Explore the remote island of Yap in Micronesia and see how traditional practices still thrive in all aspects of life, including building homes from natural materials.
Island of Yap
Carving Yap’s Ancient Culture in Wood
The art of woodcarving is kept alive by the elders on the remote Micronesian island of Yap. Here is how the community honors the tradition.
World Snapshots: A T-shirt Economy on the Island of Yap
On the small Pacific island of Yap, T-shirts are a valuable commodity and secondhand T-shirts are more prized than new ones. Here’s a look at this unique island culture.
