Malaita Island

Malaita is the primary island of Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands, one of the best places in the Solomon Islands. Malaita is made up of one large island to the east of Guadalcanal and many minor atolls to the east, notably Ontong Java and Sikiana. In Malaita, you will see undisturbed, pure beauty. Its tropical forest and river systems are intact in their pristine condition. There is no pollution or exploitation. Malaita's main characteristics include several river systems, springs, high altitude waterfalls, and canyons. You may also go snorkeling off the coast of North Malaita. Sunsets at Langa Langa Lagoon are breathtaking.

The Malaitans are well-known for their music and dance, which are often related to ceremonies. Several of the organizations, notably the 'Are'are, famed for their panpipe ensembles, are SSEC members whose traditional music is no longer played due to religious restrictions. Secular dance is comparable to common patterns in the Solomon Islands, including patterns taught from plantation work gangs or motions learned at the Honiara cinema. Sacred dances adhere to rigorous formal forms and include panpipers. Some dances illustrate traditional activities, such as the tue tue dance, which depicts the movements of the boat and fish, as well as the birds overhead. Frequent performances can also be found in Honiara and other parts of the Solomon Islands.

• Location: Malaita Province, Solomon.