December 3rd, 2011 | Posted by Guam in Attractions, Holidays | No Comments

It’s that time of year again where island residents of Guam start to bring out all the Christmas lights and decorations, and the Micronesia Mall is no exception with its famous Holiday Lights and Snow Shows yearly display.

Travel and Leisure has stated that the Micronesia Mall’s display is one of the best holiday lights displays in the world.  The Holiday Lights and Snow Shows is a computerized, synchronized lights, music and snow show that is presented every night in the center court of the Micronesia Mall.

Everyone is welcome to bring the entire family and share in the excitement and spirit of Christmas.  Treat yourself to a ride on the SuperTrain for $1 and get your photo taken with Santa Claus for just $12 this holiday season at the Micronesia Mall.  The remaining schedule for the Holdiay Lights and Snow Shows is listed below:

December 3 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
December 4 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
December 5 to 10 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
December 11 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
December 12 & 13 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm
December 14 to 17 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm
December 18 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm
December 19 to 23 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm
December 24 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
December 26 to 31 – 11am, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm

Topics: Christmas on Guam, Guam Christmas, Holiday Lights and Snow Shows, Micronesia Mall, SuperTrain

November 26th, 2011 | Posted by Guam in Events | No Comments

The 32nd Japan Autumn Festival on Guam takes places this Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Ypao Beach Park between the hours of 3:00pm to 10:00pm.  The event is being coordinated by the Japan Club of Guam and all the public is invited to come visit the 32nd Japan Autumn Festival.  The Japanese festival schedule is listed below:

3:00pm – Opening Local and Japanese entertainment
5:00pm – Opening Ceremony and Japanese Performances
10:00pm – Closing Ceremony

The Japan Autumn Festival on the island of Guam continues to grow in popularity and is a regular yearly event which showcases Japanese culture with entertainment, performances, food and dance.

Transportation:  Free parking at open space across Oka-Payless.  Shuttle services are provided at 10 minute intervals, between the hours of 2:00pm to 10:15pm.  Buses designated, as “Japan Festival” will be free of charge.  “The Trolley” are also available for a nominal fee.

November 12th, 2011 | Posted by Guam in Events | No Comments

Kai Productions presents Otaku Recon, a Japanese Anime Convention, on Guam this coming Saturday, November 12, 2011 at the FDMS Phoenix Center.  Otaku Recon will include cosplay contests, My Heart Maid Cafe, gaming tournaments, spicy ramen contest, artist alley, vendors for anime and games, voice actor panels and much more.  General admission to the anime convention opens at 12:00pm and VIP doors open at 11:00am.  Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Southern Crafts, G3 Internet Cafe, New Box Seats.  Tickets for general admission cost $18/single, $25 at the door, and $70 for VIP.

Topics: anime convention, cosplay, G3 Internet Cafe, Guam anime, Guam anime convention, Guam gaming tournament, Kai Productions, My Heart Maid Cafe, New Box Seats, Otaku Recon, Otaku Recon Guam, Southern Crafts

October 27th, 2011 | Posted by Guam in Activities, Events, Sports | No Comments

The Guam Kayak and Canoe Federation will play host this weekend to the 13th annual Micronesia Cup.  Over 30 outrigger canoe teams from Guam, Saipan, Palau, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and Hawaii will compete in this year’s event.  From October 28 through October 30, Guam will witness some of the fastest, toughest outrigger canoe action the region has seen, with both sprint and distance races set to take place over the weekend.

“The Micro Cup has become a rare opportunity to showcase Guam’s national sport,” says Joe John Mantanona, President, Guam Kayak and Canoe Federation.  “These fun and competitive outrigger canoe races have allowed us to share our rich seafaring heritage with the rest of the world.  Additionally funds earned from the event are used to cover expenses for the Guam National teams Guam High School league.”

The Micronesia Cup was introduced shortly after Guam participated in the first ever outrigger canoe races held on Guam in the 1994 Micronesia Game.  As the Guam paddling population became more competitive, the Cup was introduced as a way to have local teams race against other teams in the Pacific.

The event was first organized in guam in 1999 as a Bay-to-Bay race.  Starting off at Merizo, paddlers would then proceed to Umatac Bay then Sella Bay and finished off at Agat Bay.  When the competition began attracting an international pool of paddling athletes, the Cup expanded into a regional canoe race.  Island nations Palau and Saipan came on-board as co-hosts.  This allowed visiting teams to experience different race venues and cultures in Micronesia.

The three islands would take turns hosting the event.  For its 13th year, the Cup once again comes home to Guam.  Historically, Guam is the largest among the three venues.  Last year, the event was held in Palau while Saipan plays host in 2012.

The event kicks off Friday, October 28 at the Matapang Beach in Tumon.  Opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 1:30pm.

Topics: 13th Annual Micronesia Cup, canoe competition, canoe event, canoe race, Guam canoeing, Guam Kayak and Canoe Federation, Guam paddling, Guam sports event, Matapang Beach, Micro Cup, Micronesia Cup, outrigger canoe competition, outrigger canoe event, outrigger canoe race, outrigger paddling event

October 13th, 2011 | Posted by Guam in Culture, Events, Food | 1 Comment

Get ready for the 24th Guam Micronesia Island Fair, “Celebrating the Dance and Song of Micronesia”, which takes place this weekend from October 14 to October 16 at Ypao Beach Park in the village of Tumon.

The Guam Micronesia Island Fair is one of the largest yearly cultural events not only in Guam but all of the Micronesian region.  The group of islands in Micronesia which partake in the fair include Chuuk, Guam, Kiribati, Kosrae, the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Pohnpei, Rota, Tinian, Saipan and Yap.

The schedule of events for the 24th Guam Micronesia Island Fair are listed below.

Friday, October 14, 2011
09:00am – Opening Ceremony for the Guam Micronesia Island Fair
09:20am – The Dance and Song of Micronesia
11:00am – Island Music
01:00pm – Guam Chamorro Dance Academy, Skirtmaking and Accessory Clinic by Pa’a Taotao Tano
01:30pm – Island Music and Videos
04:00pm – Dance Presentation by Pohnpei
04:30pm – Dance Presentation by Palau
05:00pm – Island Music and Videos
06:30pm – The Dance and Song of Micronesia
08:30pm – Island Music and Videos
09:00pm – Guam Micronesia Island Fair Closes

Saturday, October 15, 2011
12:00pm – Guam Micronesia Island Fair Opens, (Island Music)
12:30pm – Blessing and Preparation of the Chahan (Guma Latte Area)
01:30pm – The Dance and Song of Micronesia
03:30pm – Singer Lisa Sandei from the island of Palau
04:00pm – Uncovering of the Chahan (Guma Latte Area), Skirtmaking and Accessory Clinic by Pa’a Taotao Tano
04:30pm – Dance presentation by Guam Chamorro Dance Academy
05:00pm – Island music and videos
05:30pm – Dance presentation by Kashiwa Sister City
05:45pm – Special blessing of the Guma Latte
06:00pm – Dance presentation by Guam Chamorro Dance Academy
06:30pm – The Dance and Song of Micronesia
08:30pm – Island music and videos
09:00pm – Guam Micronesia Island Fair closes for the day

Sunday, October 16, 2011
12:00pm – Guam Micronesia Island Fair Opens, (Island Music)
01:30pm – The Dance and Song of Micronesia
03:30pm – Singer Lisa Sandei from Palau
03:45pm – Dance presentation by Palau
04:00pm – Dance presentation by Pohnpei
04:30pm – Music by DUB
06:30pm – The Dance and Song of Micronesia
08:30pm – Island music and videos
09:00pm – Guam Micronesia Island Fair Closes

Come share our vibrant cultures, our unique customs and our traditions as one people at the 24th Annual Guam Micronesia Island Fair.

Topics: cultural fair, Guam cultural event, Guam cultural fair, Guam festivity, guam micronesia island fair, Micronesia, micronesia culture, Micronesia event, Micronesia fair, micronesia island fair, Micronesian, Pacific islands cultural fair, Pacific Islands culture, tribal culture