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Ben Cropp's wild Australia. Season 1. Episode 6, Legends of the South Pacific / narrated by Ben Cropp.
- Format:
- Other
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Legends--Melanesia.
- Legends.
- Legends--Solomon Islands.
- Legends--Vanuatu.
- Mythology, Pacific Island.
- Folklore--Melanesia.
- Melanesia.
- Solomon Islands.
- Vanuatu.
- Genre:
- Documentary films.
- Feature films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (52 minutes)) : sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- [Queensland, N.S.W.] : Ben Cropp Production, [2008]
- [Eugene, Oregon] : Heritage Broadcasting Service, [2008]
- System Details:
- digital
- Summary:
- Legends of the South Pacific is a travel adventure in Vanuatu, with Ben Cropp encountering the amazing rites, and learning of the incredible legends, of the indigenous people there. Vanuatu is a beautiful, remote island, filled with unique stories, ceremonies and beliefs. It is also the location of the Yasur volcano. You will learn about John Crumb's Day and its significance for the people there, via their "cargo cult" ceremonies, including their "U.S. military unit" marching up the volcano. You will also see the Dugong Resort tourist venue, learn the story of the dugong, the legendary manatee, and watch people swimming together with one of them.
- Notes:
- Description based on online resource; title from title screen (viewed on April 9, 2025).
- Description based on a DVD record.
- OCLC:
- 635695477
- Publisher Number:
- 14115 Flashback Entertainment
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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