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June 26, 2026 Yap FM – The Inaugural Yap State Department of Resources and Development Conference 2026 concluded on a high note with the official signing of the Conference Outcomes Document—a significant milestone that transforms four days of dialogue into a shared commitment for action. Held under the theme, “Caring for our Land, our Sea,…

June 15, 2026 – by yapadmin The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) partnered with the Federated States of Micronesia -Yap Visitors Bureau (YVB) to release a comprehensive report based on the International Visitor Survey (IVS). Published under SPTO’s Pacific Tourism Data Initiative, the report offers an in-depth look at the preferences, spending patterns, and experiences of…

(March 30, 2026 – Yap Visitors Bureau, Yap, FSM): The 2nd Annual Micronesian Culture and Traditions Day officially took place on March 30, 2026, at the Yap Living History Museum, bringing together community members, students, leaders, and cultural advocates in a vibrant celebration of heritage and unity. Hosted by DYCA, the event began at 3:00…

(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…