Category: PressRelease

(February 25, 2026 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The annual Yap Day celebrations are one of the largest and most authentic of all of Micronesia’s cultural events. Each year Yap Day is hosted at one of Yap’s traditional village sites, and this year Tamor, in Tamil Municipality, will showcase the Yap Day performances and…

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.…

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…

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,…

(May 29, 2025: Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): World Expo 2025 visitors have a rare opportunity to experience authentic Pacific Island culture as Yap, one of the Federated States of Micronesia’s four states, showcases its rich heritage through the remainder of May. The island paradise, famous for its giant manta ray diving and ancient stone…

The Grand Finale to a Four-Year Celebration Across the FSM (April 28, 2025: Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): Yap State will proudly be hosting the 4th Annual Micronesia Expo from July 21–26, 2025. This year marks a significant milestone, as Yap becomes the final of the four (4) sister states of the Federated States of…

The Villages of Rull and Weloy to Host This Year’s Festivities (January 27, 2025) – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM: The 56th Annual Yap Day Festival will be held in the villages of Rull and Weloy from February 26 to March 3, 2025. Yap Day is one of the premier and largest cultural events in…

US and Japanese Navy Personnel Assist with Restoration (December 3, 2024—Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): As part of its commitment to historical preservation and cultural exchange, the Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) recently collaborated with the Japanese Navy and US Navy SeaBees on a significant cleanup and restoration initiative at key World War II heritage sites.…

The Pacific’s Premier Dive Photography Event Set to Return in 2025 (November 6, 2024 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The 17th annual MantaFest, hosted by the Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers, has once again captivated underwater photographers, divers, and ocean enthusiasts from around the world. The event saw several returning participants, a…

(October 11, 2024: Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM) – Yap will have a strong presence at the 2024 DEMA show that will take place from November 19-22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada. DEMA is the largest trade-only event in the world for companies doing business in the scuba diving and ocean water…