Remote atolls, the WWII history of Tarawa, and Kiritimati Island offer diving, fishing, and cultural immersion, while cuisine is based on seafood, coconut, and breadfruit.
01.01 New Year
July 12.07, Independence Day
08.07, Saint Kiribati Day
December 25.12, Christmas
December 26.12, Boxing Day
999, single emergency number
– Teburoro Tito, President
– Anote Tong, President
– David Tekei, politician
– removal of corals, sand and shells
- visiting sacred places without the consent of elders
- photographing people without permission
– sea turtle hunting
– export of coconut crab and rare birds
– When meeting, a light handshake or a bow is customary.
– Community ties play an important role
– It is customary to wear national costumes on holidays.
– In the villages, tourists are asked to respect traditions
– Polite address and a calm tone are required.
– greeting / Mauri / mauri
– gratitude / Ko rabwa / ko rabwa
– please / Tiaro / tiaro
– Sorry / Kabwara / kabwara
– Where is the bus…? / Iae te bus…? / iae te bus
– How much does the ticket cost? / E aei te tiketi? / e aei te tiketi
– pharmacy / Botaki / botaki
– I need a doctor / I tangira n doktor / i tangira n doktor
– I need help / I tangira n riki / i tangira n riki
– call the police / Kairi police / kairi police
– call an ambulance / Kairi ambulance / kairi ambulance
– Very tasty! / E riki naba! / e riki naba
– the bill, please / Bill tiaro / bil tiaro
– a toast / Te Mauri! (To life!) / te mauri
– joke / In Kiribati, the ocean is the road!
It is customary to discuss:
– Nature and the ocean
– Traditions and customs
– Fishing and maritime culture
– Tourism and islands
- Hospitality
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and power
- Economic difficulties
- Social problems
- Personal income
– swim in the Pacific Ocean
– relax on the beaches
– go boating
– to watch birds
Remote atolls, the WWII history of Tarawa, and Kiritimati Island offer diving, fishing, and cultural immersion, while cuisine is based on seafood, coconut, and breadfruit.
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01.01 New Year
July 12.07, Independence Day
08.07, Saint Kiribati Day
December 25.12, Christmas
December 26.12, Boxing Day
999, single emergency number
– Teburoro Tito, President
– Anote Tong, President
– David Tekei, politician
– removal of corals, sand and shells
- visiting sacred places without the consent of elders
- photographing people without permission
– sea turtle hunting
– export of coconut crab and rare birds
– When meeting, a light handshake or a bow is customary.
– Community ties play an important role
– It is customary to wear national costumes on holidays.
– In the villages, tourists are asked to respect traditions
– Polite address and a calm tone are required.
– greeting / Mauri / mauri
– gratitude / Ko rabwa / ko rabwa
– please / Tiaro / tiaro
– Sorry / Kabwara / kabwara
– Where is the bus…? / Iae te bus…? / iae te bus
– How much does the ticket cost? / E aei te tiketi? / e aei te tiketi
– pharmacy / Botaki / botaki
– I need a doctor / I tangira n doktor / i tangira n doktor
– I need help / I tangira n riki / i tangira n riki
– call the police / Kairi police / kairi police
– call an ambulance / Kairi ambulance / kairi ambulance
– Very tasty! / E riki naba! / e riki naba
– the bill, please / Bill tiaro / bil tiaro
– a toast / Te Mauri! (To life!) / te mauri
– joke / In Kiribati, the ocean is the road!
It is customary to discuss:
– Nature and the ocean
– Traditions and customs
– Fishing and maritime culture
– Tourism and islands
- Hospitality
It is not accepted to discuss:
– Politics and power
- Economic difficulties
- Social problems
- Personal income
– swim in the Pacific Ocean
– relax on the beaches
– go boating
– to watch birds