Trevor
George Haleyalemoi
Writing
for Teachers
March
25, 2014
Pohnpei:
Pohnpei is full of
exciting and interesting sites to visit. Pohnpei is also where the capital of
the states of FSM is found, in Palikir Sokehs. Pohnpei has a range of
interesting background history and amazing waterfalls that people visit
whenever they are on the island. On the island you might want to go visit
interesting sites, attend traditional events, and be on the look out for
Pohnpei’s rainy climate.
Pohnpei has a lot of
interesting and beautiful sites that captures the eyes of tourists from all
over the world. There is one site on the island that is famous for its history
and full of pohnpeian traditions that everyone who comes here never misses their
chance of seeing that place. This place is called the ruins of Nan Madol, this
site is situated far out from the town in one of the municipalities called
Madelonimw. This site was known to have housed many great leaders of the island
and where many island legends came from. Pohnpei also is filled with beautiful
natural waterfalls that make the land so extraordinary. There are also ruins
and grave yards from the World War II that people also usually visit. These places
on the island are what captures the eyes of tourists and lures them into
Pohnpei to explore and experience its beauty and magnificent history and
culture. Please take your time to visit and learn more about these amazing
places.
Pohnpei also has its
own unique traditional events that are full of interesting gatherings and
excitement. These events are also very important to the pohnpeian people. Some
of the main events are funerals, weddings, anniversaries, and such. When you
attend one of these events you will see just how beautiful and unique their
culture is. These events tell a lot of themselves and where they come from.
Through careful observation you could also find out more about each
individual’s character. These events are important to the people of Pohnpei and
tell a lot about who these people are.
One of the conditions
that makes Pohnpei so unique and stands out from the other three states is its wet
climate. This is one of the things why I like and also hate from Pohnpei. It is
mostly wet all year round but also convenient for sleeping because during the
night you do not need air condition or a fan to cool you because it is usually
cold most of the time. I would recommend brining an umbrella with you most of
the times because the weather is just unpredictable. You wake up this morning
with sunshine on your face and then next thing you know right after you have
taken a shower that it is raining. Even sometimes people’s clothing tend to get
out of hand meaning their clothing does not match the weather for the day but
hey that’s Pohnpei and that’s how we do it here. Therefore, if your on the
island of Pohnpei always look out for the rain because it will come in no time
with out any significance of whatsoever.
In conclusion, Pohnpei
is an interesting island full of interesting traditional sites, unique events
that are wonderful to attend or observe, and full of unpredictable rainy
climate. Pohnpei is an island full of wonderful background history to share
with the outsiders so I suggest you hop on a place right now and get here and
explore the fun that Pohnpei has in stores especially for you.
