COLONIA, Yap\u2014The Yap Living History Museum is soon to begin construction on a new climate-controlled building that will house displays of historical artifacts, photos and other materials, and will host cultural demonstrations and lectures for the island\u2019s visitors. <\/p>\n
Located in an area adjacent to the outdoor museum\u2019s traditional community houses and sitting platform, the style of the new \u201cFolk-Victorian\u201d building \u201cwill hark back to the German era of Yap\u2019s history,\u201d said Don Evans, chairman of the board of YLHM.<\/p>\n
The museum\u2019s park-like setting is a popular gathering spot for the island\u2019s festivals, celebrations and special events including Yap Day. Lamp posts will be installed around two sides of the property to provide increased lighting for nighttime events. Pop-up canopies are also on order for use by vendors who offer food, handicrafts and other items for sale during the events\u2019 night markets.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen the building is finished, we will begin a monthly Taste of\u00a0Yap\u00a0event to provide visitors with the opportunity to taste local food, purchase handicrafts, view cultural demonstrations like basket weaving and the traditional dances that\u00a0Yap\u00a0is famous for,\u201d Evans said. \u201cOur research has shown that visitors are eager for more opportunities like this to experience and learn about\u00a0Yap\u2019s unique culture.\u201d <\/p>\n
The canopies will be provided to local vendors for their use during the late afternoon and evening event. Funding for the building, lighting and canopies is provided by JEMCO and CFSM. (PR)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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