Independence Day

Sunday 30th was Independence Day, 37 years since Vanuatu became a self-governing country. We spent the morning at Independence Park with Neville.

The grandstand was all decorated up,

 All the armed forces were on parade,

 Our man President Obed Moses was there, and Pastor Allen led a prayer - we couldn't see him but we recognised his voice.

There was a bit of mayhem when lollies were dropped from a helicopter.

A bouncy castle for the children

 and lots of food stalls - this is the back of one with a whole family affair helping, cooking on a BBQ or in this case an open fire.

Lots of fun for all, and the entertainment went on all day and into the evening. 

The brass band playing 'I See Red' with Nasi, the mascot for the Pacific Games to be held to in Port Vila in December, was a highlight for us.