South Pacific Phrasebook (Lonely Planet) - Softcover

Hadrien Dhont; Carrie Stipic Fawcett; Naomi C. Losh; Te 'Atamira

9780864425959: South Pacific Phrasebook (Lonely Planet)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0864425953 ISBN 13: 9780864425959

Publisher: Lonely Planet, 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.

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Review:

National Geographic Traveler, September 2006
'Lonely Planet Phrasebooks. Portable, pocket-size, cheap, and available for almost any country you might want to visit...'

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