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One of the notes to „Sourcing Siapo” of making Siapo, the traditional Samoan cloth, is “[i]t is women’s work only and it is very hard work” (Ava Taesali 2016 ) January is the oldest daughter of ten siblings. Their mother remarried after raising seven children with her first, beloved by the offspring Samoan father. After divorce, father Tamā is forced to leave the family while the new partner reveals to be a ruthless and violent predator whom children call a “drunk.” Throughout the novel constructed in forms of poems, letters, and memoires, January tells the heartbreaking story of suffering, frustration, and imaginary world of hope which helps sibling to survive the hard times. November, January, March, May, August, June, September, October, July, and December always protect each other and even though from different fathers, never think of each other as half blood. The memories of January describe her family story from her childhood until the mother’s death followed by sorrow yet compassionate letters. Sourcing Siapo, the traditional Samoan piece of art remains the metaphor of complicated relationship of half-Caucasian and Samoan family where the indigenous culture symbolise home.

Ava Taesali, P. (2016). Sourcing Siapo. An Ala Press Offering.

One of the notes to „Sourcing Siapo” of making Siapo, the traditional Samoan cloth, is “[i]t is women’s work only and it is very hard work” (Ava Taesali 2016 ) January is the oldest daughter of ten siblings. Their mother remarried after raising seven children with her first, beloved by the offspring Samoan father. After divorce, father Tamā is forced to leave the family...

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The colonization of Pacific Islands has left irreversible changes on language and culture of Pohnpei people in Micronesia. Through the first explorers’ invasions to modern tourism, the landscape and identity are the subject to constant changes and modifications. The battle between the westernized lifestyle and heritage cultivation is strongly visible in, for instance, “Like the Island.” The collection of poems is strong, vibrant, and brave treating the matters from perspective of likio “outsie” and Sapw Sarawi “spiritual powers” (Kihleng 2008 61). The first one is reflected through the metaphor of neglectable homicide of Chuukese child by a women in 2006 where the politicization of the poetry raises anger and frustration. On the other hand, the “Untitled” tells a touching story of relationship between the granddaughter who takes care of her grandfather in the hospital:
“my hands rubbing p from under his heel
up to his toes, neglected for so long
brown, dry flakes fall off his foot
on to my urohs
and on to the tile floor in room 208
tears for the hplesness I feel
when we’re together”

Kihleng, E. (2008). My Urohs. Kahuaomānoa Press

The colonization of Pacific Islands has left irreversible changes on language and culture of Pohnpei people in Micronesia. Through the first explorers’ invasions to modern tourism, the landscape and identity are the subject to constant changes and modifications. The battle between the westernized lifestyle and heritage cultivation is strongly visible in, for instance, “Like...

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South Pacific Futures: Oceania toward 2050 analyses five different approaches in foreseeing South Pacific socio-economic realities— Globalisation and Doomsday, Oceania and Empowerment, Dependency and World-System, MIRAB (Migration, Remittances, Aid and Bureaucracy), finally Asianisation and Ethical Decision. The future of Pacific Islands in next decades is being analyzed mainly from the perspective of Globalists and Oceanians who underline the role of South Pacific diaspora in their forecasts. The first pessimistic standpoint, represented by Rowan Callick (1993 qtd. in van Fossen, 2005, 10), states that in overpopulated, dependent on capitalistic market, and demanding strategical expertise region, expatriates will become essential by “represent[ing] the true high culture of The Pacific.” The latter, comprised in Epeli Hau’ofa’s “Sea of Islands” (1994), bases on the re-establishment of pre-European mentality, autonomy, and self-sufficiency by exploration of natural sources comprised in 12% of managed by Pacific Islands waters. In proposed vision, the expansion of Islanders to other continents inflates the community’s reception, liberation from neo-colonial past, and effective regionalisation where “[o]ceania is bound together by new forms of transportation, information technology and telecommunications…” (van Fossen, 2005, 13). In both scenarios, diaspora plays a crucial role in providing South Pacific with independency, consistency, and continuity. Theories range from influence on population, environment, economies, politics, aid, information technology, media, culture, tourism. Clear tables, summaries of the chapters, short comments make the Anthony Van Fossen’s volume consistent and transparent.

Hau’ofa, E. (1994). Our Sea of Islands. The Contemporary Pacific, 6(1), 148-161.
Van Fossen, A. (2005). South Pacific Futures: Oceania toward 2050. The Foundation for Development Cooperation.

South Pacific Futures: Oceania toward 2050 analyses five different approaches in foreseeing South Pacific socio-economic realities— Globalisation and Doomsday, Oceania and Empowerment, Dependency and World-System, MIRAB (Migration, Remittances, Aid and Bureaucracy), finally Asianisation and Ethical Decision. The future of Pacific Islands in next decades is being analyzed...

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