1. Solomon Islands Culture | Lonely Planet World Guide solomon islands culture. Solomon Islander crafts are important forboth traditional and decorative reasons. Carvings can be found http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/pacific/solomon_islands/culture.htm

home search help worldguide ... Postcards Solomon Islands Culture Solomon Islander crafts are important for both traditional and decorative reasons. Carvings can be found throughout the island group, and can range from ornate ritual bowls in Makira/Ulawa Province to miniature canoe souvenirs in Western Province, Malaita, Ulawa, Santa Ana and Nggela islands. Music is played throughout the Solomons using bamboo pipes in a variety of forms. Pipes are played either in sets or singly as wind-instruments. Hitting lengths of bamboo with a rubber thong produces sounds ranging from a ukulele twang to a double-bass boom. 'Kastom' (custom) is used to refer to traditional beliefs and land ownership. Despite the predominance of devout Christian belief, traditional practice is still followed to a great extent, especially among the 75% of Solomon Islanders living in villages. Dances, songs and stories depicting the past are common. These usually celebrate war, hunting, the natural world or the harvesting of crops. In addition, some islanders believe in various forms of magic. Most common is the belief that after death, a person's spirit lives on for a time in sharks, birds or reptiles. This animal becomes sacred for a time, and tabu (forbidden) to eat. Ancestors, it seems, are particularly fond of returning as sharks.

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dateString = 1112051974; FORBES' #1 ADVENTURE TRAVEL SITE 4 YEARS IN A ROW TIME MAGAZINE TOP 50 Your experts in adventure and experiential travel Keyword Search: Home Trip Finder Destination Guides Join / Sign-in ... Solomon Islands History E-mail this page Solomon Islands Travel Travel and Trips Solomon Islands Overview The Essentials Where to Go ... Health and Vaccinations Monthly Newsletter Sign-up for monthly travel specials Save up to 50% Privacy Statement Solomon Islands History The Solomon Islands were originally settled by immigrants from present-day New Guinea. The first Europeans didn't arrive until 1568, when Spanish explorer Alvaro de Mendana de Neyra went to the area to track down an Incan legend about "islands of gold" 600 leagues west of Peru. Always the promoter, Mendana dubbed the island group "King Solomon's Islands," evoking the image of the gold mines of the ancient king. After finding little gold and suffering a few disastrous encounters with the local people, the Spanish abandoned the chain. The Solomons were left alone for the next 200 years, partially because Mendana had placed the islands east of their actual location - they were effectively lost to the Western World. In 1767, Captain Philip Carteret located the islands again. It was not until 1893, however, that the British declared a protectorate over the central part of the group. They did so mostly to counter German advances in New Guinea. But they were also reacting to appeals from Protestant missionaries: The islands had gained a reputation as a perilous place when islanders, angry at the depradations of slave traders known as "blackbirders," retaliated by cooking and eating interlopers, including missionaries and shipwrecked sailors. As late as 1927, a tax-collecting party led by a British district officer was wiped out by tribesmen. Solomon Islanders remained under British control (with the exception of World War II) until they regained their independence in 1978.

3. SOLOMON ISLANDS SOLOMONISLANDS. TREASURED ISLANDS OF MELANESIA. The Solomon Islands Message Forum. Smiling faces and warm Island hospitality are a feature of diverse solomon islands culture but you also find solomon islands culture and tradition blending in with http://www.janeresture.com/solomons/solomon_islands.htm

S OLOMON I SLANDS TREASURED ISLANDS OF MELANESIA The Solomon Islands Message Forum Smiling faces and warm Island hospitality are a feature of diverse Solomon Islands culture The Solomon Islands Group were probably discovered about 5,000 years ago. The first Europeans to visit the Islands were the Spanish with Alvaro de Mendana naming them the Solomons. He also named the Islands of Santa Isabel, Guadalcanal and San Cristobal. The Solomon Islands Group has an abundance of golden beaches fringed with palm trees, translucent blue waters, spectacular coral reefs and colourful marine life. The Solomons are located south east of Papua New Guinea and only three hours by air from Australia. The islands are covered in tropical rainforest and their steep hilly slopes are interspersed with swift flowing creeks, waterfalls and peaceful lagoons. The people of the Solomons still practise a traditional way of life, preferring to respect the old customs and traditions, maintaining and preserving their beautiful unspoiled environment. Solomon Islands dancers CAPITALS AND MAJOR CENTRES The Solomon Islands are made up of more than 990 islands, which together cover a land mass of 28,000 square kilometres. The main islands are Choiseul, Guadalcanal, Santa Isabel, San Cristobal, Malaita and New Georgia.

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var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "angelfire.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Solomon Islands Ecotourism Welcome Page by Solomons Village Stay info@eco-melanesia.8k.com Follow this page for general information on village-based ecotourism in Solomon Islands or CLICK to go straight to detailed information on: VILLAGE STAYS Nature lodges Hotels, motels, resorts THE SOLOMON ISLANDS The Solomons are only three hours flying time from Australia, yet receive less than 10,000 tourists per year, many of them divers. The country has shied away from mass tourism and sprawling luxury resorts in favour of small-scale ecotourism facilities run by local operators and village communities. Ecotourism in the Solomons focuses on the unspoiled natural environment (both above and below the waterline) and the age-old Island cultures. The Solomon Islanders are a peaceful nation enjoying a low crime rate. (The main precaution visitors need to take is a dose of anti-malaria tablets). The people are mainly Melanesian and number around half a million. Since gaining independence from Britain in 1977, the country has been governed democratically by a Westminster-style parliament with 50 members. Ninety percent of the people still lead subsistence lifestyles in rural villages on the dozen or so larger, mountainous islands. Hundreds of smaller islands lie uninhabited. The capital, Honiara, is a bustling industrial town of some 50,000 residents, and serves as a jumping-off point for travellers venturing out to sample the attractions of the various island provinces. Divers tend to head for the Western Province, where reefs are pristine and plenteous and the sunken remains of WW2 ships and aircraft remain undisturbed in shallow waters. Cultural tourists are well catered for in Malaita, which still has isolated bush villages virtually unchanged since last century. Brides are still paid for with shell money and pigs, and stories of magic men and giants abound.

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7. Solomon Islands Culture And History solomon islands culture and History. solomon islands culture From LonelyPlanet, an overview of the people and culture of the Solomon Islands. http://gohawaii.about.com/od/solomonculture/

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Culture of Solomon Islands Welcome to WorldRover's listing of country history and culture for Solomon Islands. Check out the links below to find more information on the people and history of a country. On the right you can also find flag clip art and maps available for free download. Embassy information is also available for a number of countries around the world, however, please confirm all information. We hope to add additional links regarding the culture of Solomon Islands as they become available. If you have a site or know of a site that should be added, please let us know. Thanks for visiting WorldRover's history, people, and culture site. Solomon Islands Culture and History Books Nations Online - A comprehensive portal to sites in various countries throughout the world. Anthropological Studies Center - A non-profit center at Sonoma State University dedicated to cultural resources management, education, research, and public service. EuroDocs: Western European Primary Historical Documents Ethno-Net Africa - A network for comparative studies, monitoring and evaluation of ethnic conflicts and social transformation in Africa. OrientGate.net

9. Solomon Islands History & Solomon Islands Culture | IExplore Solomon Islands History. The Solomon Islands were originally settled byimmigrants from presentday New Guinea. Solomon Islands Trip Search. http://iexplore.military.com/dmap/Solomon Islands/History

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10. Jane's Solomon Islands Home Page Contains information on each of the provinces of the solomon islands including historical images, culture, history, geography, mythology, people, lifestyle and extensive postcards and picture galleries. http://www.janeresture.com/solhome/index.htm

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11. Tikopia Ethnography of one of the British solomon islands whose culture traditionally subsisted by fishing, collecting, and horticulture. http://lucy.ukc.ac.uk/EthnoAtlas/Hmar/Cult_dir/Culture.7873

Society-TIKOPIA The island of Tikopia is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean at lat. 12 degrees 18 minutes S by long. 168 degrees 48 minutes E. Politically, the island is part of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, which lies within the Melanesian culture area; but culturally and linguistically, Tikopia is actually a Polynesian outlier and should be classified with Western Polynesia. The Tikopian language, Tikopia-Anuta, is part of the Austronesian language family (Voegelin and Voegelin 1974: 2-3). Tikopia is a small, volcanic island, approximately six square miles in size. The climate is hot and humid, with daily temperatures registering around 26.7 degrees C. to 29.4 degrees C. Prevailing wind patterns divide the year into two seasons. From April to September, the trade winds bring frequent cloud cover, rain, and cool temperatures. The monsoon season, from October to March, displays variable weather: hot days and periods of calm are broken by torrential downpours and high winds. Tropical vegetation covers the rugged landforms. The Tikopian population had grown from 1,278 people in 1929 to 1,735 in 1953. They have traditionally subsisted by fishing, collecting, and horticulture. Because of the lack of animals on the island, hunting is not practiced. Marine fauna are the major source of protein in the Tikopia diet and are taken by line or net fishing, frequently from sea-going canoes, or by collecting with nets along the reefs. The bulk of the diet, however, comes from fruits, vegetables and root crops, both wild and cultivated. Fields are opened by slash-and-burn techniques, and cultivation is done with digging sticks. Major crops include taro, breadfruit, yams, manioc, sago, pulaka, coconuts, bananas, and tobacco. In general, men fish, do woodworking, make nets, and clear the fields. Women do most of the collecting and tending of the crops, and also make mats and bark cloth. Both sexes engage in planting and food preparation. With increasing population pressure on the island resources and greater articulation with the outside world, migratory wage work on the Solomon and New Hebrides islands has become an important economic activity, especially for males. The Tikopians are distributed into 21 villages located along the coastline. No particular settlement pattern characterizes these villages, nor are there any village headmen. Village households are most frequently composed of a single nuclear family, but households comprising extended families or nuclear families plus other kin are also common. The village is an important unit in cooperative economic activities. The 21 villages are divided into two major social-geographical districts, named Ravenga and Faea. Relations between villages of the same district are characterized by mutual interest and cooperation for the most part. In contrast, relations between villages of different districts are marked by rivalry and hostility. Village and district distinctions are cross-cut by a system of four principal kin groups, which Firth (1936, 1959) calls "patrilineal clans." The "clans" are further segmented into patrilineages. "Clans" are not localized; each has members in both districts and in many or most of the villages. But nearly every village has a preponderance of households of one "clan," which is the politically and ritually dominant group in that village. Integrated with this system of kin and local groups is a strongly developed status system, which, when expressed in a political form, constitutes a rank structure with chiefs at its apex. Patrilineages are headed by chiefs (maru), who are usually the most senior men in the direct lines of descent from the lineage ancestors. Lineage heads have important political, ritual, and economic functions, but more important are the "clan" chiefs (ariki). Succession to these offices is determined by primogeniture and direct descent from the common "clan" ancestor. Clan chiefs are the traditional political and ritual leaders of the "clan"; they theoretically own all the land, are key figures in production and distribution, and major agents of social control. Each chief has two sets of advisors, one for each ritual and secular affairs. As a result of missionary activities, the Tikopians have become Christianized, and ritual advisors are no longer important. Although the "clans" are hierarchically ranked, the chief of the highest ranked "clan" should be considered as "first among equals," rather than as a true paramount chief. Tikopian marriages are prohibited among relatives of the first degree of relationship according to their classificatory kin reckoning. Neither lineages nor "clans" function as exogamous units. People are divided into two classes, the chiefly class and the commoner class, according to lines of descent. Until recently, there was a preference for intra-class marriages, although this was not rigorously enforced. Polygyny is practiced, but monogamy is the prevalent form of marriage. Despite occasional separations of married couples, the Tikopians have no formal mechanisms for divorce. Delayed age of marriage for males, infanticide, and abortion are among the Tikopian practices that have traditionally functioned to control their population. The aboriginal Tikopian religious system was oriented around rituals for various ancestors and gods, with the aim of obtaining such ends as favorable weather, crop productivity, success in fishing, and the curing of illness. The most important mediators between the Tikopians and the supernaturals were the "clan" chiefs, or ariki. An ariki was thought to derive his religious powers (manu) from the gods, and he served as a priest in important rituals involving joint participation of the Tikopian "clans" as well as the ritual for his own "clan." In addition, each lineage in a "clan" had a ritual elder (matapure or pure matua), appointed by the ariki, who dealt with lineage ritual (Firth 1970). Because of its remote and isolated location, Tikopia had few contacts with outside groups until well into the twentieth century. Tikopians occasionally visited other islands, but these trips were limited by the large distances and great hazards involved in canoe ocean voyages. Contacts by Westerners began sporadically around the beginning of the nineteenth century, but in 1927, when Firth did his initial fieldwork in Tikopia, the indigenous culture was largely intact. The major contact agents were, first, missionaries and, later, labor recruiters. By the 1950s, all the Tikopians had become Christianized, and most of the native ritual practices had ceased. Much of the Tikopian life style has remained intact, but the forces of Westernization have been making inroads throughout the twentieth century. Raymond First is the major authority on Tikopian ethnography, having spent 12 months in 1928-29, ca. 5 months in 1952 and a short time in 1966 on the island. The only study of Tikopia previous to Firth's was made in 1910 by the Reverend W. J. Durrad, based on a stay of 2 months. Culture summary by Robert O. Lagace and Eleanor C. Swanson Firth, Raymond William. We, the Tikopia: a sociological study of kinship in primitive Polynesia. With a preface by Bronislaw Malinowski. London, Allen and Unwin, [1936]. 25, 605 p. illus., maps. Firth, Raymond William. Social change in Tikopia: restudy of a Polynesian community after a generation. London, Allen and Unwin, [1959]. 360 p. illus., maps. Firth, Raymond William. Rank and religion in Tikopia; a study in Polynesian paganism and conversion to Christianity. Boston, Beacon Press, 1970. 424 p. illus., tables. Voegelin, Carl F. Languages of the world: Indo-Pacific fascicle two. By Carl F. Voegelin and Florence M. Voegelin. Anthropological Linguistics, Vol. 6, No. 7, 1974. 7873

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14. Melanesian Mythology - Solomon Islands island of Tabar, which seemed to have been the home of the germinal culture of the Acarved and inlaid figure of a sharkheaded man from the solomon islands. http://www.janeresture.com/melanesia_myths/solomons.htm

MELANESIAN MYTHOLOGY SOLOMON ISLANDS In the Solomon Islands as throughout Melanesia beliefs about origins, not only of men but also of animals, plants, and social customs are frequently linked with certain archetypal themes, one of which is the myth of the ogre-killing child born to an abandoned woman. Over many thousands of years successive waves of predominantly Oceanic negroids and later Austranesians (a Caucasoid and Mongoloid mixture moved out of South-east Asia into New Guinea and the chain of Melanesian archipelago which stretch south to New Caledonia and New Hebrides (Vanuatu) and east to Fiji). Each new group of immigrants either mixed with their predecessors to form hybrid groups or push into the less hospitable regions of mountain, swamp and jungle. The pattern of settlement was one of independent developers of innumerable small communities in relative isolation - a process that was constantly modified by external pressure such as minor migration, warfare, trade and intertribal social gatherings. It is these factors that ensured the continuous diffusion of all sorts of cultural elements including myths. The manner in which certain stock incidents, elements and themes of myths became linked in a kaleidoscopic variety of combinations tempts speculation about the cultural layers they belong to and draws attention to the complexity of the area's cultural history. It is this diffusion that manifests itself in the continuing process that has produced the rich profusion of cultural patterns that characterise Melanesia today.

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To fully enjoy this site please enable javascript in your browser HOME DESTINATIONS TOURISM NEWS MEMBER SERVICES ... Subscribe To The SPTO Newsletter SOLOMON ISLANDS VISITORS BUREAU NEWSLETTER The Tourism Voice in the Treasured Islands of Melanesia Marketing Manager's Column Firstly, I would like to congratulate and commend all Tourism operators for your business efforts and perseverance in the last three years or so although the economic environment was unfavorable. I believe that any tourism operator that survived the impacts of the social unrest has proven their capability to succeed vastly in an improved economic situation. However, working together with all tourism stakeholders and tourism institution is the key to creating a favorable tourism environment for Tourism business success. Secondly, I would like to express on behalf of the Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau our well wishes and best of luck to all tourism operators and stakeholders. The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau aspires to activate its contribution and assistance to improve the tourism industry by taking a leading role in Tourism Marketing, development and advancement. Year 2001 has been a very challenging year for business and organizational success and survival. In particular, the Tourism industry was severely affected by the fact that our country has received bad publicity in overseas tourist markets and travel advises were held strongly against the Solomon Islands.

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Solomon Islands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Solomon Islands are a nation in the South Pacific Ocean , east of Papua New Guinea and is part of the British Commonwealth . It consists of more than 990 islands, which together cover a land mass of 28,000 square kilometres. Solomon Islands (In Detail) Full size National motto : To Lead is to Serve Official language English Capital Honiara ... Governor General Father Sir John Lapli Prime Minister Sir Allan Kemakeza Area Ranked 140th km² ... Ranked 160th 17/km² Independence From the UK July 7 Currency Solomon Islands dollar ... Internet TLD .SB Calling Code Table of contents 1 History 2 Politics 3 Provinces 4 Geography ... edit History Main article: History of the Solomon Islands The United Kingdom established a protectorate over Solomon Islands in the 1890s. Some of the bitterest fighting of World War II occurred on these islands. Self-government was achieved in and independence was granted on July 7 . Current issues include corruption, land realtions, government deficits, deforestation , and malaria control. Continuing civil unrest led to an almost complete breakdown in normal activity: civil servants remained unpaid for months at a time, and cabinet meetings had to be held in secret to prevent local

18. Culture Ancestors, it seems, are particularly fond of returning as sharks. Villagelife in the solomon islands is home to a great many tabus (taboos). http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/solomon_islands/about_destin/culture.asp

About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News member of Solomon Islands Culture Solomon Islander crafts are important for both traditional and decorative reasons. Carvings can be found throughout the island group, and can range from ornate ritual bowls in Makira/Ulawa Province to miniature canoe souvenirs in Western Province, Malaita, Ulawa, Santa Ana and Nggela islands. Music is played throughout the Solomons using bamboo pipes in a variety of forms. Pipes are played either in sets or singly as wind-instruments. Hitting lengths of bamboo with a rubber thong produces sounds ranging from a ukulele twang to a double-bass boom. 'Kastom' (custom) is used to refer to traditional beliefs and land ownership. Despite the predominance of devout Christian belief, traditional practice is still followed to a great extent, especially among the 75% of Solomon Islanders living in villages. Dances, songs and stories depicting the past are common. These usually celebrate war, hunting, the natural world or the harvesting of crops. In addition, some islanders believe in various forms of magic. Most common is the belief that after death, a person's spirit lives on for a time in sharks, birds or reptiles. This animal becomes sacred for a time, and tabu (forbidden) to eat. Ancestors, it seems, are particularly fond of returning as sharks.

19. 1Up Travel : Solomon Islands - History And Culture Of Solomon Islands. Seek historical and cultural facts on solomon islands. 1Up Travel A TravelPortal with a Difference . solomon islands History and culture. http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/solomon-islands/history-cu

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20. 1Up Travel > Solomon Islands > Travel & Tourism | Tourist Guide To Solomon Islan solomon islands. History of solomon islands Presents a detailed historicalbackground and culture of solomon islands. Life People http://www.1uptravel.com/international/oceaniapacific/solomon-islands/

Flags Maps Sightseeing Travel Warnings ... National Parks More Categories Introduction Topography Local Life Local Cuisine Local Holidays Festivals-Events Embassies Administration News Stand Worth a See !! Sight Seeing Maps Flags Shopping Eating Out Recreation Travel Essentials Country Facts Geography People Government Economy Communications Transportation Military Airline Tickets Car Rentals Cruises Hotels ... Vacations You are here 1Up Travel Countries of the World Solomon Islands ADVERTISEMENT Country At a Glance Introduction Topography Life Cuisine ... Newstand Worth a Visit !! Cities Attractions Shopping Eating Out ... Travel Links Country Facts Introduction Geography People Government ... Transnational issues Related Solomon Islands Guide Solomon Islands Maps Solomon Islands Flag More Solomon Islands Flags ... Featured in Beachcomber Community Guides Solomon Islands Introduction In 1893, Britain made the southern Solomon Islands a protectorate. Other islands were added to the group, including some ceded to Britain by Germany. The Solomon Islands were occupied by the Japanese during World War II. Following the war, internal self-government was established in 1976, and independence from the UK came two years later. Current issues include government deficits, deforestation, and malaria control.

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