South Pacific Islander woman preparing traditional food in her woven leaf walled kitchen

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Lap-lap is a traditional dish of Vanuatu, and that from the island of Malakula is said to be the best. Here a lady in northern Malakula, prepares lap-lap for a celebration. Methods are traditional, and although plastic is used, the kitchen is very traditional.

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Size: 5032px × 3342px
Location: Northern Central Malakula (Malekula) island, Vanuatu, Melanesia area of the South West Pacific
Photo credit: © CulturalEyes - AusSoc2 / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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