Fautasi at finish line
Fautasi boats await the arrival of the remaining boats at the finish line during the Flag Day Fautasi Race on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. The standings and prizes are: 1st: Manulele Tausala- Low Rider of Nuuuli; 2nd: Paepaeulupo’o of Aua; 3rd: Fealofani Samoa of Fagasa; 4th: Matasaua of Manu’a; 5th: Aeto of Pago Pago; 6th: Fuao of Vatia; 7th, Iseula of Fagatogo; 8th: Lupelele of Iliili and 9th: Manulele Tausala- Air Force One. [photo: faaTalanoa Media]
Manulele Tausala "Low Rider" with captain
2024 Flag Day Fautasi Champions Manulele Tausala "Low Rider" Captained by Taufetee Manutafea Taufetee. Congratulations Nu'uuli. [Facebook photo]  
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American Samoa Governor's office- Hawaii staffers with the Lumana’i o Samoa club members at Chaminade University. It was an evening of cultural celebration at Chaminade on Friday, April 12, 2024. The annual International Extravaganza highlighted the diverse cultural traditions of the Chaminade community, with special performances from students of Samoa, Philippines, Hawai’i and Mariana islands. [courtesy photo]
celebrating earth day in american samoa
Renowned artist and educator Reggie Meredith-Fitiao (left at far end) describes to a group of residents the process of transforming bark scrapings from the o’a tree into a brown dye and how other colors are formed, in celebration of Earth Day in the Territory. The students were able to create their own Samoan ornaments during an event on Saturday, April 20, 2024, organized by non-profit group Manatua. Event goers were able to take plants home for free, thanks to the ASCC Land Grant. [photo: faaTalanoa Media]    

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