The Malakula Cultural Centre ... is very important and plays a very important role in preventing and preserving the cultures of the people of Malekula.
The main objectives for the Malakula Cultural Centre (MKS) are to:
- upgrade the custom and cultures of Malekula for the attraction of visitors and interested custom role from Malekula
- advertise the section headings based on MCC attach with the Vanuatu National Museum.
- collect and preserve artifacts of historical, customary and cultural importance used and practiced on the island of Malakula
- provide temperature and humidity control for the audio visual equipment.
Tasks carried out by the Malakula Cultural Centre:
- Carry out primary and secondary school visits
- Officer giving talks represent cultures in developing the Malampa REDI (5 years development plan).
- Give assistance to researchers and other people sent by the Vanuatu Cultural Centre to do work on Malekula.
Importance of the Malakula Cultural Centre:
The Malakula Cultural Centre situated at the Provincial Centre at Lakatoro, Central Malekula is very important and plays a very important role in preventing and preserving the cultures of the people of Malekula. We need to take every necessary steps to develop the Centre and make more collection from the hidden and sacred cultures.
History
The Malekula Cultural Centre is being established since 1991 to be the doorway and also, preserve and promote the cultures of Malekula.
