Maritime Missions

Vanuatu

2007 Calendar of Events

This Calendar of Events is provided courtesy of the Vanuatu Tourism Office.
Dates and information are subject to change without notice. Visitors are advised to confirm information with Vanuatu Tourism Office or others as listed. Vanuatu National Tourism Office P.O. Box 209, Ground floor, Pilioko House, Main Street, Port Vila, Vanuatu Ph: (678) 22685 Fax: (678) 23889
Web: http://www.vanuatutourism.com Email: tourism@vanuatu.com.vu

JANUARY

FEBRUARY

15th John Frum (Cargo Cult) Day - Tanna Island
21st Father Lini Day - Public Holiday

MARCH

5th Custom Chiefs Day - Public Holiday

APRIL

1st Vanuatu Marlin Classic Entry Due date. For Conditions, Rules & Prizes visit www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com. Contact Troy Neel.
6th Good Friday - Public Holiday
7th - 8th: Vanuatu Game Fishing – Tusker 6KG Easter Challenge. Contact: Greg Pechan. Tel: (678) 25597 Fax: (678) 23841 Email: pechan@vanuatu.com.vu
8th Easter Sunday
9th Easter Monday - Public Holiday
All Saturdays: Nagol/Pentecost Land Diving.

MAY

1st Labour Day - Public Holiday
7th - 15th: Honiara and Lugunville Sister City Exchange
17th Ascension Day - Public Holiday
DTBA : Sea & Sea Underwater Photography. Contact Margaret Green. Mobile (678) 52944 or events@hideaway.com.vu
23rd Vanuatu Marlin Classic – Observers Briefing. Visit www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com
24th Vanuatu Marlin Classic – Briefing and Registration. Visit www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com
25th Vanuatu Marlin Classic – Culcutta and Sponsor night. Visit www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com
26th - 1st June: Vanuatu Marlin Classsic Competition Fishing Days. For Conditions, rules & prizes visit www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com. Contact Troy Neel.
All Saturdays: Nagol/Pentecost Land Diving.

JUNE

1st Vanuatu Marlin Classic – Awards Dinner & Ball
16th Vanuatu Ocean Swim 2006 - Contact: Joe Iautu, Tourism Office. Tel: (678) 22685/ 22515 Fax: (678) 23889. Email: trade@tourism.vu
19th Espiritu Santo Swim 2006. Contact Joe Iatu: trade@tourism.vu
DTBA - Auckland/Port Vila Yacht Race.
21st Fete de la Musique - Port Vila,Tanna & Espiritu Santo. Contact: Aliance Française. Tel: (678) 22947 Fax: (678) 26700. Email: alliafra@vanuatu.com.vu
Every Saturday:Nagol / Pentecost Land Dive

JULY

DTBA » Kiwanis Race week ball
DTBA » Kiwanis Race Week Calcutta
DTBA » Kiwanis Race Day. Opposite Ranche de la Colle. Visit http://kiwanis.org.vu . Contact wpechan@vanuatu.com.vu Tel (678) 22383
19th - 20th: Fanla Arts Festival , Ambrym Island. Rom Dance performance, grade taking ceremonies, magic shows and a delicious island feast. Contact Isaiah Bong on (+678) 48405/ 48710 .
24th Children's Day - Public Holiday
28th Telecom Vanuatu Round Island Relay. Contact: Joe Iautu, Vanuatu Tourism Office. Tel: (678) 22685/ 22515. Email: trade@tourism.vu
29th Vanuatu game Fishing - 3 Species Challenge - Sponsored by Nautilus Fishing & Watersports.
30th Independence Day - Public Holiday

AUGUST

8th - 12th: Vanuatu Golf Open. Contact Peter Clea (678) 22084.
DTBA: Back to My Roots North Ambrym Mini Arts Festival , Olal. Contact Napong on (678) 48585. French speakers call Chief Joshua on (678) 48631.
DTBA: Vanuatu Agriculture Show. Contact John Aruhuri. Tel: (678) 27543, fax: (678) 27542, e-mail: vancci@vanuatu.com.vu
15th Assumption Day - Public Holiday
25th La Piste Bleu - Port Vila Contact: Alice Willie. Tel: (678) 22211 Fax: (678) 25011. Email: unelco@unelco.com.vu

SEPTEMBER

1st Vanualava Cultural Festival. West Vanualava, Banks Islands. Contact: John Ware, Torba Tourism Office. Tel/Fax: (678) 38550. Email: jeware_03@yahoo.com
8th Vanuatu Game Fishing: Doing a Doggie in the Dark – dogtooth competition

OCTOBER

5th Constitution Day -Public holiday
DTBA: Fest Napuan Music Festival 2006 . More on www.furtherarts.org. Email: ralph.regenvanu@vanuatuculture.org
DTBA: Tok Tok Vanuatu 2006. Phone John on (678) 22685.

NOVEMBER

DTBA: Culture Day - Culture Center Contact: Ralf Reganvanu. Tel: (678) 22129 Fax: (678) 26590. Email: vks@vanuatu.com.vu
10th - 11th: Vanuatu Game Fishing - Tusker Bill Fish Classic. Visit http://www.pvgfc.com/tournaments.html
29th Unity Day nationwide

DECEMBER

25th Christmas Day - public holiday
26th Family Day nationwide - Public holiday