Come and experience one of Yap’s most celebrated arts; a traditional Yapese dance.
This is a must-see during your visit to Yap.
You will witness an ancient tradition that has been performed in the same manner since its inception. The 4 distinct types of Yapese dances are: Bamboo, Marching, Sitting, and Men’s standing dance. Each type has several story-telling dance routines that burst with color, expression, and strength.
Immerse yourself in perhaps the most exotic and beautiful display of Yapese culture
Cost: $55.00 per person (this fee goes directly to the village)
Where: In a Yapese Village/ Yap Pacific Resort Village; Kadai, or Nimar
When: 5pm, Sunday; some other times/dates may be available.
Duration: 1½ hours
Includes: Viewing traditional dancers as they weave stories through body movements and chants, and unique photo opportunities. Often accompanying the dance entourage is a sampling of local food, basket weaving, coconut fiber spinning demonstrations, and Nunuw making. Also includes transportation when the dance is performed in another village.
Our dive operations manager Dieter Kudler dives the reefs of Yap since 2005. He currently works on an interactive Reef Guide for Yap Island, which will describe Yap Island's dive sites in word and picture.
Certifications: SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Instructor, SSI Platinum Pro 5000 Diver, SSI DCI, PADI MSDT, TDI Extended Range, TDI SCR, Decompression Chamber Operator
Favorite Dives: Vertigo (Yap Island), Brother Islands (Red Sea), Umbria (Sudan), Verde Island (Philippines)
Amount of Dives: #5483+
Dives made in: Austria (Lakes & Ice), Croatia, Maldives, Egypt, Sudan, Philippines, Palau & Yap
Specialties: Deep Diving, Wreck Diving, Navigation, Search & Recovery, Night & Limited Visibility, Dry Suite, UW Naturlist, Boat Diving, Waves & Current, NITROX (40%), Advanced NITROX (100%), Decompression Procedures, SCR Draeger Dolphin, UW Photography
Special Courses offered: Dieter offers a Photo Specialty Course for advanced photographers, please inquire in case of interest - see more of Dieter's photos from Yap Island.
