Melanesian countries need to better cater for their growing young populations, including through establishing youth centres and targeted programs. Prosperity and peace is achieved through embracing ...

Honiara (Agenzia Fides) - Melanesia culture and spirituality, a holistic understanding of human and divine, was a good basis for announcing the Good News of Jesus Christ. In fact only 150 years since ...

The recent reawakening of Melanesian culture and identity is deeply entwined with the movement for West Papuan independence. Like many First Nation peoples around the world, Melanesians had lived as a ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia would attend and participate in the 7th Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival (MACFEST) 2023 in Port Villa, Vanuatu, from July 25 to 30, 2023. This is confirmed by the ...

While Papua New Guinea has been in the news for its continuing political turmoil, the capital Port Moresby and surrounding towns have also been playing host to the Melanesian Festival of Arts and ...

Tattooist Julia Gray comes with a disclaimer: if she slaps you, she's happy. Also, don't be alarmed if she talks to herself and random singing should be expected. Julia Gray is the director and ...

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