Linda Mori Hartmann, a member of the Board of Directors, has donated part of the waterfront Bayview building for use as the site of the Fanapi Center. The new location includes several large rooms for offices, conference room, clinic, a large balcony overlooking the Chuuk lagoon, docking place on the water for outrigger canoe demonstrations, and an outdoor place for an uut.
“I am delighted to offer this space to Fanapi Center to help in my dream to keep our traditional culture alive,” said Mrs. Hartmann. She continued to share her dream that her family complex is, “to have a Life Museum here where we can demonstrate our traditional cultures and customs.”
In a recent tour of the great location, Mrs. Hartmann confided in Vid Raatior, founder of the Fanapi Foundation, “I’ve been more confident and relaxing my poor head, knowing that if I drop dead tomorrow, you’ll make it come true and will continue (her legacy).”
Linda need not worry as the space will make it possible for the outer islanders to perpetuate the last remaining traditional cultures of Chuuk.
