Pacific Pulse - Episode 38
1,452 views · Published 10 December 2009 · 9:55 · Indexed 19 October 2026
Channel: ABC Australia · 2009 · Entertainment
In this episode of Pacific Pulse, Bernadette Nunn joins the Australian archaeologists working with Vanuatu's National Museum to reveal new insights into the lives of the first people to make Vanuatu their home. They're working on a dig not far from the capital, Port Vila, that's uncovered the oldest cemetery found anywhere in the Pacific to date. Clement Paligaru meets a Tongan made who's a role model for Australian youth. Alex Tui made his name as a world champion kick boxer and now inspires others in sport at a Sydney gym that's famous for training indigenous Australian champions. And an example of the rich cultural traditions and diversity of Papua New Guinea with dance from New Ireland province, on stage at the four yearly celebration of indigenous culture, the Festival of Pacific Arts. http://australianetwork.com/pacificpulse/
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