Traditional Yapese tattoos on display from the 2023 Micronesia Expo in Kosrae.
YVB photo
(Yap Visitors Bureau) — Yap State will proudly host the 4th Annual Micronesia Expo from July 21 to 26, 2025. This year marks a significant milestone, as Yap becomes the final of the four sister states of the Federated States of Micronesia to host the event. Over the past three years successful Expos have been held in Pohnpei, Kosrae, and Chuuk.
The weeklong event will bring together all FSM states for a celebration of their shared heritage through traditional dances, cuisine showcases, cultural and historical presentations, marine activities, and more. Each day of the Expo will feature a different thematic program at venues around Yap:
• Monday, July 21: Expo opens at the Yap Sports Complex with an official opening ceremony, a parade of all the States and business and tourism exhibitions
• Tuesday, July 22: Focus on cultural presentations
• Wednesday, July 23: Showcase of local cuisines and cooking demonstrations
• Thursday, July 24: A day of marine activities
• Friday, July 25: Games, all-state traditional performances, and a closing reception.
• Saturday, July 26: Guided tour to Rumung Island and deadline for signing up for this is June 1, 2025.
In partnership with United Airlines special discounted fares are being offered for travel the Expo. Travelers should use the promo code ZR2X when booking flights on United to Yap to take advantage of the exclusive Micro Expo rates. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the cultural richness of all FSM states celebrated under one roof and for further information follow the Yap Visitors Bureau’s Facebook page.
About Yap
Yap is an island in the Federated States of Micronesia, in the Pacific Ocean that is ringed by spectacular coral reefs and famous for its scuba diving with giant manta rays, sharks and mandarin fish. Other key activities on the island include kayaking, hiking, deep-sea fishing and exploring the many World War II historical sites. Yap is also uniquely famous for its stone money (huge disks of stone, which are still used today in major transactions), strong traditional culture and way of life, and welcoming residents. A short flight away from Guam or Palau, this Pacific gem is one of the tourism industry’s best kept secrets. For more information: www.visityap.com/.