Melanesia

This article examines the heritage of ritualised homogeneity as a behavioural praxis and as an analytical research class in Melanesia since the early 1980s. One case report on significant changes in the Gebusi of Papua New Guinea indicates that ritualised homosexuality and boy sex have become behavioural vestigially or moribund and that it has been hard to characterise sex in these notions (as the initial advocate of these notions himself suggested).

The historic transformation in Melanesia shows the connection between the current constructions of straight sex standards and the desire for local progressive and up-to-date developments. More importantly, how can sexologists unknowingly embrace the ideology of sex choices and liberty in the West, while viewing historic and non-Western practice as linked to culture rather than open to personal research and humanity.

Overview of the expedition.....

Overview of the expeditions..... Melanesia's South Pacific Isles are located in northern and eastern Australia, from Papua New Guinea in the western part to Fiji in the eastern part. Every day, human beings are living in small communities whose apparent modesty is superimposed by complicated links between families and commercial and interchange nets. Discover the secret treasures of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Mountains on this exploration tour.

Enjoy the cordial friendliness of the locals and let yourself be amused by sensational culinary presentations. Sailing from the lush artery of the Sepik River in New Guinea over the Bismarck Sea to the remotest banks of the Admiralty Islands. Manus, the biggest, has the smallest densities in all of PNG; its inhabitants still live a traditionally life style.

On Nissan Island is the pretext for a festive celebration where you are the special guests. We are one of the first travellers to come back to Bougainville in over two centuries. Gliding through the clear blue water of the Solomon Islands, new views and unforeseen meetings are waiting above and below the sea floor.....

If you are a serious birdwatcher, the area has some isolated island with unique birdlife. Snorkelling is like a sea tank with stunning cliffs, sea corals and many colourful fishing spots awaiting discovery. The second part of the journey goes on through the Solomon Mountains to Vanuatu. Their guides' skills can be seen in the remotest places (some of them hadn't seen a boat since last year's visit) and the welcome of the people.

From astonishing birdlife to babies' tortoises and toxic snake corals, from walks in the woods to staggering falls and snorkelling along some of the world' s richest and most varied snorkelling sites. Expeditions are held every year in October (spring in Melanesia). length of expedition: 14 Days, incl. 12 overnight stays on board the vessel, plus one overnight in Madang, plus cruise time.

groupe sizes: 50 people, plus forwarding personnel, hotels and crews. We start with an night in Madang on the northeastern Papua New Guinea coastline and end with our final destination Honiara, Solomon Islands. Tonight you will be meeting your companions and the exploration teams for supper at the resortl.

Beautifully located on a promontory encircled by peninsulas and islets, Madang is a flourishing municipality known for its tradition of art, first-class scuba dive sites and the wealth of nearby forrests. Begin the mornings with a tour of the Lababia Gamelife Management Area with its high wood and abundance of wild animals before you return to Madang to discover the market with your guide.

As of this afternoons, embark on the Spirit of Enderby, sit in your cabins and accompany the skipper and your crew on the conn. while we dock. The Sepik is the longest stream in Papua New Guinea, which flows from the highland to the Bismarck Sea.

It is the elixir of life for the humans, fauna and flora they call home, and has promoted great traditionally talented performers. Exploring the Zodiac by following the inlets and canals in quest of game. The rarely frequented and little known island of Manus is regarded as a gem in the Papua New Guinea area.

They are bioisolated and host a high percentage of native endemics, among them the Superb Pitta, which is probably one of the high points of the outing. The Manus region has the least population in New Guinea, where the population still lives a very old-fashioned way of life.

Manus has some of the most beautiful and richest coral canals in the area. Rarely studied coral corals promise countless possibilities. In the far northern part of New Ireland and as a seperate biological area we spent a whole afternoon exploring the island of Mussa and the area.

The island of Mussa is one of the westernmost expansions of the Lapita civilization. There is further discussion as to whether this was due to the return or whether it is possibly one of the oldest known places, as the population has left Asia. Explore the unique cultures and lives of the locals at this secluded Pacific post.

Important testimonies of the great Japonese occupying forces can still be found near the city, but today the area is a growing tourist crossroads due to the wealth of the country and the seas. Later, snorkelling in the clear water of the reef. It is also littered with historical places from the Second World War.

Nissan's water is full of sea creatures, a lush tropic tunnel embedded in lush drift. Rarely has anyone had the chance to explore this fascinating aquatic environment, which offers plenty of fishing and untouched reindeer herds. On land there are still memories of the short but intense activity of WWII, during which the Kiwis and UK troops reconquered the Isles by the occupying Japan.

Snorkelling the local reef to see another kind of reef. Nowadays it is once again developing into a lively and remarkable unspoilt paradise with one of the greatest diversity of species in the area above and below water. We' re planning to visit the Arawa area, which is a great place to reach the inner parts of the islands and the cliffs the Sui Falls in search of dugong and alligators.

Kina Shell Dollars was produced here and used widely in stores around the neighbouring isles. Located in the western province of the Solomon Isles, the New Georgia vulcanic archipelago is characterised by vast cliffs and valleys, rocky areas and an unspoilt network of streams and canyons. Birdwatchers love to land on Kolombangara Island, where we are hoping to see the Roviana Rail and other endemics.

If you are more interested in the sea surroundings, the island of Ghizo offers some of the best snorkelling opportunities. Maybe a trip to the municipality of Ghizo with small shops by the water and an outdoor fair offers wooden or rock carving, for which the inhabitants of the Province are known. Arnavon Islands are located northwest of Santa Isabel in an area of great maritime diversity, for which Hawksbill Turtle is one of the most important rookies in the Pacific Ocean.

There is also a great variety of land animals with 41 bird and 6 bat and at least 7 types of land reptile. You can experience spectacular snorkelling around the island. We will cross a series of largely uninhabited islets off the north-western tip of Santa Isabel Island in the afternoons, before we visit the town of Kia.

It is the biggest town on the island of Santa Isabel and is an attraction as the buildings are constructed on stilt walkways over the clear water of the lake. Honiara was established by the Brits as a army stronghold during the Second World War on the north shore of Guadalcanal, on the Mataniko River.

Another route leads to the wooded hillsides of Mount Austen in quest of some of the most beautiful bird life in the Solomon Islands, among them the Solomon Sea Eagle. To those who drop off a shuttle to your hotels or airports, your trip will end OR with us explore the secrets of Melanesia.

Expedition prices in 2018: If you would like more information about this Melanesia Discoverer trip or the secrets of the Melanesia trip (Solomon Islands to Vanuatu), please call or email us. Another Papua New Guinea Explorer trip is also offered every year in April.....