The islands of the kula
Milne Bay & Trobriand Islands
The Trobriand Islands are famous for their yam harvest, the dances of the Milamala season and the kula, a ceremonial exchange of shell valuables between islands. Milne Bay is a world of canoes, beaches and small island communities.
What to film
- Yam harvest and Milamala festival
- The kula exchange
- Sailing canoes
- Island life
- NGO projects
Practical information
Getting there — Flights to Alotau and small planes to Losuia (Kiriwina); boats between islands.
When to go — Best from June to October–November.
We filmed here — BNNVARA — Trobriand Islands
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