From the Fangufangu to the panpipes — re-awakening the sounds of the Pacific
Passed down from generations before, John Kanai's family has continued the panpipe tradition for years, but in other parts of ...
Cultural tradition of ancestral wisdom applied in contemporary academic and policymaking contexts
An in-depth examination of traditional Samoan cultural concept Tofā Māmāo by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of ...
Miss Pacific Islands beauty pageant saga sees police 'investigating fraud' after week of drama
The Miss Pacific Islands pageant is supposed to celebrate culture and togetherness. But this week it has been defined by allegations of fraud, bullying and lies.
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Asia-Pacific States Prioritize Culture in Sustainable Development at MONDIACULT 2025 Regional Consultation
UNESCO hosted a regional consultation for Asia and the Pacific States on 5-6 February 2025, chaired by Shri. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Culture and Tourism, Government of India. The ...
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Whose canoe? ‘Moana 2’ debate exposes AI threat to Pacific languages
As Moana sailed the Pacific late last year in her traditional canoe on the big screen, a heated debate raged online over the ...
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Pacific profiles: Meet Selina Alesana Alefosio, who teaches Pacific dance at Aotearoa’s most prestigious drama school
As Pacific Island people, hospitality is in our blood... and when you do something for so long, you get good at it.' ...
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IU organizations host 4-day event celebrating Pacific Islander culture
IU kicked off its third annual Party for Pasifika event Wednesday with a hands-on ‘Ohe Kapala workshop, marking the beginning of a four-day celebration of Pacific Islander culture. This workshop is ...