The traditional building housing the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs in Vanuatu will be jointly opened by the President of the National Council of Chiefs, Chief Senimao Tirsupe and Head of State Baldwin Lonsdale today.
Vanuatu Malvatumauri building Photo: RNZI/Len Garae
Witnessing the event will be the presidents of the 20 Island Councils, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet, diplomats and the general public of Port Vila.
The event will include elaborate custom ceremonies which have not been since the original opening of the Traditional Meeting Place almost 40 years ago.
The original thatch roof of the building was wrecked by Cyclone Pam two years ago.
The restoration, which cost $US181,000 was financed by the Cyclone Recovery Funds.
