Monthly Archives: April 2017

Our next Pacific Islands legend comes from Palau and can be found in the book, Legends of Micronesia. The story is about the beginning of the breadfruit tree on the island. Breadfruit is a traditional staple throughout all of the islands … Continue reading →

Here’s a story that I’ve been meaning to share, but haven’t had the chance to do so until now. The story was posted last month by the Vanuatu Daily Post regarding Vanuatu’s National Chief Nakamal (a traditional meeting place used for gatherings … Continue reading →

I don’t often have news from New Caledonia, but a couple of stories recently broke out that I believe are appropriate for sharing on this blog… New Caledonia Candidate to Push Indigenous Rights of Kanaks Radio New Zealand  reported that a teacher, … Continue reading →

The Pasifika Festival that takes place annually in Auckland, New Zealand recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary last month on March 25-26. It is considered to be one of the largest Pacific Islands cultural festival in the world and over the years … Continue reading →

American Samoa is preparing for an extra special Easter weekend this year. Easter Sunday will be followed by the country’s Flag Day on Monday, Apr. 17 when residents will celebrate 117 years since the territory became part of the United States territories. … Continue reading →

I recently came across an interesting article form the Fiji Times Online about Amelia Lesumai and her hand-made items which she sells at the Fiji Museum. From small intricate bowls, earrings and necklaces to replicas of Fijian artifacts such as that of the … Continue reading →

The “Preserving and Processing of the Public Records Project” at the Tuvalu National Library and Archives got off to a good start. I did not realize that most of the records that we would be working on were being kept … Continue reading →