South Pacific Phrasebook (Lonely Planet)

Price 11.56 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9780864425959




Pages 320

Year of production 1999

Full of cultural tips and hints on local protocol, the South Pacific Phrasebook will help guide you through situations ranging from visiting a New Zealand marae or enjoying Tonga"s Heilala celebrations, to joining in a Samoan kava ceremony or checking out a Hawaiian hula competition. Open up communication with local greetings and conversation starters, and discover the culture through traditional dance, legend and songs.In This Guide:Covers the languages of the Cook Islands, Easter Island, Fiji (Fijian & Fijian Hindi), Hawaii, New Caledonia, New Zealand (Maori & NZ English), Niue, Norfolk & Pitcairn islands, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga.Favorite local dishes and traditional ways to cook up a feast.Maps locating each island within the region.Festivals, ceremonies and placenames.