Pepeyo Cultural Village
Where: Teouma, Port Vila.
A village experience with local guides sharing stories of history, customs and knowledge passed between generations.
✓ Visited on: Blue Express Local Culture & Day Tours
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Culture and everyday life on Efate
Vanuatu is one of the world’s most culturally diverse countries and Efate gives you easy ways to meet it: a village visit, a market morning, a museum and an evening kava.
Ekasup Cultural Village
Where: Efate.
See traditional fishing and hunting skills, ancestral dances and sand storytelling.
Roi Mata’s Domain
Where: North Efate, including Lelepa Island and nearby sites.
A UNESCO World Heritage site recognised for the story of Chief Roi Mata, the great chief remembered across the area. Ask Blue Express about visiting arrangements; some sites are on customary land.
Vanuatu Cultural Centre & National Museum
Where: Port Vila.
The place to understand Vanuatu’s many languages, kastom and traditions. Check opening days before you go.
Port Vila Municipal Market
Where: Port Vila waterfront.
Fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, laplap (the national dish) and handicrafts, sold by growers and families. A great place to see daily life.
Port Vila Handicraft Market
Where: Port Vila waterfront, a short walk from the produce market.
An indoor market selling Vanuatu-made baskets, carvings, weaving and jewellery, much of it made by vendors from the outer islands. Closed on Sundays.
Tanna Coffee Factory
Where: Efate.
See how Vanuatu coffee is roasted and taste it on the spot.
✓ Visited on: Blue Express Day Tours #2 and #3
Duty-free and local shopping
Where: Port Vila town.
Duty-free stores and handicraft stalls make an easy final stop on a day tour.
✓ Visited on: Blue Express Day Tours #1, #3 and #4
Kava and the nakamal
Where: Across Port Vila, usually in the evening.
Kava is the traditional drink of Vanuatu and the nakamal is the traditional gathering place. Visitors are welcome at many; ask a local guide how to join in respectfully.
Fire shows
Where: Port Vila (a weekly Friday show at one beach bar; some hotels host others).
Fire dancing and acrobatics, an easy evening out.
Good to know: Village and site visits are on customary land: go with a local guide, ask before taking photos and dress modestly. Opening days and fees change, so confirm with Blue Express.
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Taste local life too
Pair a culture day with somewhere that cooks with local produce.