Yap State Historical Preservation Office attends the Opening of the FSM HPO Annual Meeting

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 /// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - On Monday, September 14th, the Yap State Historical Preservation Officer, along with key staff, attended the Opening of the FSM HPO Annual Meeting in Pohnpei.

The opening program included a warm welcome from the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of Pohnpei, Madam Herolyn Semes Movick, who welcomed Historic Preservation representatives from across the Federated States of Micronesia. In her remarks, she highlighted the importance of collaboration and working together to protect and preserve the nation’s cultural heritage and historic resources.

The Yap State HPO team also attended a welcome gathering hosted by the Pohnpei HPO, held in honor of Historic Preservation representatives from the FSM states.

The FSM HPO Annual Meeting brings together Historic Preservation representatives from all four states—Pohnpei, Chuuk, Kosrae, and Yap. The annual meeting provides an important opportunity for the four state HPOs to share experiences, report on their preservation work, discuss programs and challenges, strengthen partnerships, and coordinate future activities.

Through continued collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and experiences, the four state HPOs work together toward the protection, preservation, and promotion of the Federated States of Micronesia’s rich cultural heritage and historic resources.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Youth and Civic Affairs at 350-DYCA)