Monthly Archives: May 2022

The Vanuatu Daily Post recently ran an article about the Not-for-profit organization and record label, Wantok Musik, celebrating their 21st anniversary with Wantok Musik Vol. 3, the third compilation released by the label which represents a diverse range of First … Continue reading →

Journalist, Janessa Quitano of the Pacific Daily News recently wrote an article about how Serafin Tedtaotao, age 26, said it is up to the younger generations to keep the CHamoru culture alive. Tedtaotao brought his four nephews to a new … Continue reading →

Hawaii’s famous Hokule’a traditional double hull canoe has completed the first leg of the “Kealaikahiki Voyage” from Hawaii to Tahiti. Kealaikahiki, which means ‘The path to Tahiti’ is the first leg of a worldwide voyage by the Hokule’a and its sister vessel Hikianalia. Hokule’a’s first … Continue reading →

Journalist Fuimaono Lumepa Hald wrote an article for the Samoa Observer about how a children’s book about a Samoan grandfather who shared the story of a family siapo (tapa) with his grandchildren and is themed around the 60th independence anniversary … Continue reading →

Radio New Zealand recently posted an article about how two New Zealand-based Pasifika artists are leading a new arts initiative called the Toa Residency to increase support for Pasifika disabled people wanting to enter the arts industry. Musician Pati Umaga … Continue reading →

Radio New Zealand Pacific Journalist, Susana Suisuiki, wrote an article about how sustainability of the language and culture will be the main focus of this year’s Rotuman language week. Listed as one of UNESCO’s endangered languages, the Rotuman community in … Continue reading →

Radio New Zealand journalist, Susana Suisuiki, wrote a very interesting article about how the alluring images and real-life stories of Sāmoa’s Fa’afafine community has recently been described as ‘powerful’ at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art … Continue reading →