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Jean-Marie Tjibaou
Born January 30, 1936 Died May 4, 1989 (Age 53)Hienghéne, Nouvelle-Calédonie2 Credits
Jean-Marie Tjibaou (1936-1989) is one of the great political leaders defending Kanak identity. Non-violent, Tjibaou sees in the influence of culture an essential tool for the affirmation of Kanak identity. In 1975, he organized the Mélanésie 2000 festival which welcomed 50,000 spectators and marked the Kanak cultural renaissance. This success launched Tjibaou towards a political career; with the Caledonian Union, he…
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The Works of Jean-Marie Tjibaou
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