Hapatoni and the culture of welcome
We first visited the community of Hapatoni, on the island of Tahuata, aboard a ship called the National Geographic Orion….
South Pacific Stories
South Pacific Stories is an outsider’s journey into island life. We are traveling to a world defined by the ocean; it’s the home of great navigators and artists, and the site of both historic oppression and modern resurgence. We will learn about life from the people who live here, where islands are so far flung they rarely appear together on one map. We will listen, follow, and ask the people we meet to choose new sources and locations. The stories you find here will come from those experiences. Our commitment is to be curious and to listen. This helps us honour the stories we hear.
