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Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre
The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre, approximately 8 km northeast of the historic centre of Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, celebrates the indigenous culture of New Caledonia – the Kanak culture.
The Centre opened in June 1998 and was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano and named after Jean-Marie Tjibaou, the leader of the independence movement who had a vision of establishing a cultural centre which blended the linguistic and artistic heritage of the Kanak people. Explore the Kanak culture, its history and art through the centre’s photographs, paintings, sculptures, and other cultural artefacts.
Nouméa
Nouméa is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia and is also the largest French-speaking city in Oceania. It is situated on a peninsula in the south of New Caledonia’s main island, Grande Terre, and is home to the majority of the island’s European, Polynesian, Indonesian, and Vietnamese populations.
The city lies on a protected deep-water harbor that serves as the chief port for New Caledonia. Nouméa maintains much of New Caledonia’s unique mix of French and old Melanesian culture, however, it is best known for its idyllic beaches and relaxed atmosphere. With its gorgeous stretches of white sand and turquoise water, Noumea offers so much to see, do and discover.
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