Monthly Archives: June 2015

International Archives Day in the Pacific Islands- 2015

A couple of archives in the Pacific Islands recently celebrated International Archives Day on the 9th of June, 2015 that is worth sharing: In Vanuatu, the National Library and Archives staff set up an exhibition to display old colonial postcards … Continue reading

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Homecoming: A Film About Pukapuka

Kia Orana! I would like to call your attention to a special documentary film project that needs a little help with fundraising on Kickstarter. It is a passionate, poignant, and informative look at Pukapuka, Cook Islands- one of the most remote … Continue reading

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Heiva San Diego 2015

I recently came across a press release about Heiva San Diego 2015 Festival that I thought appropriate to share: Heiva San Diego, a celebration of dance, culture and traditions from the Islands of Tahiti announces their August 2015 dates and program. … Continue reading

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Wanted: The American Chamorro Story

A few days ago the Pacific Daily News ran an article that invited all Chamorros living off of the islands to tell their story that will help with the understanding of where Chamorros live in the world, and what brought them there. The … Continue reading

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Guam Celebrates International Museum Day 2015

It seems like lately I have been posting lots of news coming from Guam. This is great, especially since they are hosting the Festival of Pacific Arts next year. However, here is an update from Simeon M. Palomo, Director-Designee, Division of Guam … Continue reading

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Traditional Canoe to Be Sailed Using Traditional Techniques

I always like to share an exciting adventure story. Last week I came across an article about a local traditional seafaring organization from Guam that is preparing to sail a proa from Taiwan to Guam using traditional navigational techniques. Every so … Continue reading

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Official Video of OCEANIA: A HYMN FOR THE PACIFIC

Last year I promoted a new song from the Pacific Islands called, Oceania: A Hymn for the Pacific.  It is like the song, “We Are the World,” but for the Pacific. The song is sung in several Pacific languages by several famous … Continue reading

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