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Today, Friday July 25, is the last day of the 4th Micronesia Expo and the last activity of the week was the Micronesia all around games. Teams from each island state compete in games of traditional skills including spear throwing for accuracy and distance, and copra (coconut) husking and coconut milk collection. First team to…

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Micronesians are renowned as master mariners and navigators. Day 4 of the Micronesia Expo 2025 saw some of those basis skills displayed with a demonstration of traditional raft-making skills using local bamboo and materials, while some, not so local, materials were also combined to create a hybrid canoe based on not so traditional techniques.  The…

The Kosrae team’s cooking demonstration was a popular attraction with visitors and guests treated to a delicious sampling of the flavors and tastes of Kosrae’s speciality dishes during Day 4 of the Micronesia Expo 2025 in Yap. Thank you Kosrae for the great food and fun experience!   Where Would You Like to go Next?…

Thursday’s Micronesia Expo performances moved to the Yap Living History Museum in Colonia.   The living museum was established in 2005 to preserve and promote Yapese heritage and history through exhibits and demonstrations of the Yapese living culture that is still regularly practised and respected in the community life of Yap. The well-kept museum grounds…

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“We are enjoying a rich cultural experience at the 4th Annual Micronesia Expo in beautiful Yap State. A huge shout out to all of the participants and performers!”   Where Would You Like to go Next?   Program Highlights Contact Us  

Yap Men re-enact the traditional transportation and placement of  ‘Rai’ (stone money) at Mangyol Cultural Site’s stone money bank, Makiy Village, Gagil, during the 4th Micronesia  EXPO 2025 currently underway on Yap from July 21 -25. Rai stones represent wealth, status, and history within the Yapese community and are still used for important transactions like…

Australia is proud to support the Federated States of Micronesia· Ambassador Jenny Grant and team are thrilled to be a part of the Micro EXPO in Yap celebrating the rich cultures and talents of the FSM. Vice President Palik said the EXPO is “a beacon of cultural exchange and collaboration showcasing the unique traditions and…

Day 2 of the 4th Micronesia Expo 2025 go off to a strong start with a dynamic Customer Service Training & Workshop led by Ms. Carol Cruz, Chairperson of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Education Committee. Lots of great interactions, hands-on activities, and valuable insights on how we can all level up our customer…