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Moana by amg192003

Another day, another country, another plane…

A complete set of Pacific Island Country and Territories flags made from local fruits and vegetables. Developed by SPCs Public Health Division to help promote healthy Pacific food.

Had the fun opportunity to animate this piece for GIPHY Studios! In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Many thanks to AD Domitille!

Hey, y’all! Since Moana came out I’ve been seeing a lot more talk on Pacific Island folk, but a lot of it has been using the terms “Pacific Islander” and “Polynesian” interchangeably. Polynesia is a specific region of the Pacific Islands, while the Pacific Islands consist of the regions Micronesia and Melanesia as well. Much love from your local Micronesian. 🌸🍃

After visiting Fiji and witnessing first hand how climate change and rising sea levels are affecting how locals live, it is said to see that these people who live sustainably off the land will suffer the most. When the men in the village leave at 5 in the morning to go fishing and catch maybe one or two big fish to sell or feed their families, its not fair that their environment is the one becoming the most affected by ocean changes while other parts of the world continue to exploit ocean resources. 

Just see how far she goes <3 

If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me One day I’ll know If I go there’s just no telling how far I’ll go

I know a girl from an island, she stands apart from the crowd, she loves the sea and her people, she makes her whole family proud!

The Voyager ⛵️ Colored in my sketch from the other day! 😎

Bula Vinaka - Fiji

A complete set of Pacific Island Country and Territories flags made from local fruits and vegetables. Developed by SPCs Public Health Division to help promote healthy Pacific food.

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and yes…he competed in the summer olympics too