The Holau Vaka Taumako Association
Representing all the tribal groups of the Taumako communities in Temotu Province, Solomon Islands
Our Objectives
To build authentic and traditional Polynesian voyaging canoes of the types called Tepuke and Te AloLili and Alo uwa using only traditional materials and methods.
To sail these canoes on ancient voyaging routes travelled by Taumako forefathers as means of transportation on the waters to restore traditional trading networks within the Santa Cruz islandgroups and elsewhere.
To train a new generation of voyagers of Taumako youth in building, navigation and sailing; maintenance of all Taumako types of voyaging canoes; and film, document and publish to ensure cultural knowledge is preserved and passed down through the generations.
HOLAU VAKA TAUMAKO ASSOCIATION
The members of the Holau Vaka TaumakoAssociation ) represents all the tribal groups of the Taumako communities in Temotu Province, Solomon Islands, and members that are approved by the Board of Trustees being duly and solemnly in one Culture and belief.
Our Goals
The following shall be the goals of the Holau Vaka Taumako Association, but not limited to:
- Building the Halevaka (Custom Canoe House)
- Building of traditional canoes or Vaka's and support vessel
- Education
- Documentation
- Cultural exchanges
- Development of services
Contact Us
808-936-8462
HOLAU VAKA TAUMAKO ASSOCIATION
P.O Box 2205, Honiara, Solomon Islands
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Our Goals
The Holau Vaka Taumako Association specific objectives and intended outcomes shall be to the benefit of the Taumako men, women, youth and children in gaining of knowledge in revival of their custom voyaging canoes, storytelling, art and crafts in weaving sail mats, mats and baskets, making cordage and using those knowledge and skills to showcase to visitors, participate in cultural shows and in cultural exchanges nationally and internationally.
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