The Festival of the Pacific Arts is held every four years since 1972, and brings together artists and cultural practitioners from around the Pacific region for two weeks of festivity. It is recognized as a major regional cultural event, and is the largest gathering in which Pacific peoples unite to enhance their respect and appreciation of one another.
The 27 Pacific Island Countries and Territories expected at the festival are: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Easter Island, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji Islands, French Polynesia, Guam (2016 Host), Hawaii, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna.
Photos by Joaquina Taitano.
The island countries showcased their arts—dance, music, culture, clothing, weaving, carving, painting, handy craft, etc. In my opinion though, much of the art was created in the form of photography as the festival proceeded. A number of images are here for you to enjoy!
Photo by Sean Davis | Silver Bullet Studios
Photo Source | FestPac 2016 Documentary Photographers
Photo by Sean Davis | Silver Bullet Studios
Master carvers: Sitiveni Fehoko of Tonga shares a traditional greeting
with Greg Pangelinan of Guam as he presents him with a hand-carved bone pendant.
Photo Source | Festival of the Pacific Arts Guam 2016 (Guam FestPac 2016)
Opening night of the new Guam Museum | Photo by Manny Crisostomo
Art by Samoa Delegate, Lalovai Aisake Peseta
Seafaring traditions are alive and well at FestPac 2016
The true spirit of FestPac 2016
Indigenous Chamoru fashion designed by Joe Valoria at the Sagan Kotturan Chamoru
Photos by Manny Crisostomo
The faces of New Caledonia and FestPac 2016 | Photo by Steve Hardy
Photo Source | Festival of the Pacific Arts Guam 2016 (Guam FestPac 2016)
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FestPac 2016 Documentary Photographers is a small group of dedicated and enthusiastic amateur photographers working with documentary photographer Manny Crisostomo and his FestPac photography workshop. Enjoy images captured by Katherine “Katie” Mafnas, Leland Francisco, Horst “Lee” Lemley, Laurel Levy and Benjamin "Scott" Rosario.
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The painting in this image was amazing—it looked so real!
Personally, I think it was the most captivating piece in the entire museum. The artist captured so much feeling.
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Aaron and I were there a few evenings. We enjoyed watching the dancing with
Lisa, Maybelline and Kina, as well as a little shopping in the newly built Village.
Festival of Pacific Arts 2020 will be held in Hawaii. It's a great way to travel the islands of the Pacific—all in one place!
What a treat! Thanks for sharing all the pics and events. The museum will be a must see the next time we visit. Lets meet in Hawaii in 2020? Where is the newly built village? Where we went to Chamoru event?
ReplyDeleteYes, the new huts are down next to Chamorro Village.
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