Monthly Archives: October 2014

Spooky Pacific Islands

Ghost stories are quite prevalent throughout the Pacific Islands, and just about anyone you meet there will be able to relate a ghastly experience to you. Traditionally, the Pacific Islands are oral societies, thus histories and legends were passed down … Continue reading

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Tokelau Language Week

It is Tokelau’s turn to take the highlight. This week is Tokelau Language Week  at the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. The theme is: ‘Taofi ke mau ki tau aganuku Tokelau-  Hold fast to your Tokelau Culture’. You can … Continue reading

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Reflections of the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts

The Journal of Pacific History has published an article by Dr. Katerina Teaiwa on the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts (FOPA). The article is titled “Reflections on the 11th Festival of Pacific Arts, Honiara, Solomon Islands, 1-14 July 2012.” This quadrennial event … Continue reading

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Oceania- A Hymn for the Pacific- Part 2

Just a quick note to let you know that the song, Ocean- A Hymn for the Pacific, by the Oceania All Stars is now available on YouTube. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMmKjXE4QFU Enjoy! Beachscape- Palau

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Niue Language Week

Apparently, this week is Niue language week at the Te Papa National Museum of New Zealand. The theme is ‘Fakaako, Fakaaoga, Fakamau-Kia Mauokafua e Vagahau Niue – Learn, Use, Retain – Maintain our Vagahau Niue’. Te Papa’s Pacific Cultures collections … Continue reading

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Oceania- A Hymn for the Pacific

A new song has been produced in Oceania that I would like to bring to your attention. The theme of the song is 1 Ocean, 1 People. It is sung in several languages and by several singers of the Pacific region, representing … Continue reading

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Tuvalu Language Week

The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is celebrating Tuvalu language week by marking the occasion through objects and other cultural treasures. This year’s theme, Tuvalu ko tou lagaifakalaga ke mau mai aulua foe, promotes the idea that language keeps your culture … Continue reading

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