu and provides fibrous leaves that are good for weaving.
Ambrym Tamtam
Get yourself Ambrym tamtam, the distinctive shape of these Ambrym drums has made them iconic of Vanuatu as a whole.
Lapita Pottery clay
Lapita pottery clay was a part of the Vanuatu culture originally. Take a piece of Vanuatu back with you.
Vanuatu tropical Sea Canoe
Building a large sailing canoe can take more than a year. It can only begin if the right trees have been planted and are ready to use.
Cultures on the Edge
Cultures on the Edge
Guiart shows here how the people of South Central Vanuatu, from the islands of Epi to Efate, are the real ancestors of the Western Polynesians.
Kwarisusu
Kwarisusu
A Coloring custom story book from Ambae Island in the PENAMA Province in Vanuatu. The story is written in English, French and Bislama.
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2023
Manage the affairs and administration of the National Film,Sound, and Photo unit
Ambong Thompson
National Film, Sound, Photo unit - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
Manages Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta finance and accounting team providing local support, transaction processing and reporting.
Phone: 22129/7353018
Mail: lreuben@vanuatu.gov.vu
Lilian Reuben
Assistant Finance Officer - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
Vanuatu National Heritage Register Manager
Edson Willie
Vanuatu National Heritage Register Manager - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
To Preserve, Protect, Promote and Instil/Inspire Pride towards the Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Vanuatu.
Amynio R.S David
Coordinator Program and planing Vanuatu indigenous Land Defense Desk - Vanuatu kaljoral Senta
Reception duties, being the first point of contact with customers and colleagues and ensuring reception is run in a professional manner.
Henlyn Mala
Office Manager - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
Assist the Vanuatu Cultural Centre by generating additional funds. And develop opportunities for the VKS to increase its revenue from commercial activities.
22129/ 7359850/ tfnagof@vanuatu.gov.vu
Thomas Nagof
Marketing Manager - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
Ensure the protection, preservation and adequate promotion of women’s kastom, kalja and tradition.
Evelyne Bulegih
Coordinator for Woman Culture & Field Worker Program - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
Manage the Preservation of Cultural Artefacts and upkeep of VNCC premises
Kaitip kami
Curator - Vanuatu Kaljoral Senta
National Arts Festival Photo Gallery 2019
Enjoy Vanuatu National Arts Festival Photo Archive from each day of the festival.
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