Melanesia 2000 Explained
Melanesia 2000 was the first festival of Melanesian arts, first held in Noumea, New Caledonia in September 1975, supported by Jean-Marie Tjibaou.[1] It had its origins in the women's association, Smiling Melanesian Village Women's Groups which was formed in 1971 and advocated the idea of a cultural festival to promote Kanak arts.[2]
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Notes and References
- Book: Hayward, Philip. Sound alliances: indigenous peoples, cultural politics, and popular music in the Pacific. 10 July 2011. 1998. Continuum International Publishing Group. 978-0-304-70050-9. 48.
- Book: Howe. K. R.. Kiste. Robert C.. Lal. Brij V.. Tides of history: the Pacific Islands in the twentieth century. 10 July 2011. 1994. University of Hawaii Press. 978-0-8248-1597-4. 265.
