#Yap Island, known for its stone money, known as #Rai, is located in the western #PacificOcean, and is a part of #Micronesia. It is a land steeped in ancient traditions, fascinating legends, and peopled by one of the most distinctive cultures in the #Pacific. Dance is an art form in Yap. Through dance, legends are passed down, history is recorded and entertainment is created. Here's a dance represents #WWII fighting. https://youtu.be/f9Fu5kHWlZU | World Music and Art

Mogethin! Yap Cultural Day is being held at the amphitheater at Ypao Beach Park, celebrating the rich and beautiful dance, music, language, art, stories, dress, food and love of the Yapese people. KUAM's Victorious Falan was honored to again be chosen as master of ceremonies, leading several fun activities and booths exhibiting the history of Yap, centered on the theme "Navigating Our Past, Inspiring Our Future". Dozens of children performed a traditional maas (marching dance), to the delight of