KPress Vol. 07 Iss. 07

Jaynes, Bill (2007-03-07). KPress Vol. 07 Iss. 07 (PDF) (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Kaselehlie Press.

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Abstract: KPress Vol. 07 Iss. 07: NEWS: The traditional double-hulled voyaging canoes Hōkūleʻa and Alingano Maisu arrive in Pohnpei after a long-distance voyage from Hawaiʻi, marking a historic cultural event honoring Carolinian navigator Mau Piailug and the revival of traditional navigation; welcoming ceremonies in Palikir include sakau rituals attended by traditional leaders, FSM officials, and the U.S. Ambassador, with a chiefly title conferred on navigator Chad Paishon; the voyage, known as the “Voyage of Gratitude,” highlights Micronesian–Hawaiian ties and plans for Alingano Maisu to remain in Micronesia while Hōkūleʻa continues onward to Japan; weather coverage reports a major rainfall event in Pohnpei that alleviates drought conditions associated with El Niño.