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Area : 7172  sq.mi - Population 245580 hab.
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Culture and traditions New Caledonia

 Traditions and customs

When visiting a tribe, do not forget to adhere to the local customs. This means offering a small gift to the tribe chief as a sign of respect. You can take a sarong, cigarettes or even a bank note. You must also respect the prohibition to venture onto some pathways as they lead to sacred places.

 To read, see, listen

guide New Caledonia - Lonely Planet Regional Guides.
books 'A Voyage Round the World' by Georg Forster.
'The Kanaks of New Caledonia' by Ingrid A. Kircher.
movies 'The Big Blue' and 'Atlantis' by Luc Besson.
music 'Ye Ode' by Tube Thena. Tube Thena is a band made up of Maré's main artists. This album is a collective piece of music, uniting ten bands and eleven titles, it tackles everyday life subjects as well as political or religious.
'Voyage sur les îles' by We Ce Ca. Tim & We Ce Ca's third album, We Ce Ca being Tim's group of dancers. This 'Pacific' sounding album echoes the cultural diversity of Oceania.
Kaneka Beat 2003. Compilation of 2003's best bands, with Kadely, Bernard Uedre, Vanessa Quai from Vanuatu, Dick Buama (Gurejele), Edou, Ok Ryos!, Akel from the band Nodeak, Tim Sameke and We Ce Ca amongst others.