Sikaiana Cultural Village Opens with Cultural Show at Red Beach
BY DESMOND RAHE
The Sikaiana Cultural Show opened in Red Beach settlement, showcasing tradition, music, and community spirit, marking the launch of the new Sikaiana Cultural Village in North East Guadalcanal.

The event brought together the Sikaiana people—a Polynesian community from the Malaita Outer Islands—who proudly showcased their rich cultural heritage to locals, tourists, and media representatives.

Dressed in traditional attire, from elders to children, the Sikaiana community filled the air with the rhythms of dance, the beat of drums, and the sounds of ancient songs passed down through generations.

“I am the elder of this village, Red Beach,” said Robert Sisilo, a respected community leader. “We are really happy to showcase our cultural performances to our people and also for the tourists, as part of promoting our traditional way of life.”

The cultural village features guided tours, traditional entertainment, and demonstrations of skills such as mat weaving, basket making, coconut tree climbing, and building houses from coconut leaves.
“This is a way of preserving our culture,” said Fr. Eric Tevaiola, an Anglican priest and elder in the community. “It is also part of our culture preservation, for younger generations to know.”

Sisilo also took a moment to thank both local media outlets. “Thank you to all the local media for coming and looking at the performances. I hope through newspapers and social media, we can promote this village a little bit—not only for the people, but also for the tourists,” he added.



