March 31 – Culture Day in Pohnpei

nIn the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) are four states – one of which is Pohnpei State – and 607 islands – one of which is also called Pohnpei. This is the island on which FSM’s capital city, Palikir, and Pohnpei State’s capital city, Kolonia, are both found. 
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nPohnpei is one of the wettest places on Earth, and it has a ton of biodiversity (different species of plants, animals, and other organisms). It has all the usual South Seas beauties of lush forests and turquoise waters and frequent rainbows…
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n…plus the fascination of centuries-old ruins made of stone. 
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nBut today is all about the culture of Micronesia.
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nSinging…art…dancing…food…
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n...and a sakau ceremony!
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International Hug a Medievalist Day

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