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Anzac Day provides an opportunity to reflect on and remember the dedication and sacrifice of the servicemen and women who have served Australia and New Zeland in all conflicts, wars and peace operations. In Vanuatu, Australian High Commissioner H.E. Max Willis joined New Zealand High Commissioner H.E. Nicola Simmonds, President of Vanuatu H.E. Nikenike Vurobaravu, Hon Prime Minister Jotham Napat, Speaker of Parliament Hon Stephen Felix, Minister for Internal Affairs Hon Andrew Napuat, Minister for Foreign Affairs Hon Marc Ati, Leader of Opposition Hon Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau, Hon Andrew Wilbur Napuat, Lady Mayor of Port Vila City Council Hon Jenny Regenvanu accompanied by her husband Minister for Climate Change Hon Ralph Regenvanu, members of the Diplomatic Corps, ex-servicemen and women, and members of the community at the cenotaph to commemorate Anzac Day. #Vanuatu #Anzac #anzacday #anzacday2025 #wewillrememberthem #lestweforget #tugetayumistanap #australia #newzealand

Happy Valentine's Day! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #valentine 📸: @vanuafire

Police officers, staff, and volunteers from the Vanuatu Electoral Office (VEO) are assisting people with disabilities and elderly voters in casting their ballots today. This marks Vanuatu's fifth snap election, following those held in 1998, 2004, 2016, and 2022. #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #elections #democracy 📸: Vanuatu Daily Post

Hapi niu yia blong yu!

the situation in Port Vila - help after the earthquake

Update on the earthquake that hit Vanuatu: - 7.4 magnitude, about 80.000 affected - most of the damage was in Port Vila, the capital - 14 confirmed deaths, but number is expected to increase - many buildings sustained structural damage (eg diplomatic missions of the USA, the UK, New Zealand, ...); search and rescue still going on in damaged buildings - damage to several bridges - damage to power lines - damage to water supply (2 major water reserves that supply Port Vila are totally destroyed, assessment of water network is ongoing) - intermittent mobile and internet connectivity - port of Port Vila is closed due to major landslide airport of Port Vila is damaged, aircraft fuel reserve is contaminated, operational for incoming humanitarian assistance

🎃 Trick or Treat! 🤡 #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #Vanuatu #Hekelgem #Affligem #Halloween #Allerheiligen #trickortreat #trickortreat🎃 📸: @tim.tkint

A drive through paradise ... #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #pickup 📸: @friendlytours2024

Ajah Pritchard-Lolo 🇻🇺 made history by becoming the first female weightlifter from Vanuatu to compete in the Olympic Games 🔥 Annnnd for extra celebration, she’s done it on her 23rd birthday 🎂🥳 Category: Women’s 81kg Snatch: 85kg ✅, 89kg ✅, 92kg ❌ Clean & Jerk: 103kg ✅, 108kg ✅ 112kg ❌ Total: 197kg Overall: 11th VASANOC (Vanuatu Association of Sports And National Olympic Committee) #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #ONOC #Paris2024 #vasanoc #weightlifting #olympics #olympicgames 📷 Kirk Corrie/ONOC

Happy 15th birthday to @thehavannahvanuatu , a luxury beachfront resort, catering exclusively for couples. They are based on Efate island, not too far from Port Vila! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #hotelsinvanuatu #hotelsofvanuatu #efate #portvila 📸: @thehavannahvanuatu and @natgeotravel

Some highlights of Vanuatu's biggest island: Espirtu Santo! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #espiritusanto #santo #discoversanto #horseriding 📽: @santohorseadventures and @biancapaggiarotravel

Great performance from Chloe David with a Personal Best time at 12.44! When you clock a PB at the Olympic Games, it is like winning a medal for your country!! Congratulations, Chloe! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #100meter #paris #olympicgames #olympics 📸: Cyrille Mainguy

Celebrations for Independence Day in Vanuatu's capital Port Vila #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #independenceday #portvila 📸: Vanuatu Daily Post, Adela Issachar, unknown

Celebration of Independence Day in Port Vila, capital of Vanuatu. #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #independenceday #portvila 📽: @_426_1

The United States of America have opened an embassy in Vanuatu! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #diplomacy #embassy #portvila #usa #unitedstates

Rah is a small coral islet of 0.5 km, located in the Banks group of northern Vanuatu. The same name also refers to the single village which is situated within this islet. There is a massive rock tower on the island, which is a popular hiking spot for locals as well as tourists. It is named Tavalya in Mwotlap (meaning "the other side of Ra"), and sometimes labelled 'the Rock of Rah' in English. The islet of Rah is situated off the larger island of Mota Lava. Access to Rah is done in two ways: at low tide, by wading across the narrow strait from the mainland; at high tide, by outrigger canoe. #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #rahisland #banksislands 📸: @crog1.5litre

Coconut crabs: the bird-eating behemoths thriving on isolated tropical islands. You may be familiar with hermit crabs, the adorable and often tiny crustaceans that totter along the beach toting their bodies in seashells. Meet their enormous relatives, coconut crabs. Their leg span is up to a metre, they have incredible grip strength and they can lift objects the weight of a 10-year-old child. The coconut crab is the largest crustacean that spends all its adult life on land, with a Guinness World Record to prove it. It's also the biggest land-dwelling arthropod, the group of invertebrates that also includes insects, spiders and centipedes. Coconut crabs can live up to 60 years, reaching sexual maturity at about five years old. They mate between May and September and females release their eggs into the water. When they hatch, the larvae disperse on floating coconuts, logs or other rafts for four to six weeks. They then transform into shrimplike creatures called glaucothoe and sink to the seabed to find a suitable gastropod shell for protection. They will then begin to migrate towards the shore, spending another four weeks around the high-tide mark before they become juvenile crabs As adults they no longer use gastropod shells and instead rely on their tough exoskeleton to protect them from predators. Although they spend their multiple larval stages in water, when coconut crabs eventually become adults, they can't swim. In fact, they drown if they end up underwater for a prolonged period. This is because instead of gills, they have branchiostegal lungs that allow them to breathe air. Their name might give it away, but coconut crabs are known for cracking into green coconuts to feast on the white flesh inside. #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #womensday #internationalwomensday  📸 : @kwakea.island

Santo sunsets! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #sunset #discoversanto #hotelsofvanuatu #hotelsinvanuatu #espiritusanto 📸: @angie_rsll, @vanuatuislands , @gaellia , @matevululodge , @melatonindaydream and @ratuaprivateislandresort

Vanuatu girl power! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #peopleofvanuatu 📸: @groovybananaphotography , @ju_lee0520 , @sophie_leong , @stefan_haworth , @flyairvanuatu , Moana Matariki, @whitegrasstanna

Baby turtles in Vanuatu! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #seaturtle #babyturtle #animalsofvanuatu #faunaofvanuatu 📽 : @coconut_krab

Espiritu Santo is the largest island in the nation of Vanuatu and is no less than a tropical paradise, ready to discover. As you venture past the beauty of the coconut plantations, you can discover stunning places like Champagne Beach or Port Orly. Maybe this great video can convince you to startplanning your escape to Santo? (Did you notice the spiders in the video? They look scary, but they are actually beautiful to see!) #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #espiritusanto #discoversanto #portorly #champagnebeach #yachting #turquoise 📽: @theislandervu

Pot Vila Harbour at sundown. #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #sunset #su down #portvila #portvilaharbour 📽: @estemarcel

The spectacular beauty of Vanuatu nights! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #milkyway #timelapse 📽: @coconut_krab

Happy International Women's Day! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #womensday #internationalwomensday  📸 : @leeshaoverhere, @tabuhaos, @haosblonghandikraft, @ju_lee0520, @vanuatu_bijouterie, @jaimeenkenni_, @joydezigns, @davidkirklandphotography, @iamsouthsea, @tyte_metisse20

Happy International Women's Day! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #womensday #internationalwomensday  📸 : @iamsouthsea

Memories of Vanuatu, or the New Hebrides as it was known then: 1) Malekula, 1915 2) Erakor, 1910 3) Pentecost, 1906 4) Ambrym 1898 5) Efate 1919 6) Ambrym, 1913 (the volcanic eruption) 7) Tongoa, 1935 8) Tonga, 1948 9) Nguna, 1905 10) Ambae, 1906 #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #historyofvanuatu #newhebrides 📸: Jean-Claude Seule

I'm often asked about the hotels in Vanuatu, so here's a few pictures to introduce you to some of them: @ratuaprivateislandresort, @tamarindbeachestate, @tanna_rockwater, @havannahboathouse, @whitegrasstanna, @aoreislandresort, @iririki, @grandhotel_casino_vanuatu, @matevululodge and @holiday_inn_resort_vanuatu #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #hotelsinvanuatu #hotelsofvanuatu 📸: @whitegrasstanna, @matevululodge, @aoreislandresort, @andrewglad1, @tanna_rockwater, @tamarindbeachestate, Leah Fasher, @ratuaprivateislandresort, @ulrika.wanderwoman, @iririki, @images_by_pb_portraits, @grandhotel_casino_vanuatu and @holiday_inn_resort_vanuatu

Happy Valentine's day! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #valentine #valentinesday #coral #milliondollarpoint 📸: @haileybe and @vanuatuislands

Kwakéa is an island located east of Vanua Lava in the Banks Islands, Vanuatu. It was once settled by migrants from nearby Mota. In addition, the anthropologist Robert Codrington spoke of an earlier migration of Polynesians from Tonga sometime during the first half of the 19th century, around 50 years before he wrote his work on Melanesian languages in 1885. However, they were forced to leave after a series of quarrels with the native Melanesians and when they tried to return a year later, they were attacked and were driven off. In the mid-1890s, English settlers Frank and Alice Whitford purchased the island from the native title owners, who were from Mota. The Whitfords created coconut plantations, and lived on the island until the mid 1940’s. The Whitfield family cemetery is said to remain on the island till today. The island is now owned by the Kerr family, who renewed the lease with the traditional custodian owners in 2008. It has been developed into a private island resort for tourism. Kwakea island is niw the ultimate experience for anyone looking for an adventurous holiday. They offer their guests exciting activities tailored to their preferences. Whether it’s snorkelling the fringing reefs, kayaking in the lagoon, spearfishing for dogtooth tuna, or simply relaxing and soaking up the tropical atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. They even have this charming old jeep to drive around on the island. I have never been there, but it is very high on my bucket list 🤩 #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #adventure #kwakea #kwakeaisland #jeep 📽: @tim_kerr889

World famous musician Alistair Campbell has arrived in Vanuatu for a show with reggae songs of his former band UB40. He has received a warm welcome and is no doubt enjoying a shell of kava and preparing for his show in the Korman stadium in Port Vila on the 8th of Februari. #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #famouspeopleinvanuatu #ub40 #kingstontown #redredwine #reggae #kormanstadium

Beautiful people of Tanna island! #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #peopleofvanuatu #peopleinvanuatu 📸: @groovybananaphotography , @davidkirklandphotography , @grainconnoisseur , @terrax , @rohbow.stretch , @whitegrasstanna , @monkey.inc , @katiepurling and @xristina_withx

Stunning footage of a Dugong mom and baby, near @lopelopebeachbungalows 🥰🤩 #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #dugong #savethedugong #animalsofvanuatu #faunaofvanuatu 🎬: @lopelopebeachbungalows and @santo_sue

Nestled amidst swaying coconut trees and two unique Blueholes along the luxuriant East Coast of Espiritu Santo, Matevulu Lodge is the perfect escape to reconnect with nature. The Ocean lulling you to sleep and sunrise welcoming you in the morning. Matevulu Lodge is the ultimate beach holiday. Slip into a world of tranquility and enjoy an idyllic scenery for a relaxing stay, rich in discoveries of the local flora and fauna and adventures : reef snorkeling, exploring islands, pristine rivers and nearby Blueholes (30min walk/kayak). #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #hotelsofvanuatu #hotelsinvanuatu 📽: @matevululodge and @gaellia

In between Fiji and New Caledonia lies a hidden gem of the Pacific not known to many people: Futuna Island.  Futuna lies in the easternmost part of Vanuatu in the Tafea province. It is a tightknit community with a population of around 600 people. The island is sometimes called west Futuna to distinguish it from Wallis and Futuna, and also can be known as Erronan by its island neighbour, Tanna. Although it is part of the Melanesian country of Vanuatu it is considered by some to be a Polynesian outlier with the Futunese language having a strong connection to Samoan, Tuvaluan, and Maori. Futuna is said to be the 'Gateway' to the gospel in Vanuatu, the first island where its inhabitants accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ.   There are 5 main villages on Futuna Island: Iasoa, Ipao, Matangi, Ihsia, and Imounga. These are the smiles from children and people from Iasoa and Ipao.  #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments #futuna #westfutuna #pikinini 📸: The Coconet

Happy Niu Yia! As Vanuatu is on the other side of the earth, they start celebrating new year 10 hours earlier then we do in Belgium.

7 reasons why you shouldn't visit Vanuatu 😉 #vanuatuconsulateinbelgium #vanuatu #discovervanuatu #southpacific #melanesia #instatravel #travelgram #beachlife #islandlife #vanuatutourism #vanuatuislands #vanuatumoments #pacificparadise #flyairvanuatu #answerthecallofvanuatu #remoteplaces #traveldestinations #adventuretravel #wanderlust #offgrid #vanuatumoments 🎬: @d.mack