N°117 FREE 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011

Bay of the tortoises, Lifou

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE! TONTOUTA: ON TRACK FOR A LaL Foa, an hour’s drived from Noumea, WORLD-CLASS AIRPORT is celebrating the town’s 6th Water Festival.

The Water Festival begins on Monday 2 May and will run for a week. Kids and adults alike will be enchanted by the festive exhibitions and attractions (particularly the big live music event scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Socio-Cultural Centre). The Festival will end in style on Saturday 7 May with an extravaganza of kayaking trails, a game fishing competition and introductory paraglider flights... La Foa’s central square will be the venue for a lively bumper market overflowing with fresh local produce and the day will also feature an exhilarating morning’s entertainment with well-known samba band “La Banda Momo”, who will also take part in the sports and water-themed parade. This will be followed by the launching of an outrigger river canoe built on the spot, shows featuring giant puppets, a concert starring “Les Poules Sultanes” Tontouta International hall. A first bank of 13 unveiling during 2011 will of the check-in area which, and traditional dances performed by “La Foamako” Airport is undergoing a check-in desks for outgoing be quite frankly spectacular! on completion, will boast and “Mauga Uta”. Don’t miss the fun! complete makeover to passengers is now in service, This year should see the 24 check-in desks! The keep pace with growth making check-in procedures commissioning of a plate- new-look Tontouta Airport Water Festival, La Foa, Mon. 2 to Sat. 7 May. in airport traffic. The faster and more convenient. glass walkway running right will also have the ground Tel 41 69 11 or 44 33 01 new complex already And facilities include a across the new arrivals hall. capacity to accommodate looks pretty impressive. central island housing the Thanks to the walkway, 5 aircraft instead of 3, as at information desk, the Aircalin welcome parties waiting in present. By the end of the PILOU & BOUGNA For a few years now, New and Air Austral ticket sales the hall will be able to wave next year, New Caledonia Caledonia’s need for a desks, the postal agency, to incoming passengers long will be able to boast airport And here comes number three! The larger, more functional and the shop selling flowery before they are processed infrastructure facilities as third Passion Wednesday (4 May) generally more prestigious welcome garlands and through landing procedures. good as the very best on is about to hit Anse Vata beachside, airport has become more... The area at the The opening of a section of offer in Australia or New with the spotlight this time on Pilou increasingly pressing. The heart of the island is a the new panoramic boarding Zealand. & Bougna. The program includes work begun three years ago sumptuous indoor garden lounge is also scheduled for two hours of attractions inspired by has recently reached a key planted with sweet-scented 2011. And finally, before the the traditional Kanak Pilou dance stage, with final delivery of local plants and flowers and end of the year, work will Tontouta Airport and the opportunity to treat your the spacious and sparkling equipped with rest areas for start on the second section Tel 36 67 18 tastebuds to the legendary and new arrivals hall, designed to passengers with reduced delicious Bougna, undisputed star optimise passenger comfort. mobility. of Kanak cuisine (a Melanesian CONTENTS speciality stew steamed for hours So much space! Work goes on Where to stay The nature spot to draw out the flavours). You can be sure of a really cheerful Paradise all inclusive p. 2 Enchanted cliffs p. 4 and relaxed atmosphere under the Anse Vata lagoon side farés. Travellers using the airport But the extensive renovation will henceforth be able and modernisation work Feel Good Fresh Air Anse Vata Farés, 5 to 7 p.m. to enjoy all the facilities of is not yet complete. In fact, Purify your senses p. 4 Take the high road p. 6 Tel 05 75 80 (toll-free phone) a vast and airy 3,200 m2 the changes scheduled for HOT PICKS 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011 - PAGE 2

PARADISE - Clubbing ALL-INCLUSIVE!

You can be sure of an idyllic stay at the Malabou Beach, located at Poum in the North West of the Main Island.

You’ll never forgive yourself if you miss out DANCE, MOVE, SHAKE! on the new all-inclusive package on offer at the With its central location at Le Flex, with a regular Malabou Beach hotel, Where to Stay on Place des Cocotiers, open mic night featuring located in heavenly Le Flex is the trendiest professional musicians on and deliciously remote spot to hang out in Tuesday evenings, electro surroundings. With a 30% getaway break! Relax on the and kayaks, so there are lots of the bare landscapes. downtown Noumea. evenings on Wednesdays discount for 2 people, the terrace of your bungalow of fun leisure activities on A remote and magic land & Fridays and live gigs on all-inclusive package is to overlooking the beach and offer. well worth a visit! Looking for a place to Thursday and Saturday die for! drink in the breathtaking Feeling adventurous? Join an spend a relaxing evening evenings. Upstairs at the Breakfast, lunch, evening view over the lagoon and excursion exploring the wild with friends? You couldn’t Muzz Bar, the atmosphere buffet, drinks, overnight Néhoué Bay. The all-in deal beauties of New Caledonia’s do better than Le Flex! is hot, hot, hot with a French accommodation and also includes free access to far north, sample the heady Hotel Malabou Beach, Savour the evening cool Caribbean DJ mixing up a leisure activities... in the hotel’s tennis courts, golf delights of scuba diving and Baie de Néhoué, Poum and the speciality tapas storm on the turntables. short, the ultimate dream practice facility, billiards table revel in the windswept glory Tel 47 60 60 and bruschettas on the More good news... from outdoor patio. Or perhaps June onwards, Le Flex will you’d prefer to be indoors? be open at lunchtime too! A NEW FINGER FOOD PARADISE No worries... just head Where better to enjoy a for venue’s second bar in relaxing lunch? So what is La Taverne And in the evening, the a closed area under the d’Ali Tapas? An eatery atmosphere is pure Evviva Muzz Bar. The bar is really with a great laid-back l’España! spacious so it’s also the Le Flex, 37 rue Jean atmosphere, perfect The “apéro tapas” selection perfect place to hold works Jaurès, Downtown. for lunch, dinner or offers a perfect start to your committee or birthday Tues. & Weds. 5 p.m. a relaxing drink. It’s evening. cocktail parties... give them to midnight and Thurs. Noumea’s latest and a ring and make it a date! to Sat. 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. coolest “place to be Relax with friends or family And there’s great live music Tel 27 79 30 seen at”. and exchange all the latest gossip as you savour the Contemporary designer delicious prawns with decor and tableware in vi- mozzarella or spicy cod brantly warm shades with a accras and enjoy a drink Wining & Dining Spanish touch, seating for (there will soon be thirty a hundred guests... You’re different beers to sample). going to love it! La Taverne d’Ali Tapas also La Taverne d’Ali Tapas, La Taverne d’Ali Tapas The menu changes every offers an elegantly and 3 rue Michel Ange, offers a classic lunchtime two months and the tastefully decorated private Motor Pool. menu. Here’s a tip: make restaurant’s young and room ideal as a venue for Tues. to Sat. 11.30 a.m. sure you try the tuna inventive chef Samuel receptions. to 2.30 p.m. and tartare, one of the house Machon uses only the 6 to 11.30 p.m. Shopping specialities. highest quality ingredients. Tel 23 78 23

SHAMO WEAR: ULTIMATE Focus On DESIGNER FASHION!

Inspired by their impeccable success of love of fashion, each design. talented young New Morane and Héloïse Caledonian fashion constantly explore new designers Morane ideas, working together and Héloïse have to create a style they created a range define as “drawn from of subtly elegant the spirit of the times, and contemporary illuminated by the past, clothes. guided by the present and inspired by the While Morane is a future”, blending art, musician and Héloïse fashion, life and music: a graphic artist, both their slogan is “Art WETLANDS FOR EVER! share the same passion fashion & Music life”. for fashion and adore The “X factor” that A number of wetlands chronically wet and of guided tour offering for all three guided designing collections makes their collection discovery days have predominantly dry different ways of exploring tours: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. of clothes, shoes and really magic is that their been organised as environments: reefs, the wetlands: a foot trail and 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. accessories. They have designs can be worn part of International estuaries, mangroves, through the “Locomobile” Participants in the foot put their shared talents by everyone, on every Year of Forests lakes, forests... To help wetlands area upstream and mountain bike trails and creative passion to occasion, including initiatives. The preserve these soggy from the Rivière Blanche must be aged 12 and good use, showcasing some of their more chosen destination wonderlands, the Parc valley, a mountain bike trail over and the kayaking their own designs at their “far-out” accessories. for Sunday 8 May Provincial de la Rivière exploring the wetlands area trail is open to children shop “Shamo”, open is the fascinating Bleue and the members of of the “Mois de Mai” forest aged 8 and over. since October 2009. Shamo Shop, Rivière Blanche Endemia Association invite and a kayak trail exploring Their emphasis on line, Galerie Moana Center, wetlands area. you to explore three Rivière the wetlands area along cut and choice of the Latin Quarter. Blanche wetlands areas the lower Rivière Blanche. Advance booking perfect fabric is the key Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. Wetlands are transi- on Sunday 8 May. Take There will be a morning required, Aventure to the innovative and to 6 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. tional zones between your pick of three types and afternoon departure Pulsion, Tel 26 27 48 WHAT’S UP? 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011 - PAGE 3

Noumea Walkabout show his exhibition of sculptures SAT. 30 APRIL TUES. 3 & 10 MAY Dining Explore the myth of human entitled “Grandeur nature Music Dining Polynesian buffet and live creation, accompanied by et petits hommes” (Life-size An evening of jazz and rock Buffet dinner and show of entertainment with local band the drums and songs of the and little men). His work plays with the Stéphane Fernandez magic and conjuring tricks Amalgam. Le Colonaire, We Ce Ca dance company, on and explores differences Trio. performed by Pierre-Lou, Le Surf*, from 7 p.m. in the unique plant world in scale between various Lobby Bar, Le Méridien*, with piano accompaniment of the Kanak Path. elements and the relationship from 6.30 p.m. throughout the evening. Music Tjibaou Cultural Centre*, between mankind and nature. Le Sextant, Le Méridien*, Come and sway to the beat Tues. & Thurs. 2.30 to 4 p.m. Art Centre* & Maison Célières* Dining from 8 p.m. (rock, salsa, biguine). Advance booking required. Asian buffet and live Le Faré, Le Méridien*, TILL 26 JUNE entertainment with DJ Chico. WEDS. 4 & 11 MAY from 9 p.m. Heritage Exhibition Le Colonaire, Le Surf*, Aperitif ADDRESS BOOK Guided tours of historic “Regarde-moi” (Look at me), from 7 p.m. Cocktail world tour FRI. 6 TO SUN. 8 MAY penitentiary buildings exhibition of photographs Art Café*, from 6.30 p.m. Theatre Aquarium at Nouville. Weds. & Sat. from the Kanak and Oceanian Dining “Premier amour” (First Love), 61 promenade Roger Laroque, at 2 p.m. Tel 26 48 13 Contemporary Arts Fund Buffet and live entertainment WEDS. 4 TO TUES. play drawn from a short story Anse Vata. Tues. to Sun. highlighting the key role of with “Passionnément Strass” 17 MAY by the great Samuel Becket, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel 26 27 31 Books & papers in English image and images in modern cabaret show: a sparkling performed by theatre company The Bernheim library* offers society. Exhibition Art Centre evocation of glitzy Parisian “Show devant”. Moving, funny visitors a selection of English- Central walkway, Tjibaou nightlife from the 50s to and insightful. 6 Boulevard extérieur, language papers, reviews and Cultural Centre* the 70s. Théâtre de l’Île*, Fri. 8 p.m. Downtown. Tel 25 06 50 works of literature. Le Sextant, Le Méridien*, Sat. & Sun. 6 p.m. Best Western TILL JULY from 8 p.m. La Promenade**** Nautical aperitif Exhibition SAT. 7 MAY 109 promenade Roger Laroque, Jump on board for a festive Exhibition SAT. 30 APRIL & 7 MAY Music Anse Vata. Tel 24 46 00 aperitif and bask in the rays modelled Dining Sunny Side in concert (swing, of the setting sun. on a police Dinner and show (drag queen, be-bop, Brazilian sounds...) Bernheim Library Manta Boat, port Moselle. investigation juggler, fl amenco dancer) Lobby Bar, Le Méridien*, 41 avenue du Maréchal Foch, Departures at 6, 8 and 10 p.m. into Le Gibus*, from 7 p.m. Works by 6 photographers from 6.30 p.m. Downtown. Advance booking required, “parasites” focusing on work and offi ce Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 1 to 5.30 p.m. Tel 76 83 03 at the Dining relations in New Caledonia. Dining Wed. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. aquarium*. Lunchtime and evening “eat Galerie Dancel, 10 rue d’Ypres, Asian buffet and live & Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. TILL 13 MAY Come and your fi ll” sushi buffet. Downtown. entertainment with DJ Chico. Tel 24 20 90 Exhibition join in the Le Parc, Nouvata Parc* Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Le Colonaire, Le Surf*, investigation Botanical and Wildlife Park Photographer David Becker From midday & from 7 p.m. Tel 27 50 11 from 7 p.m. presents an exhibition focusing to track Route T. de Laubarède, Portes on the traditional lifestyle down the de Fer. Tues. to Sun. 10.15 a.m. SUN. 1 MAY THURS. 5 & 12 MAY Dining of the Vanuatu archipelago. guilty party! to 5.45 p.m. Tel 27 89 51 Move It Dining Seafood buffet and special Nouville Library, Nouville Discovery day at La Gourmette “Eat your fi ll” prawns evening 70s & 80s nostalgia show with university campus. TILL 28 AUGUST Le Surf*** stables and riding club. La Terrasse, Best Western deejay compere Mon. to Fri. 7.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. 55 promenade Roger Laroque, Exhibition Feeding the horses, La Promenade*, from 7 p.m. Le Sextant, Le Méridien*, & Sat. 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Anse Vata. Tel 28 05 05 Ko Névâ exhibition (Spirit of the jump competition, show, from 8 p.m. Tel 29 02 90 Land) promoting contemporary jump demonstration and Dining Le Méridien***** artworks by emerging young prize-giving. Melanesian buffet and live SUN. 8 MAY Pointe Magnin. Tel 26 50 00 New Caledonian artists. La Gourmette riding club, entertainment featuring Theatre Komwi Room, Tjibaou Cultural Maison Célières 141 rue Roger Gervolino, We Ce Ca. Le Sextant, La Centre* 21 Route du Port-Despointes, Magenta Le Méridien*, from 8 p.m. Compagnie Faubourg-Blanchot. Tues. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel 25 36 68 du TILL APRIL 2012 to Sat. 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. THURS. 5 TO THURS. Caméléon Exhibition Tel 28 65 10 SUN. 1 TO TUES. 12 MAY presents The Oceanian & Kanak “Le secret 31 MAY Theatre Museum of New Contemporary Art Fund du temps Exhibition Play entitled “La petite rumeur” Caledonia presents an exhibition plié” a play TILL 14 MAY – a lively potpourri in music, 45 av. Foch, Latin Quarter inspired by the theme of about the songs and words highlighting 9 to 11.30 a.m. Exhibition an ever-changing world. passage New Caledonian gossip, urban & 12.15 to 4.30 p.m. “Les Oubliés” (the Forgotten Bérétara Room, of time. legends and short news items. Closed Tuesdays. Ones), exhibition combining Tjibaou Cultural Centre* Funny, Art Centre* Tel 27 23 42 or 27 06 47 sculptures, engravings, touching and perceptive. Thurs. & Fri. 8 p.m. www.museenouvellecaledonie.nc drawings and writings. FRI. 29 APRIL Sisia Room, Tjibaou Cultural Sat. & Sun. 6 p.m. Bernheim Library* Centre*, from 6 p.m. Nouvata Park*** Music An evening of jazz and R&B 123 promenade Roger FRI. 6 MAY TILL 19 MAY with Michel Bénébig and TILL 8 MAY Laroque, Anse Vata. Music Exhibition female vocalist Shem. Exhibition Tel 26 22 00 An evening of jazz and R&B Exhibition of photographs Lobby Bar, Le Méridien*, “Il y a encore quelque chose with Michel Bénébig and Noumea City Museum entitled “Bleuets et Coquelicots” from 6.30 p.m. d’indéterminé...” (Something female vocalist Shem. Place des Cocotiers, corner (Cornfl owers and Poppies) Show of paintings by Patrick still remains undefi ned...) Where Lobby Bar, Le Méridien*, of avenue Foch and rue Jean celebrating 100 years of Dining Duffi eux focusing on is that undefi ned something? from 6.30 p.m. Jaurès. Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. brotherhood of arms between Seafood buffet and karaoke New Caledonia’s islands. Exhibition of varied artworks Australia and France, to midday & 1 to 5 p.m. evening. Le Colonaire, Le Surf*, Galerie Naturami, Music by a variety of artists... organised by the Australian Tel 27 60 62 from 7 p.m. 81 rue Charleroi between Galerie Lec Lec Tic, La Consulate General at the Baie Sainte-Marie and Promenade shopping complex Ramada Plaza Gally-Passebosc barracks FRI. 29 & SAT. 30 Vallée des Colons. Tues. to Sat. 2.30 to 6.30 p.m. on Place Bir-Hakeim. Noumea**** APRIL Tues. to Fri. 8.30 to 11.30 a.m. Tel 82 56 01 7 rue Louis Blériot, Anse Vata. Australian Consulate General, Exhibition & 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. & Sat. Tel 23 90 00 Tel 27 24 14 Explore the history of 8.30 to 11.30 a.m. TUES. 10 MAY Tel 28 25 42 Artpéritif Royal Tera*** TILL 30 MAY newsgathering (newspapers, radio and television) in New “Pilotine” performed by 140 promenade Roger Laroque, Exhibition Anse Vata. Tel 29 64 00 Caledonia from 1858 to 2010. MON. 2 & 9 MAY puppet company “Histoires Explore the rich cultural Noumea City Museum* Aperitif de marionettes”. Puppet Théâtre de l’Île heritage of Uvéa and Futuna... Spend a fun aperitif and show, shadow play and video Museum of New Caledonia* Avenue James Cook, Nouville. Exhibition Pictionary evening at Art Café. sequences. Tel 25 50 50 Exhibition in tribute to Art Café*, from 7 p.m. Art Centre*, from 6 p.m. TILL JUNE Tjibaou Cultural Centre painter Jean-Pierre Lalubin Exhibition THURS. 12 MAY Rue des Accords de Matignon, showcasing paintings MON. 2 TO SAT. “Un autre regard” (a different evocative of travel and seeking 14 MAY Concert featuring reggae Music Tina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. way of seeing), an exhibition understanding of others’ lives. Exhibition band “Dub Incorporation” “Music Box” evening, with the Closed Mondays. Tel 41 45 45 giving those on the margins of Galerie Arte Bello, 30 Auguste Show of paintings by Julien with Kass’pa and Néa Combo Stéphane Fernandez Trio. You society an opportunity to make Brun, Latin Quarter. Berg: vividly colourful and as the opening acts. choose the musical program. themselves heard through Mon. to Fri. 8.30 a.m. to evocative canvases peopled Tjibaou Cultural Centre*, Le Lobby-Bar, Le Méridien*, images. midday & 1.30 to 6 p.m. by complex patterns of from 6.30 p.m. from 8 p.m. “address book” above *See Main entrance hall, Gaston ALL YEAR ROUND Tel 25 31 00 intertwined forms. Bourret Hospital, Tel 25 66 69 Melanesian Culture “Prosopopée sur canapé”, Guided tours in French FRI. 29 APRIL & 6 MAY Galerie Arte Bello, 30 Auguste and English. Tues. to Sun. TILL 11 JUNE Dining Brun, Latin Quarter. 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Exhibition Paella evening. Mon. to Fri. 8.30 a.m. to Tjibaou Cultural Centre* Exhibition of old photographs La table de Sanchez, midday & 1.30 to 6 p.m. of New Caledonian gardens 17 rue Galliéni, Downtown, Tel 25 31 00 Exhibition on show in the gardens from 7.30 p.m. Tel 27 75 85 “Nos milieux naturels” (Our of the Literature Centre. TUES. 3 MAY natural environments). Explore Maison Célières* Dining Artpéritif New Caledonia’s dry forest, Buffet with New Orleans jazz Concert featuring local bands mangrove and mining TILL 15 JUNE band Night & Day Djunya Accoustik (music from scrubland ecosystems. Exhibition Le Sextant, Le Méridien*, Lifou) and Hnamus (kaneka). Botanical and Wildlife Park* Jean-Marie Ganeval presents from 8 p.m. Art Centre*, from 6 p.m. HOT PICKS AND LIFE STYLE 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011 - PAGE 4 Art & Culture History

GREEN GOLD

New Caledonia is a Mines Inspectorate. He fell later became the powerful nickel kingdom. The in love with the country and Société Le Nickel (SLN – beginnings of local decided to explore the Main smelting plant in Noumea). RECREATING THE PAST nickel mining go back Island. During his travels, he Nickel continues to play a a long way and nickel discovered a strange new key role in local economy: remains a key pillar pale green mineral which was New Caledonia possesses The Villa Museum and how they lived their life story and progress of New Caledonia’s later named garnierite in his around 25% of the at Païta, located lives. Much of the exhibition as a local worthy but economy. honour. world’s known resources. 20 minutes’ drive is dedicated to the life and also includes a kitchen This magical mineral, known A second company from Noumea, paints times of James Paddon, who and bedroom faithfully In 1864, French engineer as ‘green gold’ soon attracted (Brazilian giant Vale) is an intriguing picture came to New Caledonia from reconstructed from period Jules Garnier not only crowds of speculators and poised to start production of the town’s past England in 1852. furniture and everyday discovered nickel in New a fully fledged nickel rush at its process plant in the history. Paddon began by bartering items, giving visitors a Caledonia but also how began. In 1876, Jules Garnier South near Prony Bay, with local Kanak tribes wonderfully clear idea to extract it from mineral filed a patent to undertake while a third process plant The little museum, run by and gradually built up of how people lived over ore. He had been sent nickel mining on an industrial is under construction in enthusiastic volunteers, is a flourishing business, 150 years ago. to Noumea to take up scale and was one of the the North of the Main a real treasure house. Old extending his trading a post as head of the founders of a company which Island. documents, photographs, activities to all the South Sea Païta Villa Museum, artefacts and furniture islands and also breeding Route de Gadji provide fascinating cattle, horses, sheep and Every 3rd Saturday insight into what brought pigs. of the month, 2 to 4 p.m. European settlers to the The museum’s collection not Advance booking Feel Good area in the late 19th century only traces part of Paddon’s required. Tel 77 83 73

READY, SET, GO!

Sunday 8 May is the date scheduled for one of New Caledonia’s premier annual sporting events: the International Triathlon.

This year’s race will be the 26th International Triathlon PURIFY YOUR SENSES and every year top Move it triathletes from all over the You’ll fi nd the Pañpuri extracts. Give your senses Pacific Region, including shop, a range known a voluptuous pampering Australia and New Zealand, the start of the race. This is On the day before the race, around the world for with the creamy textures range is very reasonably flock here to battle it out for the major competition of the all the athletes, from New its luxurious 100% and intoxicating scents of priced and the scents will victory. year for our home-grown Caledonia and elsewhere, natural skincare fragrances and soaps from sweep you away in a heady The Noumea triathlon is athletes and one they are are invited to attend a and aromatherapy Thailand. Choose from the wave of jasmine, ylang unusual in that competitors determined to shine in. pasta party, a cheerful and products, in the Port wide range of candles and ylang and sandalwood. A can enter the race as relaxed shared lunch. Then Plaisance shopping fill your home with the bliss- veritable temple of delight individuals or in teams of Over the years, the they all jump on their bikes mall. inducing, exotic warmth of and relaxation. 3 to 7, with classic sprint Noumea International and set off together for a scents created by Pañpuri. distances applying for each Triathlon - Banque de pre-race reconnaissance. Weena is there to welcome Thinking of a gift? Create Pañpuri, 10 rue Jules discipline: a 700m swim, a Nouvelle-Calédonie has you to her shop and guide your own gift box or choose Garnier, Galerie Port 40km bike ride and a 21km gained a reputation as you expertly through the one of the shop’s gift boxes. Plaisance run. Early in the morning, a well-organised event Triathlon league range of exclusive Pañpuri Weena will also be delighted Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. crowds of spectators gather popular for its friendly Tel 28 18 33 products, all crafted using for you to try out the skincare to 6 p.m. Tel 27 72 75 at Anse Vata Bay to watch atmosphere. [email protected] essential oils and plant products in her shop. The www.panpuri.com The Nature Spot ENCHANTED CLIFFS The Jokin Cliffs beauty, perched high on are a magnet for hosts of On your way back from in the far north of craggy cliffs towering over large fish, sea snakes and this earthly paradise, Lifou constitute one a magnificent bay. turtles. stop off at the Mucaweng this lushly verdant The view from the cliff top Explore a little further and Tribe vanilla plantation island’s major tourist is utterly breathtaking: the you’ll reach the underwater for some fragrant vanilla attractions. limpid waters are so crystal cave encrusted with pods to take home. clear that you can even see many-hued sea fans. The lovely little village the fish flitting between the The surrounding vegetation of Jokin lies at the corals down below! is riotously abundant and northernmost tip of Lifou. When the weather is really the spot is a favourite With its imposing traditional calm, the bay is a paradise breeding ground for chief’s hut, the village for snorkelling enthusiasts. humpback whales during Tourism Office enjoys a site of majestic The massive coral boulders the southern winter. Tel 45 00 32 WHAT’S UP? 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011 - PAGE 5

South Fresh air SUN. 1 MAY North SAT. 7 MAY Space, Yeiwéné Yeiwéné Province Guided farm tours. Move It Province Music Cultural Centre, La Roche. Home-cooked lunch Horseback trail to the Traditional dances and Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner. Overnight “Marmites de Géant” plunge storytelling. Le Tibarama, Tel 45 44 79 accommodation. pools (Dumbea). Terraventure* Tiéti Tera*, from 7 p.m. Pocquereux Farm, La Foa. OUVEA Advance booking required. THURS. 5 MAY Dining Coconut oil distillery Tel 44 34 05 Culture Sea food buffet and live enter- Free guided tours from 8 a.m. Weaving and sewing workshop tainment with Bruno Teina and to 4 p.m. Weds. & Thurs. TILL 30 APRIL at the Women’s Centre (Maison his Tahitian dancers. Advance booking required. Exhibition de la Femme). Le Koniambo*, from 7 p.m. Tel 45 10 60 ADDRESS BOOK Exhibition focussing on Socio-cultural Centre, La Foa. ADDRESS BOOK Polynesian literature to mark 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel 44 33 01 Dining Ouvea Soap Factory Aventure Pulsion Dumbea Town Fair. Hienghène Cultural Lagoon buffet and live Advance booking required. Dumbea Media Library, Music Centre entertainment compered by Tel 26 27 48 Tel 41 43 10 Music Talent Tel 42 80 74 J-C Tourte and Karl Wahoo. Koné Cultural Centre Fort Teremba Contest Malabou Beach*, from 7.30 p.m. Tel 47 72 16 Open daily from 9 a.m. Exhibition “9 semaines to 4 p.m. et 1 jour” Koulnoué Village MON. 9 TO SUN. Tel 44 32 71 or 79 29 90 welcomes RPN3, Hienghène 15 MAY Kanua Tera Ecolodge*** candidates Tel 42 81 66 Culture Free tours of the Ouvea Port-Boisé Bay, route from Wallis Le Koniambo*** Arts & Crafts Week organised coconut-based soap factory Kaa nua, Yaté. Tel 46 90 00 & Futuna Route provinciale 1, Koné the Koumac Chambre des and French Wadrilla Tribe. Tues. & Thurs. Madeleine Waterfall Tel 47 39 40 Métiers et de l’Artisanat. Polynesia. Theetwo two 8 to 11.30 a.m. Advance Netcha camping and leisure La Néa*** www.semaine-artisanat.nc fi nalists will perform at the booking required. Tel 45 10 60 area. Open daily from RT1, Lot 218, Koné Tel 47 68 56 “Francofolies de la Rochelle” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel 46 98 00 Tel 47 30 40 music festival in France. Mont- LATER Le Méridien IDP***** Plastic artist Nadia Caldar Dore Cultural Centre*, from 8 p.m. Malabou Beach** Loyalty Baie d’Oro, Isle of Pines presents a show of inspiring Néhoué Bay, Poum 27 AUG. TO 10 SEPT. Tel 26 50 00 Tel 47 60 60 Islands and glowingly colourful THURS. 5 & 12 MAY NC 2011 Pacifi c games artworks created from recycled Mont-Dore Cultural Aperitif Tieti Tera*** 22 Pacifi c Region countries will materials. Centre Tapas & cocktails followed by 16 voie urbaine n°1, be here to launch the Games, Fondamentalement Caidan, Tel 41 01 73 a grilled buffet. Kanua Tera Poindimié Tel 42 64 00 with 27 sports disciplines Mont-Dore Cultural Centre Ecolodge*, from 7 p.m. included in the program. Oure Tera** Tues. to Fri. 1 to 5 p.m. www.nc2011.nc Bp 170, Isle of Pines Tel 41 90 90 Tel 43 77 15 SAT. 7 MAY Move It FRI. 29 & SAT. SAT. 14 MAY Parc de la Rivière Bleue TILL 21 MAY Mountain bike trail in Parc de 30 APRIL nature reserve Move It Exhibition la Rivière Bleue nature reserve. Celebrating annual Book New Aventure Pulsion Open Tues. to Sun., 7 a.m. Exhibition of photographs Week: show, fl ea market, to 4 p.m. Tel 43 61 24 Terraventure* adventure race at Kaala- dedicated to Polynesian dance, musical folk tales and LIFOU Gomen in the North Province. th Terraventure celebrating the 20 anniversary Move It dedications by authors. MON. TO THURS. Aventure Pulsion* Advance booking required. of the twinning of Dumbea Kayaking trail to the Prony hot West Media Library, Koné Arts & Crafts Tel 77 88 19, Cultural Complex. with Punaauia. Dumbea Media water springs. Terraventure* Exhibition and sale of hand Car boot sale [email protected] Library, Tel 41 43 10 Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. crafted items at the Women’s Car boot sale at Place des & Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vertikalédonie SAT. 7 & SUN. 8 MAY Space, Wé townhall courtyard Cocotiers. Advance booking required. FRI. 29 APRIL Tel 47 20 65 Mon. to Thurs. 7.30 to Tel 47 14 85 Move It Music Major 2-day Rivière Bleue 11.30 a.m. & 1 to 3.30 p.m. 27 TO 29 MAY Dance ensemble “Posué” in adventure race at Dumbea. SAT. 30 APRIL Tel 45 00 32 Lagoons Fair in Ouvea. a performance of their latest Terraventure* Music creation “Well’Come”, a blend Live jazz evening with SUN. 1 MAY 9 TO 13 JUNE ALL YEAR ROUND of traditional and urban dance. SUN. 8 MAY the Bénébig Trio. Le Tibarama, Move it The fi rst ever New Caledonia Tiéti Tera*, from 7 p.m. Move It Païta Socio-cultural Centre, Move It 2011 Young Sailors and Young Great Lagoon Regatta will be Horseback trail along the from 7 p.m. Tel 35 44 04 Artists Trophy. Program held from 9 to 13 June 2011 northern arm of the Dumbea Dining includes regattas, kayaking in the magnifi cent setting of “address book” above *See River up to the “Marmites SAT. 30 APRIL Sea food buffet and live enter- trails, a concert, attractions and the south lagoon. Full program de Géant” plunge pools. Move It tainment with Sunny Side Trio. a prize-giving ceremony. details at http://www.antipode- Yala Ranch, Sarah, Foulées de l’amitié fun race: Le Koniambo*, from 7 p.m. Wé Marina, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. productions.com/regatta/Pro- Tel 77 46 23 two distances - 8 & 12 km, Tel 76 83 83 gramme_a4.html treasure hunt, refreshments, THURS. 5 MAY Move It sale of plants, fruit and arts Music MARE Horseback trail along the & crafts and Bingo. Foulées Kayaking trail to the Tontouta Tropical evening and live Arts & Crafts The editor clearly cannot accept beaches at Karikaté. de l’amitié fun race, Bourail. river estuary (Païta). entertainment with DJ AL. Workshops and sale of hand- any responsibility for any Terraventure* From 7.30 a.m. Tel 46 46 12 Terraventure* La Néa*, from 7 p.m. crafted items Maré Women’s subsequent changes of program.

COUNTRY/FARMERS MARKETS

South LA FOA Grand Borendy, from 9 a.m. From 7 a.m. EVERY SAT. Tel 99 20 04 Tel 47 89 00 or 42 60 10 Province Twenty or so stalls selling plants, fresh fruit and North Loyalty BOURAIL vegetables, fi sh and shellfi sh. EVERY SAT. Place Georges Guermet, Province Islands Main square, from 8 a.m. from 7.30 a.m. Tel 44 13 36 Tel 44 31 13 or 41 69 11 CANALA LIFOU EVERY FRI. FRI. & WEDS. SUN. 1 MAY MONT-DORE From 7 a.m. Cut fl ower bouquets, fresh Fresh seasonal produce, EVERY SAT. Tel 42 31 09 or 42 60 61 vegetables and tropical fruit. preserves and condiments, Twenty or so stalls selling In Wé, from 6 a.m. manioc tubers, plants, tour of home-grown produce, fruit HIENGHENE Tel 45 50 00 the cave, weaving workshop and vegetables, jams, arts TUES. & FRI. and games for the kids. and crafts... From 6.30 a.m. Tel 42 43 57 MARE Ouaoué Tribe, 9 a.m. to La Coulée Shopping Centre, FRI. & TUES. midday. from 7 a.m. Tel 46 06 25 KONE In Tadine, opposite the Town Tel 91 21 14 or 86 96 47 FRI. 6 MAY Hall Shelter, from 7 a.m. All market stallholders Noumea Sale of organic produce and Tel 45 49 08 are local producers EVERY SUN. FARINO Flea market with fi fty or so “taster” refreshments stall. and fi shermen/women SUN. 8 MAY stalls. Townhall Faré, from 9 a.m. OUVEA selling their own produce. EVERY DAY 15 local stallholders selling Pont des Français Market, Tel 77 84 48 Items on offer include Fresh fruit, vegetables and EVERY WEDS. plants and fresh produce. Drive-In carpark HnyimëhëHnyimëhë market by fruit, vegetables, plants, fi sh. Baie de la Moselle, Townhall square, From 6 a.m., Tel 46 06 25 KOUMAC thehe sea (between fl ower arrangements, Downtown, from 5 a.m. from 8.30 a.m. Tel 44 31 04 EVERY SAT. Banoutranoutr aandnd home-cooked dishes and THIO From 7 a.m. Tel 42 78 42 Wadrilla).adrilla). handmade jewellery. EVERY SAT. ISLE OF PINES SUN. 1 MAY Fromom 7 a.m. POINDIMIE Tel 45 71 11 Fresh meat, fruit & WEDS. & SAT. Market held by the Borendy Early birds get the best Root vegetables, fruit and Women’s Association: EVERY SAT. choice of items on display, vegetables. vegetables, freshly caught shellfi sh, fresh fruit and Town centre (except 2nd so aim to get there before Ducos indoor market, fi sh. Vao, from 6 a.m. vegetables, plants, arts & Sunday of each month: 9.30 a.m. Saturday, from 6 a.m. Tel 46 10 27 crafts. held at La Tchamba). LIFE STYLE 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011 - PAGE 6 ✁ ✁ Cultural Fresh air Caledonian taste Passport

NEMS PRALINÉS

Mini spring rolls filled with orange scented praline, salad with a mint oil dressing. TAKE THE HIGH ROAD... By Fabrice Chassaing, Chef at Le Roof restaurant

The trail climbing to to wild niaouli savannah Ingredients (serves 4): THE Kaponé, Hoot Ma Waap, the top of Pic Malaoui as you climb higher. Zest from 2 oranges, 2.5 g powdered cinnamon, ½ litre CUSTOMARY Paci-Camuki, Xaracuu, (nicknamed ‘the You’ll need to be in good milk, 5 egg yolks, 125 g sugar, 50 g flour, 200 g black WELCOME Nengone. Gendarme’s Hat’) is shape as the trail is a chocolate, 4 sheets of brick pastry. a favourite with keen fairly challenging one but Mint oil: 300 g olive oil, 150 g fresh mint (to infuse), 100 g A TIME- New Caledonian you’ll be amply rewarded honey, juice of 1 lemon. The traditional hikers. The summit by the awe-inspiring welcome or HONOURED commands stunning beauty of the view at the Preparation: “coutume” is a TRADITION panoramic views over summit, an endless vista Confectioner’s custard cornerstone of Noumea. over the Dumbea valley Infuse orange zest and cinnamon in the pre-heated milk. Kanak culture. and Noumea, cradled in Whiten egg yolks with sugar and flour, pour hot milk onto In its broadest Meet up with your fellow its setting of lagoon and mixture and re-heat for one minute. Pour final mixture sense the term hikers at the Auberge du mountains. Don’t forget over chocolate and add orange and cinnamon. “coutume” Mont Koghi, a cool oasis to wear sturdy walking To make the spring rolls: refers to all the perched high above shoes and to take plenty Leave the filling mixture to cool then pour into an icing social rules that Noumea on the borders of water. And on your bag with a 2cm nozzle and squeeze out into 6cm long govern everyday of a lush rainforest, return to the Auberge “sausages”. Wrap each “sausage” in a strip of brick life but in the above Kava (Piper methysticum) barely 20 minutes’ drive du Mont Koghi, you can pastry. instance it refers to is a large shrub with from the city. You can’t look forward to a cool Mint oil: the traditional welcome broad, heart-shaped miss the signs marking refreshing drink and a Heat oil to 70/80°C then pour over fresh mint and mix in ceremony, which is a leaves, native to many the start of the trail. It will tasty bite to recoup your a blender. Stir in honey and lemon juice and reserve. mark of respect (at the islands of the South take you about 2 hours energy. Presentation: beginning of a meeting, Pacific. Kava roots are to reach the summit of Fry spring rolls at 180°C. Arrange 5 rolls on a plate with a on arrival on tribal pulped to make a drink the ‘Gendarme’s Hat’; bouquet of lettuce. Drizzle with mint oil. Serve and enjoy! land, etc). A simple gift also known as kava, the route winds through Tourism Office, is offered. Originally traditionally measured the lush forest vegetation Tel 05 75 80 this took the form of and drunk from a which gradually gives way (toll-free phone) Le Roof, 134 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata “Kanak” money, which coconut half-shell. Due was made from shells, to its rather earthy flying fox fur, etc. Today taste, drinkers swallow It reflects story. In 2003, the young a gift of tobacco and it at one gulp then rinse the journey people of Hienghène money (around F 1,000) their mouths to take Experience accomplished were given the task is laid upon a piece of away the taste. People bby young Kanak of resuscitating the material (known as “le come to drink kava araartists as they ancient art of outrigger manou”). The person at a Nakamal after sseek the true canoe construction. In who is giving the gift sundown, to socialise meaning of some parts of the East explains his/her reasons and enjoy the relaxing the outrigger Coast no canoe had (to give thanks, make a atmosphere. Kava, which canoe. been built for at least 50 request for authorisation is non-addictive, has a Jean-Philippe years. Artistic creativity to enter tribal lands, very calming effect and Tjibaou has reached its full fruition etc). The person, who Nakamals are places mmade this quest in September 2010 at receives the gift, replies of quiet discussion and ththehe focus for his the 4th Melanesian Arts and touches the gift as a contemplation, dimly lit work as artist-in-residence Festival, where the sign of acceptance. and peaceful. You can THE ESSENTIAL at the Centre, involving lovingly carved canoe recognize a Nakamal by OUTRIGGER CANOE young Kanak artists was first put on display. CUSTOMARY the discreet red or orange working in various media in lamp at the entrance. “Bwakalaa’m move” collective exhibition for his project. The result is a Kavitara Room, Tjibaou AREAS The authentic kava (movement of the the first half of 2011. harmonious and surprising Cultural Centre, Tina. New Caledonia has experience is a great way outrigger canoe) mix of sculptures, paintings, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. eight customary areas to wind down at the end is the main Tjibaou The exhibition is a cultural videos and photographs. Closed Mondays (Ajië - Aro, Djubéa- of day… Cultural Centre and spiritual quest. This exhibition also has a Tel 41 45 45

BREAKING NEWS WHAT A MONSTER! JOIN THE ENGLISH CLUB

The annual New and who is keen to speak The Motor Yacht Karima, Members Evening of The English in a relaxed and which arrived here from English Club – Nouméa enjoyable atmosphere. New Caledonia (games Brisbane 20 days ago, is is being held on Friday Our members include evenings, barbecue currently adorning Port 6 May so if you enjoy Anglophones (British, lunches, nature walks, du Sud marina in Baie de speaking English (and Irish, Australians, New wine tastings, horse l’Orphelinat. can hold a conversation) Zealanders, Americans, riding and much, much The Karima, a 49m luxury super yachts to cruising around New then why not come Canadians…) and Franco- more). super yacht equipped New Caledonia’s lagoon. A Caledonia’s lagoon, the along. The English Club phones. Monthly events are The English Club with a heliport, is pretty dozen of these monsters are Karima and her Brazilian welcomes everyone organised, not only meeting Information: unmissable. expected during the year, owners will be setting off who has a good grasp up in Nouméa but also Jane, Tel 87 58 50 or Her arrival heralds the including one giant of 70m! en route to Tahiti, their of the English language discovering a little more of Annette, Tel 82 68 99 annual return of the After spending two weeks next planned stop. LIFE STYLE 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011- PAGE 7 Just for a day Inside MARITIME TERMINAL MARKET USEFUL TIPS story A colourful arts and crafts market SHOPS & STORES: OPENING HOURS is held right on the spot inside the Shops are generally open from 9.30 a.m. to midday and Maritime Terminal every time a 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Only food stores stay open non-stop MAGNIFICENT cruise ship docks. Wander round from 7.30 a.m. to around 7 p.m. the stalls spread out on both levels SIGHTS of the building and choose your EXCHANGE TO SEE own special souvenirs of New Very few of Noumea's shops, stores and tourism leisure Caledonia. Postcards, sarongs, activities accept foreign currency. You'll find a "money local costumes, T-shirts, fashion changer" on the ground floor of the Maritime Terminal “It was my first visit to New Caledonia and I stayed four days. I came over for the Annual General Meeting of the jewellery, traditional sculptures... Your only problem will be next to the Tourism Office branch. PITA (Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association). making up your mind! So set off on a tour of the displays However, I did manage to set aside some time to visit and meet the friendly stallholders who are all delighted to POST OFFICE (OPT) the country. show off their wares and chat to visitors. There is a branch at the maritime terminal. You can I went on a helicopter flight over the lagoon and the purchase postcards, stamps and phone cards. The coast which gave me a much better idea of what New Just so you know: all items sold at the Maritime Terminal post office accepts payment in US, NZ and Australian Caledonia is all about. It is an outstandingly beautiful have been approved by the Plant Health Authorities for dollars. The OPT outlet is located next to the Tourism country with a wealth of natural scenery; I had no import into Australia. Office desk. idea it was so green. I think that local tourism could be further developed because there are so many magnificent places to visit and there is huge potential. I have already visited Martinique, Guadeloupe and JUST PLAIN GORGEOUS Reunion Island but here I found a cultural tradition that is completely different and with much closer ties to the When you step ashore, be sure to head for people.” Céline’s stall on the first floor of the Maritime Terminal. Franck Bouétard CEO of Ericsson France Céline will be delighted to show you her range of locally crafted jewellery and her own original designs. She also stocks a selection of candles, candle jars, led lamps and much more, all decorated with designs typical of New TRAVEL KIT Caledonia, such as traditional huts or the coral reef. And local arts and crafts products are also on display: glass Information and Urban stewards coasters, ankle bracelets and jewellery stands... Céline’s Visitors may ask Noumea’s red-uniformed information stall may be small but there is so much to see! stewards for help and directions. Their brief is to 1st floor of the Maritime Terminal, facing the city-side welcome boats and tourists and provide assistance, stairs, on the right Céline, Tel 91 11 29. advice and information. There are also six urban stewards in Noumea, who speak reasonable English and are trained to help and assist members of the NEW CALEDONIA public. In their beige uniforms, they work in teams, Useful numbers patrolling the streets on foot or on bikes. NewNe Caledonia lies in the NC country code: +687 MONEY 1 AUD 1 NZD 1 USD JAPON Tokyo = = = CORÉE Osaka SouthS Pacific, 2,000 km east (exchange rates Séoul NC TOURIST OFFICE: AIR CALEDONIE 87.85 65.69 81.51 of Australia and 1,800 km 05 75 80 (toll-free phone) (domestic fl ights): on 27 April 2011) XPF XPF XPF north-east of New Zealand. 28 75 80 25 21 77 Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are available The official language is AUSTRALIAN AIRCALIN: 26 55 00 VANUATU Port Vila CONSULATE - GENERAL: throughout the territory. Have your pin code handy. AUTRALIE QANTAS: 28 65 46 Brisbane French. The country has a Nouméa Papeete 27 24 14 Banks are generally open 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., NOUVELLE-CALÉDONIE TAHITI AIR NEW ZEALAND: land area of 18,000 square 28 66 77 Monday to Friday. Sydney Auckland NEW ZEALAND NOUVELLE-ZÉLANDE POLICE: 17 kilometres and comprises the CONSULATE - GENERAL: FIRE BRIGADE: TAKE A BUS MMain Island (Grande Terre) and 27 25 43 18 EMERGENCIES / Karuia buses (red buses): the Blue Line goes to sevseveral smaller islands, with the AGENCE KENUA: P&O representatives, SOS MEDICAL SERVICE: 15 the Tjibaou Cultural Centre from the Place des Isle of Pines P to the south, the Loyalty 28 45 45 / 26 00 55 DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES: 1012 Cocotiers in the centre of town. The Green Line Islands to the north-east (Ouvea, Lifou, Tiga and Maré) follows the beach roads. Fares: adults, F210 one way. and the Belem Islands to the north of the Main Island. The 26 54 54 or www.gietcn.nc capital and largest city of the country is Noumea. Around This week TAKE A TAXI 130,000 people, half of the country’s total population, live in Taxis, Central rank - Place des Cocotiers, fare from city centre to beaches, F1,200. Tel 28 35 12. Noumea and its surrounding areas. Pacifi c Dawn - Pacifi c Pearl Pacifi c Sun TAXI BOATS (LEAVING FROM ANSE VATA) Every day 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ile aux Canards return fare F1,000, Ilot Maître return fare F2,400. Last departure 4 p.m. Tel 26 90 00. NATURE & CULTURE PASS Get a 40% reduction on entry fees to Little lexicon 5 major tourist attractions (the Maritime I would like to go to… History Museum is closed for renovation work until Je voudrais aller à... July 2011. Residents can wait until the museum Hello. I would like a drink. Could you show me re-opens to visit and non-residents can revisit one Bonjour. Je voudrais boire. of the other sites) ‘Le Pass’ costs just F1,700 and the way to downtown ? includes entry to the Tjibaou Cultural Centre, the Goodbye. Pourriez vous me montrer I would like to eat. Museum of New Caledonia, the Noumea Municipal Au revoir. le chemin du centre ville ? Je voudrais manger. Museum, the Noumea Aquarium and the Botanical Thank you. I would like to buy a… and Wildlife Park. On sale at all of the above (except Merci. Where can I take a taxi ? Je voudrais acheter… the Museum of New Caledonia) and at tourism Où est ce que je peux prendre outlets displaying a ‘Le Pass’ sign. Please. un taxi ? I feel sick. S’il vous plait. Je ne me sens pas bien. RÉSEAU ÂMICAL Where can I take a bus ? The ‘Réseau Âmical’ (Friendly Network) What’s your name ? Où est ce que je peux prendre I need a doctor. Comment vous appelez-vous ? J’ai besoin d’un docteur. is the perfect way to experience the un bus ? real spirit of New Caledonia. It includes members from all the country’s ethnic communities, committed to the principles of responsible tourism, quality and authenticity. Noumea Weather www.office-tourisme.nc or call 05 75 80 (toll-free phone). EDITOR: Tel (687) 23 23 80 - [email protected] EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Tourism offi ce. PHOTOS: Ville de Nouméa, Tourism FRIDAY 29 SUNDAY 1 TUESDAY 3 THURSDAY 5 offi ce, NC Tourism Point Sud, Musée de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, GIE Tourisme 27° Province Nord, GIE Destination Îles Loyauté, Musée de la Ville de Nouméa, Partly Rainy 24° Sunny 27° Sunny 27° Partly Rainy Théâtre de l’Île, ADCK - Centre Culturel Tjibaou, Éric Dell’Erba, Patrick Zambelli, CCI. TENDENCIES TRANSLATIONS: Elaine Sutton. PRINTED BY Le Gratuit SATURDAY 30 MONDAY 2 WEDNESDAY 4 Despite the attention given to the accuracy 6 TO 12 MAY of the information printed Partly Sunny 26° Sunny 27° Partly Rainy 27° Sunny 28° in The New Caledonia Weekly, We protect we cannot be held responsible for last minute changes in program or prices. our Island. WAY TO GO! 29 APRIL - 12 MAY 2011 - PAGE 8

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