"Hello, how are you?" Thank you very much -- see you later!
Come join us for a quick hello to meet some locals, who we hope will show up so we can show off the very few phrases we know in Bislama, the local language in Vanuatu. They also speak English and French - but it is so much more fun learning new words which can lead to new friends! Best that you say "Olsem wanem?" which means "How are you?" and then, you can react with "I gud" (it's good / I'm fine).
Luganville is the second largest city in Vanuatu after the capital Port Vila; it is located on the island of Espiritu Santo and has a population of around 18,000. Those on Vanuatu's northern islands regard Luganville as their big city, particularly indigenous populations, call it Santo; rural residents of Espiritu Santo call it Kanal (from the former French name "Canal du Segond"). Luganville served as a major base of operations for American troops during World War II. As such, one of Luganville's biggest industry is tourism, especially in WWII artifacts and scuba diving.
Vanuatu is famous for it's grass fed beef - but if you want a traditional snack, try the Nangai nuts. They are roasted or boiled and served on skewers. They have a lightly sweet and crunchy texture, and come from native trees that are unique to Vanuatu.
