Calendar of Events 2008

January
1st » New Year - Public Holiday

February
14th » Telecom Volcano Run 2008. For more information, contact Joe on (678) 26685 Email trade@tourism.vu
15th » John Frum (Cargo Cult) Day - Tanna Island
21st » In Memory of Father of Independence (Father Walter Lini Day), Public Holiday

March
5th » Custom Chiefs Day - Government departments, business houses, schools, and banks closed. Public Holiday
21st-24th » Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Easter Monday. Public Holiday.
Date TBA » Puss in Boats ladies fishing competition. For more information, phone (678) 41414, Email fishinginfo@pvgfc.com, Web www.pvgfc.com

April
1st »

Vanuatu Marlin Classic. Entry due date. For more information, phone (678) 27 485, email admin@vanuatumarlinclassic.com,   www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com

DTBA » Vanuatu Game Fishing – Tusker 6KG Easter Challenge , phone (678) 41 414, email fishinginfo@pvgfc.com, web www.pvgfc.com
5, 12, 19, 26  » All Saturdays Nagol/Pentecost Land Diving

May
1st » Labour Day - Public Holiday
17th » Ascension Day - Public Holiday
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 » All Saturdays: Nagol/Pentecost Land Diving.
DTBA » Sea & Sea Underwater Photography. Contact Margaret Green. Mobile (678) 52944 or events@hideaway.com.vu

June
8th-14th » Vanuatu Marlin Classic. Competition Fishing Days & Awards Dinner (14th), phone (678) 27 485, email admin@vanuatuclassic.com, web www.vanuatumarlinclassic.com
7th-10th » Vanuatu Ocean Swim –  Port Vila (7th) and Espiritu Santo (10th), phone (678) 22 68. Click here to enquire or email Joe via trade@tourism.vu
7, 14, 21, 28 » Every Saturday:Nagol / Pentecost Land Dive
21st »

Fete de la Musique. Port Vila, Tanna & Espiritu Santo. Contact: Aliance Française. Tel: (678) 22947  Fax: (678) 26700. Email: alliafra@vanuatu.com.vu     


July
DTBA » Kiwanis Race Week  
DTBA » Custom Economy Exhibition (French Embassy Exhibition Centre), contact Vanuatu Cultural Centre,phone (678) 22 129, email vks@vanuatu.com.vu
DTBA » Kiwanis Race Day.  Opposite Ranche de la Colle. Visit http://kiwanis.org.vu . Contact wpechan@vanuatu.com.vu  Tel (678) 22383
24th » Childrens Day - Public Holiday
DTBA »

Fanla Arts Festival , Ambrym Island. Rom Dance performance, grade taking ceremonies, magic shows and a delicious island feast. Contact Isaiah Bong on (+678) 48405/ 48710 .

26th » Telecom Vanuatu Round Island Relay
Contact: Joe Iautu, Vanuatu Tourism Office. Tel: (678) 22685/ 22515. Email: trade@tourism.vu
DTBA » Mini Arts Festival , Sameou Village, South East Ambrym.
DTBA » Vanuatu Game Fishing - 3 Species Challenge, phone (678), phone (678) 41 414, email fishinginfo@pvgfc.com, web www.pvgfc.com
30th » Independence Day - Public Holiday

August
5th-11th » Vanuatu Golf  Open. Contact Peter Clea (678) 22084.
20th-22nd » Back to My Roots north Ambrym Mini Arts Festival , Olal. Contact Napong on (678) 48585. French speakers call Chief Joshua on (678) 48631.
DTBA » Vanuatu Agriculture Show. Contact John Aruhuri. Tel: (678)  27543, fax: (678) 27542, e-mail: vancci@vanuatu.com.vu
15th » Assumption Day - Public Holiday
DTBA Tok Tok Vanuatu 2008. Phone the Vanuatu Tourism Office for more information on (678) 22685 / 22515. Email mktmgr@tourism.vu  
30th » La Piste Bleu - Port Vila. For further enquiries, contact the Unelco on tel: (678) 22211  Fax: (678) 25011. Email: unelco@unelco.com.vu

September
1st Twin Water Festival, Vanualava. Telephone the Torba Tourism Office, on ph/fax (678) 38 550 for further enquiries.
DTBA Vanuatu Game Fishing - Dogtooth competition, phone (678) 41 414, email fishinginfo@pvgfc.com, web www.pvgfc.com
DTBA Gaua Arts Festival. Telephone (678) 38 405 or Vila Cultural Centre (678) 22 129 for more information. Email vks@vanuatu.com.vu

October
5th » Constitution Day - Public Holiday
9th - 12th » Fest’Napuan Music Festival . Email ralph.regenvanu@vanuatuculture.org, web www.furtherarts.org

November
DTBA » Culture Day - Culture Center
Contact: Ralf Reganvanu. Tel: (678) 22129  Fax: (678) 26590. Email:
vks@vanuatu.com.vu
DTBA » Vanuatu Game Fishing - Tusker Bill Fish Classic, phone (678) 41 414, email fishinginfo@pvgfc.com, web www.pvgfc.com
29th » Unity Day Nation Wide

December
25th » Christmas Day - Public Holiday
26th » Family Day Nation Wide - Public Holiday

Note that all dates are correct at the time of publication, but may be subject to change. Please contact the Vanuatu Tourism Office to verify dates before making travel plans on (678) 22685 or (678) 22813. Email tourism@vanuatu.com.vu  


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