The Betikama Museum
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Puerto
Honiara, Guadalcanal, Islas Salomón
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$79
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 2 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
In the Guadalcanal dialect, Betikama means “beside the big water” -- its relevance will soon become apparent.
Betikama is a national High School in the Solomon Islands and is set in a secluded valley. Its on-site museum holds World War II memorabilia and artifacts. There are also exhibits expounding on local culture from the Solomons’ nine provinces.
Perhaps even more importantly, Betikama is famous for its student choir -- angelic voices harmonizing perfectly. Today, you will experience listening to a traditional bamboo band and the student choir -- an extraordinary opportunity.
Explore the museum to connect with this nation that still bears the scars of the Second World War. Listen carefully as your guide explains the cultural significance of the museum’s provincial artifacts, as these are woven into the American dream of freedom and democracy by way of the bloody, brutal mutual history of the Solomon Islands and the USA.
A skillful carver will demonstrate his art and give you the chance to try your hand at it if you wish.
It’s not the Pacific without a coconut -- enjoy a chilled piece of this delicious and nutritious fruit before you return to the pier.
Notes:
Due to road conditions, travel may be bumpy. Limited tourism infrastructure is part of the charm here; you are trading breadth of guide experience for authentic interaction. Please bring your spirit of adventure and bear with any language difficulties or operational surprises that may crop up.