From paintings and photography to intricate carvings, sculptures, and cultural fashion, as well as culinary arts, traditional dance, and craftsmanship, attendees of last week’s annual Moso'oi Gala at the National Marine Sanctuary Tauese Sunia Center experienced how our shared culture, talent, and passion thrive and inspire through the hands of our community. [Facebook photo]
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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A traditional Samoan musical instrument that disappeared from the country's soundscape more than a century ago is making a comeback, with efforts underway to restore the knowledge of how it was made and played.
The fagufagu, or nose flute in English, once used in...
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