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Woleai Atoll Civil Airfield Re-Opens
The Woleai Airport was re-opened on Monday, February 9, after an extensive upgrade of its facilities and the construction of a new airport terminal. The airport had been closed for many years, with the only previous access to Woleai Atoll and its surrounding islands by an overnight journey on inter-island shipping from Yap’s Capital Colonia.…
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Revising the Ancient Art of Yapese Body Tattoos
In traditional Oceanic cultures the art of body tattoos, called Gachow in Yapese, evolved as an integral part of social and spiritual customs of the island populations. The tattoos reflected status and lifestyle and marked significant milestones and achievements such as puberty, marriage and birth, a warrior’s prowess, social standing and individual preferences. Designs mimicked…
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Join Us for the 19th Annual MantaFest 2026 – August 22 to September 06
The annual two-week Manta Ray Dive Festival, held on Yap in the Federated States of Micronesia, has been attracting underwater photographers and sports divers from all over the world for the past 20 years. First launched in 2006 by Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers , who continue as the principal sponsor, it has…
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Highlights of the 4th Micronesia Expo Yap 2025.
The week-long 4th Micronesian Expo took place on Yap from July 21–25, 2025. This one-of-a-kind celebration of culture, tradition, and island pride brought together all of the Federated States of Micronesia island states – Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae – for a celebration of their shared heritage through traditional dance, cuisine, cultural and historical presentations,…
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MicroExpo 2025 Traditional Dance Highlights
Many thanks to Lee Arkhie Perez Photography for these great video clips of the traditional dance performances captured during the week-long 4th Micronesia Expo 2025 held on Yap from July 21-25, 2025. For more of Lee’s photographs and videos please go to: https://www.facebook.com/iamperezphotography/ Where Would You Like to go Next? Program Highlights Contact…
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Highlights of the 4th Micronesia Expo Yap 2025.
In the words of the Acting Governor of Yap State Francis Itimai, ….” Good evening.. welcome to the closing ceremony of the 4th Micronesia Exposition, proudly hosted by Yap, the Land of Stone Money. Our shared Identity, our enduring energy and vibrant cultures that define the Federated States of Micronesia. This exposition was not merely…
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Let the Games begin!
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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Live-feed From Micronesia Expo 2025 in Yap
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Raft-making Demonstration and Sea Trials!
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…