The artificial island of Laulasi is about 16 km south from the town of Auki in the Langa Langa Lagoon. it is thought that people were forced into the lagoon during hostilities amongst the inhabitants of Malaika. They then built the island using coral from the lagoon.
People on Laulasi believe that their ancestors were incarnated as sharks which protected them. As a result, the animals are treated with almost divine reverence and the ancient art of shark calling is still practiced regularly on the island.
During the ritual, pork is fed to the sharks. The pork that is used in the ritual comes from black pigs and the blood in the meat is red, so the colors black and red are taboo on Laulasi. Remember that when visiting the island!
The largest settlement on Laulasi Island is Langalanga. Laulasi is one of the islands where shell money is made.
You can get to Laulasi Island by canoe, or dugout, from the town of Talakili, except for Saturdays, when canoes are not for rent. Talakili is not far from Auki. Laulasi Island is some 100 km northeast of Honiara.
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