2016-July
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Emeritus Professor John Lynch receives a distinguished service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai receives a distinguished service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Vanuatu Mobile Force members turn eyes right as they march past the reviewing stand.
A children's choir sings the national anthem at the President's annual cocktail party.
President Baldwin Lonsdale accept the welcome from the troops shortly after his arrival at Independence Park.
A kastom dancer from Mere Lava performs while the VMF band plays in the background.
Raising the flag.
Vanuatu is not free until all Melanesians are free. These words from father Walter Lini reverberate still.
A kastom dancer from Mere Lava performs while the VMF band plays in the background.
The VMF marching band once again put on a hilarous, show-stopping performance.
"Free Kanaky!"
Just about everybody had a flag, but some people had more flag than others.
The principal of the Port Vila Internatonal School receives receives a meritorious service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
A policeman stands by as the crowd gathers to celebrate at Independence Park.
President Lonsdale inspects a contingent of retired colonial police officers.
A children's choir sings the national anthem at the President's annual cocktail party.
Members of the VMF band. Their musical performance is a perennial favourite.
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai receives a distinguished service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Mr San Yong receives a meritorious service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Emeritus Professor John Lynch receives a distinguished service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
The principal of the Port Vila Internatonal School receives receives a meritorious service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Firing the salute.
The project manager for the Santo wharf receives a meritorious service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
Heath Minister Daniel Toara receives a distinguished service medal from President Baldwin Lonsdale.
The VMF marching band once again put on a hilarous, show-stopping performance.
Imagicity | Photography - exotica, mundanity and wonders | © Dan McGarry
