The Melanesian Dancers of Moni

15 Jun-2000

Dance troop in Moni

Moni is the closest village to Keli Mutu. We spent the afternoon here watching the local dance troup. These people are a mixture of Malay and Melanesian - their language sounds Melanesian; they began by saying "Bula Keli Mutu" - Bula is a Melanesian word meaning greetings or welcome (like "Bula-Bula" in Fijian)

Children



The band



Lead percussionist



Native dress



Swords



Choir girls



Stern



Watching children




Hopscotch dancing




Team Justin participates



Old Ladies



Fountain in Moni



Our host



Our hostess



With Frank



With Me



Bob Marley menu



Drying Rice