Festival and events
Through write-ups and images find out about the main festivals and events scheduled on Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa throughout the year.
Lifou
WETR IS HERE! - Next held: 31st August - 2nd September 2012
Every year the "Wetr is here!" festival welcomes you with open arms in Easo tribal village, on Lifou. It is a rare opportunity to spend three days explori...
THE VANILLA FESTIVAL - Next held: 19th - 21st October 2012
Each year the Lifou Tourism association organises its Tourist Weekend focusing on vanilla, the leading product in Drehu, as the island is known locally. L...
Maré
THE AVOCADO FESTIVAL - Next held: 28th April - 1st May 2012
The Avocado Festival is held each year in Nece tribal village on Maré. Now an essential event in New Caledonia, this festival showcases farmers' work and,...
THE WAJUYU FESTIVAL - Next held: 1st - 4th November 2012
Created in 2006 on the initiative of the Maré fishermen, the Wajuyu Festival, held each year around November 11, celebrates the only fish the Nengone elde...
Ouvéa
THE LAGOON FESTIVAL - Next held: June 2013
Since 2006 Ouvéa has organised its Lagoon Festival each year. It is an opportunity for all the island's fishermen to demonstrate their expertise. And for ...
THE WALEÏ FESTIVAL - Next held: 13th - 15th July 2012
The Waleï Festival is organised each year in Heo, a tribal village in the Saint-Joseph District, on Ouvéa. It is the opportunity for the many guests to di...
THE LOYALTY ISLANDS FAIR - Next held: 14th - 16th September 2012
The Loyalty Islands Fair is held every year at the beginning of September. Each year it is organised by one of the three Loyalty Islands: Lifou, Maré or O...
