Monthly Archives: September 2018

Our next legend comes from the Chuuk State (also known as Truk) of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The many islands within this huge atoll are crowned with natural beauty. The outer barrier reef is punctuated with idyllic sand spits dotted with … Continue reading →

If you’re living in or near London, or if you’re traveling there soon, you’re in for a treat. A major new art exhibition opening in London later this month at the Royal Academy of Arts. Titled, Oceania, the exhibit will be the largest collection … Continue reading →

The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) forms a chain of 14 volcanic islands: Agrihan, Alamagan, Anatahan, Asuncion, Farallon De Medinilla, Farallon De Pajaros (Uracas), Guguan, Maug (three islands), Pagan, Rota, Saipan, Sarigan and Tinian stretching over 375 miles north to south, with a land area of 181 square miles. There are three major inhabited islands, but … Continue reading →

A couple of months ago Radio New Zealand posted an article about Pacific women artists who work hard to balance their art and family life that I have been meaning to share… Pacific visual artist Janet Lilo is a mother … Continue reading →

Last week at the Samoa Nei Galo Festival, eight schools participated in contemporary dancing that told a story of Samoa’s struggle for freedom from slavery. Students representing the Saint Joseph’s College, Lepa/Lotofaga College, Paul VI College, Safata College, Aleipata College, Avele College, … Continue reading →

Here’s a short and sweet story from the Big Island of Hawaii. This one is fascinating because the stars of the story are plants and not an animal or person. The legend comes from the book Tales Told in Hawaii. … Continue reading →

A joint media release from Suva, Fiji, was recently announced about how the Government, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps came together to discuss Arts and Education at a Dialogue funded by the European Union. The event was … Continue reading →