Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!

~Minagof Nochebuena ~ Felis Pasgua (Chamorro)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Happy Thanksgiving!

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JELLYFISH LAKE

J ewel of Palau
E ssentially a hidden treasure,
L ong through time its uniqueness has
L ured many after many
Y ears and years these
F ragile,
I nnocent, and harmless sea creatures have
S ettled and made their
H ome in the island of Palau.

L iving in peace
A nd causing no harm,
K eeping to themselves in the underwater
E mpire of Jellyfish Lake.

©Courtney Higa
Koror, Palau

Inspirational Message: Respect the environment of each species.

PIBBA Song

The Song of PIBBA

Tinige’: Peter R. Onedera

Dandan: Joey Franquez

The winds blow chants from across the sea

Calling forth the islands of PIBBA’s family

And so we gather in knowledge, friendship,

and smiles

Of languages and cultures, a tribute to our isles.

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

The song of PIBBA rings forth loud and clear

We unite, we are one, there’s no lance,

there’s no spear

In our tongues we say we love you to one and all

We are strong, we are bold, we are proud,

we stand tall

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

The song of PIBBA is strong through the waves

Our canoes, our coconuts, our heritage we praise

Our islands of PIBBA crisscross the blue sea

Bilingual-Bicultural, in us we trust, our destiny!

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

CHamoru Version

Tinige’: Peter R. Onedera

Dandan: Joey Franquez

Trinansladan: Ann Rivera

Freskon månglo’ kumantåtayi i isla siha

Mangombibida nu I familian PIBBA

Ta na’i tribu i islå-ta gi inafa-maolek-ta

Gi kinemprende, lengguåhi, yan kotturå-ta.

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Gof klåru yan a’gang I kantan PIBBA

Manunu tohge-ta sin achåki sin lånsa.

Gi fino’-ta ta sångan in guaiya hamyo.

Kun minetgot, minatatnga, ta fanachu todudu.

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, Talofa

Gi kada nåpu mumetgot i kantan PIBBA

I irensiå-ta, sakmån-ta, niyok-ta, ta tuna

Islan PIBBA manachu gi entero i asut tåsi

Dos lengguåhi-Dos kottura iyo-ta ta hongge!

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, Talofa

Carolinian Version

By Jesus Mareham Elameto

Filfillil Yááng me leeset e kke ngúúngúúto

E ghal faffaingiir alonger school PIBBA

Igha si schuu loll atong, akkabwung me meseeigh

Reel mwááliyásch me kkoosch si mwáreiti

milikka-falawasch

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Eghi ngú me e ghi ffat kkélil PIBBA

Si schu bwe eew nge esóór weiresil

Llól mweliyasch si affaiyé fengel

Si melat, si úú esóór mesagh alongasch

Sibwe aschooscho

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Alongal lééléschil ló nge e amamawa kkélil PIBBA

Si mwereiti igha si tooto meiye waasch amara

me school falúw

Nge falúw PIBBA e úúta loll araurawal metaw

Ruwoow kkepas, ruwow kkosch si ghi apilughulugh.

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Chuukese Version

By Zan Refilong

Ngingiin ach kékkén, seni nón matauwach

A kéri fénúen familian PIBBA

Ach sa ósós fengen, nón mirit chen o meireir

Ach fós me éreni, ew nifangen fénúach.

Iokwe, rán annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha,

Olomwaay, håfa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Ach Kénún PIBBA mi fat o neúomwóng

Ach sa chu, Sa chék ew, ‘sór sines, ‘sór appich

Ach fós ennet ngonuk, ach tongei en me meinisin

Iei ach wéú, ach manat, iei ach ing, sa siik ren

Iokwe, rán annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha,

Olomwaay, håfa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Ach Kénún PIBBA mi fif nóón fénúach

Wach seres, ach nú ira, ach pisek sa mwar ren

Fénúach nón PIBBA mi chék matau fengen

Ru-ach fós, Ru-Éreni, epwe nómw rech, feinfeinó.

Iokwe, rán annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha,

Olomwaay, håfa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Kosraean Version

Puhsren on, fin acn sesr-kahlem fin kof uh

Pahngon kuht eni, suc ekin PIBBA’s family

Kuht ma se fanna in etacack, ac in

Kuhpahsri in isracsr

Ke kahs lasr, ohiyac lasr

Sie pwelucng nuh ke acn wo sesr

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, Talofa

Tuhkeni sie sin sie lihksreni ahk-kahl wemye

Ke inse sie lasr PIBBA in nahwuh acn wo sacohk sesr

Ke puhsracsr kuht fahwkack luhngse yohk inmahsrlosr

Ac kuhpahsri luhn inmahsrlosr ahkapye kuht pacl nuhkewa

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, Talofa

Kuht on ke soko on, in fahkwack ke kuhiya acsr

Ke kasrpacsr, fukun acn sesr, kuht esam, in fahk kuloh

Fahsrelihk lasr fin kof uh, wachgihn ma upac sesr

Kahs puhspuhs, facsin puhs, sie pwelucng nuh ke acn wo sesr

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, Talofa

Pohnpeian Version

Written by: Shelten G. Neth-PIBBA International President-elect 2007-08

International President 2008-09

Translated on July 21, 2009-Guam Legal Holiday

In memory of Liberation Day 65 years ago

Kisinieng ipidohsang paliehsed

Ekehker peneinei dekehn PIBBA kan

Pwe kitail en ehukipene atail wewe kan, pokpene oh sirei

Atail lokaia kan, atail tiak, en wauniki atail dekeh kan,

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha,

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

Ngilen koul en PIBBA peido laud sansal

Kitail miniminpene, kitail wiaki ehu, sohte kemou

Sohte ketiuo

Lowetail kan en kosoia kitail en poakehng emenemen oh pil koarosie

Kitail kehlail, kitail komwad, kitail pohlki,

Kitail kesihkerda

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha,

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin,talofa

Koul en PIBBA me kelail nan pwungen ilok kan

Wahr akan, atail mwangas akan, kapinga atail sohso.

Atail dekehn PIBBA kan kote sehd mei

Atail lokaia, atail tiahk, me kitail pwoson, atail sai!

Iokwe, raan annim, kaselehlia, alii, aloha,

Olomwaay, hafa dei, tuwoh, mogethin, talofa

INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE: Together we can make a difference, as we share our knowledge and develop lasting friendships that encourage us to strengthen our languages and cultures in the Pacific. You may visit the PIBBA International website at http://pibbainternational.blogspot.com.

Micronesia

Different Language

Different Beliefs

Different Customs

Different Traditions

Different Cultures

There is never a change

We are a family

Who live in small beautiful places

We will never change us

We are one, together in one

All for one and one for all

We are Micronesians.

© Leileen Henry Palsis 

Tafunsak, Kosrae

Inspirational Message: We are one.  We are strong.  TOGETHER WE ARE MICRONESIANS.

Kosrae

Small and beautiful

Small and smart

Small and brilliant

Small and awesome

Small and religious

Small and nice

Small and peaceful

Small and lovely

Small in everything but

Large in UNITY.

© Leileen Henry Palsis 

Tafunsak, Kosrae

Inspirational Message: Kosrae is a small Island, but its people work together to form unity.