The Pan Pipe
The Pan Pipe
Though commonly linked in Western traditions to the god Pan, the pan pipe has unique iterations in Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands and Tonga — versions that have rarely been shared beyond those countries’ shores. Join our host Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava as he journeys across the Moana Pacific to uncover the hidden stories of the pan pipe.
Host: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava
Knowledge holders:
Vincent Rohimae
Edgar Hinge
Tu’ifonualava Kaivelata
Simione Sevudredre
Written by: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava
Directed by: Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava & Guy Pigden
Filmed & Edited by: Campfire Studios NZ
Director of photography: Isaac Newcombe
Producer: Will Fleming
Editor: Sam Wheeler
Graphics: Ben Ashby
Composer: Tomas Iglesias
Sound design & mix: Envy Studios
Colourist: Dave Mclaren
Research Assistant:
Huni Mancini
Cultural Advisors:
Tu’ifonualava Kaivelata
Ma’ara Maeva
Dionne Fonoti
Locations: Port Vila, Vanuatu, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Auckland, NZ
Special thanks to
Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound
Alexander Turnbull Library
Auckland War Memorial Museum I Tāmaki Paenga Hira
Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision
Ministry of Culture & Heritage
Tagata Moana Cultural Lead: Mahi Moana Incorporated
Produced by: SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music I Toi te Arapūoru
This film is supported by funding from Manatū Taonga | The Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
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