Malakula, also spelled Malekula, is the second-largest island in the nation of Vanuatu, formerly the New Hebrides, in Melanesia, a region of the Pacific Ocean. Malakula is separated from the islands of Espiritu Santo and Malo by the Bougainville Strait.

Malakula, volcanic island, the second largest island (781 square miles [2,023 square km]) of Vanuatu, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is 58 miles (94 km) long by 27 miles (44 km) wide and lies about 20 miles (32 km) south of Espiritu Santo, across the Bougainville (Malo) Strait.

Malekula is the most culturally diverse island in Vanuatu. There are over 30 languages spoken around the island. Geographically, it is the second largest island after Santo. Malekula’s Kastom (traditional) culture is diverse and intriguing. You will experience the traditions of the Small Nambas, Big Nambas, and learn of their cannibal past.

Malekula is one of the most culturally diverse islands in Vanuatu, riddled with secret cannibal sites, surrounded by glassy reefs and home to the gentle giant of the sea: the dugong. There are over 30 languages spoken on the small island of Malekula.

Malekula is the second largest island in Vanuatu and one of the most culturally diverse, with over 30 languages spoken. Those who live on Malekula are proud of their history and are excited to share it with any visitors, while also looking to lead a more peaceful way of life.

2023年12月10日 · Welcome to Malakula, a Tropical island in the Coral Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Malakula unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

2025年1月28日 · Malekula, one of its islands, offers a cultural experience unlike any other, with its unique traditions, historical relics, and living tribal culture. This article takes you on a journey through Malekula’s cultural tapestry and beyond, exploring the …

Malekula is linguistically and culturally diverse: 28 languages are spoken, and its a favoured stamping ground for anthropologists. Two of its major cultural groups are the Big Nambas, and Small Nambas, originting from the size of the men's namba (penis sheaths). Tradition & Culture.

2020年5月23日 · Malekula is Vanuatu’s second largest island; it’s jam-packed with rich culture, welcoming people and lush, waterfall-laden rainforests to explore. Stay up to date with all the …

Travel here by walking and hitch hiking is pretty simple and the distances to be covered relatively small. Trucks run from Lakatoro (the main village on Malekula) to Veturah in the north. The south (the dog’s body) is much larger, more rugged and more demanding to travel in.