Laplap Sosor Food Tour

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This is a real look at subsistence farming in action — identifying plants, understanding how they are used in everyday Malekula cooking, and getting hands-on with the harvest. Expect to dig up whole yams, which is every bit as muddy and entertaining as it sounds, as well as gathering coconut and the leaves needed to wrap and cook the laplap.<br><br></div><div>Back at the cooking area, you help prepare everything from scratch. You will cut the ingredients, build the laplap, and get the fire going — starting with coconut husk to catch the flame, then layering on stronger woods to build the heat. The laplap then goes in to cook for around an hour and a half, which is all part of the process.<br><br></div><div>When it is ready, the unveiling is a moment of its own. The laplap is unwrapped and finished the true Malekula way — fresh coconut milk squeezed over the top. Because of its size, laplap sosour is meant to be shared, which is why we call it Unity Food in our local language. You sit down with your hosts and enjoy the meal you helped create together.<br><br></div><div>The tour runs entirely on the grounds of Nawori Sea View Bungalows, and transfers from Lakatoro are available at 12,000 VT (approx. 143 AUD) return. We strongly recommend pairing this experience with one of our other tours — such as the Wala Day Tour — to make the most of your transfer. If you do combine tours, please select the transfer only once when booking.</div>", "departure_and_return": "<div>Nawori Sea View Bungalows, Wala, north-east coast of Malekula. Transfers from Lakatoro are available as an add-on.</div>", "faq": "<div><strong>What is laplap sosour and why is it special to Malekula?</strong></div><div>Laplap sosour is a traditional dish originating from north-east Malekula. It is a signature part of local food culture here, and this tour is one of the few ways to learn how it is made the traditional way.<br><br></div><div><strong>What actually happens during the Laplap Sosour Food Tour?</strong></div><div>You will spend around three hours harvesting fresh ingredients from the garden, preparing the laplap together with your hosts, building a fire using coconut husk and wood, and then sharing the finished meal as a group.<br><br></div><div><strong>Where does the Laplap Sosour Food Tour take place?</strong></div><div>The entire experience takes place on the grounds of Nawori Sea View Bungalows, including the garden harvest, food preparation, and the shared meal at the end.<br><br></div><div><strong>How do I get to Nawori Sea View Bungalows for the tour?</strong></div><div>Transfers from Lakatoro are available for 12,000 VT (approximately 143 AUD) one way per trip. We strongly recommend pairing this tour with another experience, such as the Wala Day Tour, to make the most of your transfer. Please only select the transfer once when booking.<br><br></div><div><strong>Why is this dish called Unity Food?</strong></div><div>In our local language, we call laplap sosour Unity Food because it is made and shared together. 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