#festpac

[freehawaii]

DID YOU SEE IT?

[justarandomllamacorn]

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More people came into the fale/hale ☺🧡

[sumahi]

I was the Chair for the Literary Arts delegates for the Guam delegation to the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Cultures (FESTPAC). 8/9 of the delegates are featured in this image at the Literary Marketplace in the Honolulu Convention Center at the festival.

[mikeo56]

FESTPAC 2024 | Ocean Summit – 

"Redefining the Relationship Between Science & Culture Towards Protecting Our Island Earth" 

- features Oceanographer, Explorer and Founder of Mission Blue, Dr. Sylvia Earle; Oceanographer and NOAA Administrator, Dr. Richard Spinrad; and Pwo Navigator and PVS CEO Nainoa Thompson. Together they pull from their vast experiences and deep commitment to the oceans to illuminate the vital connections between science, technology and indigenous wisdom to find solutions for a better future. During the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts, the Polynesian Voyaging Society convened a two-day Mālama Honua Ocean Summit to discuss key issues surrounding the protection of our oceans and the practice of traditional voyaging and wayfinding.

[swldx]

RNZ Pacific 1114 17 Jun 2024

9700Khz 1057 17 JUN 2024 - RNZ PACIFIC (NEW ZEALAND) in ENGLISH from RANGITAIKI. SINPO = 43433. English, male announcer reading. QRM=R.Taiwan in Korean until 1058z when it s/off'd. Pips and news @1100z. PNG census. Plight of Indigenous Papuans ignored on world stage because of Gaza. Child Obesity in NZ. Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) happening at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa comes to a close, with a lot of talk about Climate Change. Singapore oil spill. Sports. @1109z "Pacific Waves" anchored by female announcer. Backyard fence antenna w/MFJ-1020C active antenna (used as a preamplifier/preselector), JRC NRD-535D. 100kW, beamAz 325°, bearing 240°. Received at Plymouth, MN, United States, 12912KM from transmitter at Rangitaiki. Local time: 0557.

[news2024news]

FestPAC: From shell money to carving, step inside the fale of Solomon Islands and Tokelau http://dlvr.it/T86sjY

[hkayzcee]

i'm happy festpac 2020 is in hawai'i🌞

[breacxn]

NAI what u put in your fina'dene?? 🌶🍋🍚and how pika is it fr... & for all you non-chamorros out there... make a #chamorro friend & ask if you can have some. or listen to my new freestyle biyashh 🎙soundcloud > @pipes671 . . . #newmusic #chamoru #guahan #saipan #tinian #luta #chamorrobeautiesmusic #jams #multiracial #pacificislander #festpac #micronesian #fiestaplate #finadene #hiphop #rap #beats #dsitempest

[littlebearedoodles]

SO UH. SO GUYS. YA GIRL IS IN A MUSEUM. THE MUSEUM THAT IS HOSTING THE VISUAL ARTS SECTION OF FESTPAC. FESTPAC, WHICH IS THE ARTS/CULTURE OLYMPICS OF THE PACIFIC. SO YEAH. this is fine. i'm ok (at The Guam Museum)

[freehawaii]

JUNE FREE HAWAII NEWS - MAUI SAYS NO TELESCOPES ON HALEAKALĀ

Why Are Mauiʻs Residents Saying “No” To Building Seven More Telescopes Atop Haleakalā? What Do Hawai`i Island Residents Think About Extending The US Armyʻs Lease For Pohakuloa Beyond 2029? Also Our Pacific Way Report On The 2024 Festival Of The Pacific Arts Held For The First Time In Hawaii, Why The Hawaiian Islands Have Never Been Specifically Named As Part Of The State Of Hawaii In Legal Documents & Another Fascinating Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o.

The June “Free Hawaii News” airing tonight at 6 PM on `Olelo Television Channel 53 on O`ahu and online at FreeHawaiiNews.com reports strong opposition to US military plans of building seven new telescopes atop Haleakalā. “The people of Maui are united in saying ʻa`ole,ʻ or ʻnoʻ to seven new telescopes being built on the summit of Haleakalā,” says Free Hawaii News co-host Hinaleimoana Wong. “Maui unanimously told the US military they donʻt want seven new telescopes at a recent public hearing and they also want the ones that are already up there taken down.” We also cover the US militaryʻs push to extend their lease at Pohakuloa on Hawai`i Island beyond 2029 and local residentʻs virtually complete opposition to it. Then our Pacific Way segment covers the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture which is being held for the first time in Hawai`i. “Ho`oulu Lāhui - Regenerating Oceania” will serve as the theme of FestPAC Hawai`i 2024, honoring traditions that FestPAC exists to perpetuate with an eye towards our future,” remarks Free Hawaii News co-host Leon Siu. We also report on why the Hawaiian islands have never been specifically named as part of the state of Hawai`i and also our very popular Kumu Hinaʻs Mana`o.

Free Hawaii News presents Hawaiian or kanaka maoli perspectives on a broad range of topics and issues affecting the Hawaiian Islands, the Pacific and the world. Brought to you by the Koani Foundation, Free Hawaii News airs every month on `Ōlelo Television on O`ahu, on all neighbor islands and on stations around the world. Check local listings for times.

Hinaleimoana Wong is a kumu hula, filmmaker, cultural activist, Hawaiian language speaker, preservationist and community leader. She has served as a member of the O`ahu Island Burial Council.

Leon Siu has for many years served as Foreign Minister of the Hawaiian Kingdom. He is active in that role at the United Nations in both New York City and Geneva, Switzerland. Besides being a diplomat, he is also an award-winning musician, composer and political analyst.

“Free Hawaii News” is online at FreeHawaiiNews.com, Facebook, Instagram and other social media sites.

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[sumahi]

I Famagu'on I Manmasters put Kotturan Chamoru giya FESTPAC

Sean Lizama, son of Chamoru Master Blacksmith Frank Lizama

Tom Torres, grandson of Chamoru Master Weaver, Tan Lucia Torres

Robert Taitano Jr. son or Chamoru Master Carver Robert Taitano

myself, Michael Lujan Bevacqua, grandson of Chamoru Master Blacksmith Tun Jack Lujan.

13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Cultures, Hawai'i

[taintedyke]

Melanesia & Pasifika Resources

I'm from Papua Niugini (Papua New Guinea), considered a Melanesian island within Pasifika.

Due to how unknown we seem to be, I want to compile some things on the off chance that someone stumbles across my account.

FREE WEST PAPUA — PAPUA MERDEKA!

Resources (books, film, music, etc)

Info (an introduction to West Papua)

Take Action

The FWPC site provides plenty for you to learn and support. Take the time to look through it.

"Its incredibly bittersweet for us displaced West Papuans seeing our PNG wantoks enjoy the freedom from colonial rule that we so deeply desire. And yet we still happily perform our West Papuan dance at your Independence Day gatherings. We’ve learnt to speak Tok Pisin to communicate with you. We’ve learnt and memorised every single PNG classic so we can sing together. We do all this because we realise that no man-made border will ever divide us. All we ask is that you join us in liberating our New Guinea island. Wave the West Papuan morning star flag at every given opportunity. Invite us round for tokstori. Learn our songs and dances. Pull up to our rallies. We are family. We share one motherland."

— An excerpt from this post by Koteka Wenda (Instagram)

INSTAGRAMS

Again: Look through FWPC’s films page.

— West Papua:

Kal Angam-Kal “Youth-led West Papuan Storytelling Project #kalangamkal📍Naarm, Kulin Nation”

Linktree: Kal Angam-Kal

Free West Papua Australia “Official instagram for Free West Papua Australia. Join the global movement to a #FreeWestPapua ✊🏾”

Linktree: Free West Papua Australia

A30 For West Papua “#A30WESTPAPUA GLOBALLY coordinated waves of action by the worlds’ youth in support of a #freewestpapua 🖤🌏”

— Papua Niugini:

ARCHIVE PLES “Documenting visual stories of Papua Niugini. Renegotiating visual narratives. By us, for us.”

Art Activism Papua New Guinea Inc. “Social impact artists in Papua New Guinea.”

— Pasifika:

Empowering PI Communities “Advancing social justice by engaging the Pacific Islander community in culture-centered advocacy, research + leadership development.”

350 Pacific “We are a network of Pacific youth showing the world that in the face of Climate Change, we are not drowning, we are fighting! #PacificPawa”

Pasifika Visuals “Curatorial of archival and contemporary visuals of Pacific Islands.”

YOUTUBE

Forgotten Bird of Paradise “Full version of the multi-award winning undercover documentary, 'Forgotten Bird of Paradise', on West Papua's independence struggle.”

Wantoks: dance of resilience in Melanesia “In 2018 the Solomon Islands, in the South Pacific, hosted the Melanesian Arts & Cultural Festival, celebrating the country’s 40th anniversary of independence.

On neighboring island states, the struggle for freedom continues, as West Papua resists Indonesian occupation and the residents of New Caledonia still live under French rule. In all Melanesian countries, residents face the common challenge of climate change, as rising sea levels threaten to swallow both land and tradition.”

Canvas of Oceans “Canvas of Oceans explores the world’s largest celebration of Pacific culture. From the team behind The Pacific, Alice Lolohea and Johnson Raela are in Hawai’i for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC).

From musical and dance performances to traditional and contemporary arts interspersed with moving conversations, Canvas of Oceans captures the essence of FestPAC. This film tells a story of celebration, preservation and the challenges faced by many Pacific communities grappling with the after-effects colonisation as they strive to protect their cultural identity.”

The Forgotten Pacific “The Forgotten Pacific travels to five Pacific islands to discover how communities are weaving indigenous knowledge into the modern-day fight to adapt, rebuild and save their islands from climate change.

Guided by the wisdom and passion of Pacific climate leader Suluafi Brianna Fruean the documentary spans across the waters of Fiji, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Samoa. The Forgotten Pacific captures the vibrant yet challenging lives of these islands. Each island speaks to us with its own story of struggle and resilience, yet all are united by an unwavering spirit of hope and survival.”

FILMS/DOCO'S (not on YouTube)

I'm Moshanty - Do You Love Me? “A musical tribute to the late, legendary South Pacific recording artist and transgender activist Moses Moshanty Tau and the LGBTQI community of Papua New Guinea. With their lives still haunted by colonial-era sodomy laws and deadly religious bigotry, Moshanty stands as a beacon of hope for the transgender and LGBTQI community of the entire South Pacific.”

Vai "The story of one woman's journey of empowerment through culture plays out across several Pacific nations and various incarnations.”

Bataplai (short film) Synopsis: "Raya (Regina Pande) loves makeup but her family does not. She's torn between her secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs. In a nightmare, she receives a profound message from her Papua New Guinean ancestor who encourages her to look at her Indigenous culture for answers."

^ Here's three posts from Bataplai's Instagram account that share other Pasifika films.

READINGS

If you want more Melanesia or Pasifika literature (and are on Instagram), check out Mara’s account: thisislanderreads.

Again: Look through FWPC’s books page.

Gender on the Edge: Transgender, Gay, and Other Pacific Islanders by Various Writers — A free-to-read essay on LGBT+ identity and Pacific Islanders.

We Are the Ocean: Selected Works by Epeli Hau'ofa — “We Are the Ocean is a collection of essays, fiction, and poetry by Epeli Hau'ofa, whose writing over the past three decades has consistently challenged prevailing notions about Oceania and prescriptions for its development. He highlights major problems confronted by the region and suggests alternative perspectives and ways in which its people might reorganize to relate effectively to the changing world.”

Tales of the Tikongs by Epeli Hau’ofa — “In this lively satire of contemporary South Pacific life, we meet a familiar cast of characters: multinational experts, religious fanatics, con men, simple villagers, corrupt politicians. In writing about this tiny world of flawed personalities, Hau'ofa displays his wit and range of comic resource, amply exercising what one reviewer called his "gift of seeing absurdity clearly.”

My Walk to Equality: Essays, Stories and Poetry by Papua New Guinean Women by Rashmii Amoah Bell — “The anthology celebrates the contribution of women to Papua New Guinean society. It also sets out some of the problems and issues confronting those women in their daily lives. These issues are set out in an eclectic mix of poetry, essays and short stories.”

A Thousand Coloured Dreams by Josephine Abaijah — “A love story set against a background of political intrigue in a decaying colonial regime, and the impending spread of Asia across the Pacific. It is the story of Josephine Abaijah, the first woman elected to the parliament of her country: a tale of courage, love and beauty that endured beyond the limits of reason or the dreams of a simple girl.”

Maiba, a Papuan Novel by Russell Soaba — “The only child of the last chief of Makawana village, Maiba struggles to hold her people together in face of the polarizing forces of convention and modernization. Both protective and painfully aware of the weaknesses of her own community, Maiba acquires the wisdom she needs to face the future.”

The Resonance of My Thoughts by Francis Nii — “Francis Nii, a graduate in economics from the University of Papua New Guinea, is a paraplegic and belongs to Salt Nomane Karimui in the Simbu Province of PNG. Formerly a banker, Francis is a novelist and an award winning essayist. This volume is a collection of some of Francis' essays on social, economic and political issues affecting Papua New Guinea today.”

Black Ice Matter by Gina Cole — “This collection of short stories explores connections between extremes of heat and cold. Sometimes this is spatial or geographical; sometimes it is metaphorical. Sometimes it involves juxtapositions of time; sometimes heat appears where only ice is expected.”

Josefa and the Vu by Tulia Thompson — “When Josefa is met by a giant mysterious warrior claiming to be an ancestral guardian spirit, everything gets chaotic. Meanwhile Jack Bucksworth, the school bully, has stolen his family's sacred tabua and to get it back, Josefa and his friend Ming must embark on a terrifying adventure involving dangerous cliffs, cheeky brothers and eerie laughter.”

Is Anyone Out There?: And Other Stories by Julian Maka'a — (Couldn’t find blurb?)

Sista, Stanap Strong: A Vanuatu Women's Anthology by Rebecca Tobo Olul-Hossen, Mikaela Nyman — “An anthology of new writing from Vanuatu by three generations of women—and the first of its kind. With poetry, fiction, essay, memoir, and song, its narrative arc stretches from the days of blackbirding to Independence in 1980 to Vanuatu's coming of age in 2020.”

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Historic Sail showcases Micronesian craftsmanship, navigation

UOG President Dr. Underwood stands with the traditional navigators from the Lamotrek, Yap State, Micronesia at a ceremony celebrating their voyage (link).

For centuries, the people of the central Caroline Islands have relied heavily on their voyaging canoes as their primary means of transport. They made voyages to islands near and afar to obtain necessities including food, tools, and other valuables. In some instances, following devastating natural calamities, their canoes are used to relocate to a different island as was the case for the “Carolinians” now residing in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas (CNMI). 

Today, the art of canoe building and traditional celestial navigations, continues in these remote islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. Although at a smaller scale than what it used to be, the important knowledge of their ancestors is being passed on to younger generations. Waa’gey is a community-based organization that is working with their island communities to promote traditional skills and knowledge transfer.

Realizing the challenges brought to the shores of Micronesia by globalization and environmental issues—including climate change and rising sea levels—the people of Lamotrek Atoll in Yap State worked with Waa’gey’s Larry Reigetal and his crew to refurbish an outrigger canoe named The Lucky Star. Using only traditional seafaring methods and no modern navigation technology, the eight-man crew (Paul Haleyalpiy, Johnny Ratigulur, Noel Ukun, Iseah Yarofyan, Jackson Mailuw, Delson Twerital, Wilson Filmwai, and documentary film producer Douglas Varchol) led by Larry Reigetal braved storms and powerful ocean currents to travel over 500 miles to Guam over five days to participate and showcase their Micronesian culture in the Festival of Pacific Arts held in May 2016. After the festival, the crew sailed over 500 miles back to Lamotrek over a period of 10 days.

The crew brought along a traditional pandanus sail woven by the people of Lamotrek to use during Guam FestPac 2016, and to display the skills used to create it. The entire process of weaving the sail took more than six months, with over 30 people contributing to its construction.

Lucky Star's arrival on Guam

Due to modern seafaring technologies, the traditional weaving techniques in Lamotrek had not been in practice for over half a century.  However, through this project, Waa’gey was able to enlist the help of 95-year old Maria Labusheilam, the last master weaver in Lamotrek. She taught the skills to 20 women apprentices, led by her daughter Maria Ilourutog. The men of Lamotrek, led by Xavier Yarofaliyango, cut the pandanus leaves, and stretched and stitched the sail together. Labusheilam died two weeks after passing on the knowledge; she did not see the final outcome of her work. The sail is woven from the pandanus (or screw-pine) tree commonly grown on beaches of almost all tropical islands. 

The leaves are harvested, dried under the sun, and stripped into single fibers. They are then woven into longer strips of sheets, which are then strengthened by stretching and wrapping the sheets around coconut palm trees. The sheets are then sewn together with sennit twine ropes made from coconut fibers. The weaving of sails is not the same as weaving sleeping mats, as they need to be doubled and overlapped to ensure strength and durability.

Early post World War II canoe sail, outer islands of Yap, Micronesia.

The sail was previously displayed at the University of Guam and the Honolulu Museum of Art, and will be the main art display at the UN Headquarters during The Ocean Conference from June 5 – 9. 2017. It will then travel to Europe, Asia, and Australia before it makes its final voyage to the Federated States of Micronesia capital—Palikir—in time to sail the 2018 Micronesian Games torch to Yap next summer. It has been autographed by all the people from Lamotrek and the President of the FSM, His Excellency Peter Christian.

German anthropological drawing of Carolinian Sailing Canoes, circa 1890

In the center of the sail is the phrase “Falemwaiul Lamoireg?”, which means “Survival of Lamoireg’s Glory”. It highlights the community’s own struggle to combat the negative impacts of modernization—including environmental issues such as climate change and rising of sea levels. It is the hope of the Lamotrek people that this sail travels around the world to show their cultural heritage of the past—canoe building and voyaging—are not only applicable to our societies, but are indeed conducive to the environment in which we live.

Habele, a US-based nonprofit, is a proud partner of Waa'gey, providing targeted grants and equipping master and apprentice carvers with world class, culturally appropriate, tools.

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Festpac 2016 at Dededo, Guam

Rapa Nui 3 

sixtysixdegrees Published on Jun 7, 2016

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[traveltechgadgets]

Festpac 2020 coming to Hawaii Convention Center https://t.co/i6JowwjErY #travel

Festpac 2020 coming to Hawaii Convention Center https://t.co/i6JowwjErY #travel

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