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Everyone is Yapping about Yap Day in Micronesia

Published December 20, 2011
Mona Rae, Writer

The Yap Day Festival of Micronesia is one of the most important celebrations of the Yapese culture. All four of the Yap islands contribute to the merriment during the festival which make the customs and traditions performed here even more special. Yap Day is a carnival of joy and fulfillment, and the Yapese are deeply spiritual people, which reflects very strongly during the Yap Festival. The Yap Day Festival is really the best time to visit Micronesia. During this time you are be able to see traditions at their fullest, that aren't regularly or as naturally portrayed during other times of the year. All of the villages have different ways of celebrating, and they all come together during this time. The houses of the village ...

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