About Loh Island
About Loh Island
Loh Island (Lo) lies in the Torres Islands, the northernmost and one of the most remote island groups of Vanuatu. Unlike much of Vanuatu, which is dominated by volcanic islands, the Torres are formed largely from uplifted coral limestone. Much of their coastline is rocky coral, making Loh's beautiful white-sand beaches especially rare within the island group.
The Torres Islands
The Torres are a small chain of islands at the far northern edge of Vanuatu, home to around 1,000 people. Few travelers make it this far north, and tourism remains very limited. There are few roads, shops, or modern facilities, and everyday life remains closely connected to the land and sea through gardening, fishing, and gathering local foods.
People & Kastom
Traditional knowledge of the ocean, winds, seasons, plants, and animals continues to shape daily life. Local languages are spoken alongside Bislama, while fishing, gardening, storytelling, and customary practices remain important parts of island life.
To learn more about the culture, environment, and traditional knowledge of the Torres Islanders, read anthropologist Carlos Mondragón's Of Winds, Worms and Mana: The Traditional Calendar of the Torres Islands, Vanuatu.