Monthly Archives: June 2016

International Archives Day (IAD) was celebrated on June 9, 2016 worldwide. However, The National Archives of Fiji decided to postpone their date to today and had an “Open Day” inviting all Fijians to come and learn about their archives. As … Continue reading →

When visiting any island in the Pacific, it won’t take long to notice the focal point of any town- the market. The church, ceremonial and museum houses and even government buildings may catch the eye of the inquisitive visitor. But … Continue reading →

Here is a message from David Fricker, President of the International Council on Archives, regarding International Archives Day (IAD): Today is a very special celebration for archivists and records managers worldwide. I wish you all a happy International Archives Day. … Continue reading →

The samoaobserver has recently published an article about sharing the idea of culture. The Museum of Samoa has started a project in which many Samoan visitors were asked about their definition of culture. The submitted replies that are captured in the … Continue reading →

Radio New Zealand recently posted an interview with Dr. Malakai Koloamatangi, an academic from New Zealand’s Massey University, about Tonga’s first encounter with Dutch explorers.  Koloamatangi says that the explorers only stayed for four days, in which time they managed to both trade and … Continue reading →

Among all the traditional dancing, floral and culinary arts, exhibitions and workshops that are currently on display at the Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam, Pacific Islands fashion is also making a flourish throughout the festival. Solomon Islands designer, Farlaii Floyd, believes that … Continue reading →