From the Pacific to New York: Pacific culture on display
Photo credit: Jessie Mc Comb
The artists: Maria Rova, Marita Wendt, Naomi Tozaka and Janet Lotawa
Zoom - FestPac2016 Guam: “Nothing short of amazing”
Every four years, the Pacific region holds a vibrant Festival of Pacific Arts (FestPac). In 2016, the 12th FestPac took place in Guam from 22 May to 4 June, bringing 2500 participants and a record number of tourists to the island. Guam worked with the…
Culture among Pacific region’s most valuable resources
Pacific culture Ministers have called for ongoing support for the region’s cultural sector and for greater collaboration, experience sharing and use of innovative approaches to fund culture, such as development levies and tax incentives.
Council sees vibrant future for Pacific arts
Government directors of culture and arts are upbeat about the potential growth of arts in the Pacific, as a form of cultural expression, way of life and source of job creation, tourism and economic growth.
Ministers to review Pacific Regional Cultural Strategy in Guam
A mid-term review of the Pacific’s 10-year regional cultural strategy is high on the agenda as representatives from over 25 countries and territories gather for the 27th Council of Pacific Arts and Culture meeting in Hagatna, Guam, today.
The…
Spectacular opening for Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam
The curtain has been raised on the biggest celebration of the Pacific region’s diverse cultural heritage, with the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts under way in Guam following a spectacular opening ceremony yesterday.
Partners enhance knowledge of intellectual property rights for Samoan cultural producers
Two government ministries and Pacific regional organisations are partnering to enhance the knowledge of intellectual property rights among cultural producers in a workshop in Apia, Samoa, this week.
100 days to go before Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam
Tomorrow marks 100 days until the world gathers in Guam to witness the Pacific Island region’s diverse and spectacular cultural heritage on show at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts.
Four Pacific cultural businesses to exhibit in New York trade show
For the first time ever, four small businesses from the Pacific will
Performing artists undertake business skills training and association building
Close to 30 Fijian cultural producers are participating in specialised training designed to build on their existing trade skills and provide support for the launch of a national industry association for performing artists.