Talk:Vanua

Austronesian People
This word 'Vanua' (or Proto-Austronesian Banua) is such a special word that signifies our heritage and love of our homeland. When we're thousands miles apart from our home-our beloved respective islands, we always have that feeling of longing for our 'Vanua/Banua' (in my local tongue it's either Bansa or Banua) comparable to portuguese-speaking people's 'Saudades' albeit ours is more particular to our unwavering attachment to the beauty of our people, culture and country where we originally came from. Hence, in my home country, the act of unconditionally loving your people, nature, nation and God (collectively) in one word is called 'Maka-BANSA' (Maka- mean pro. In english this can be translated as Patriotism, but being Makabansa is more than just being patriotic, it has deeper uncompromising commitment to one's country). True to be told, Malayo-Polynesians are proud people. We're not afraid to flunt our sunkissed skin. We have some of the best beaches and mountains, vibrantly colorful culture and rich marine resources. Heck, our Aloha, Hafa adai, Mabuhay (etc) native greetings are now casually being used by other larger cultures!

Ah, our 'vanua' ideology, that's where it begins. Jdcedit (talk) 17:18, 21 August 2016 (UTC)