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]




![The fagufagu, also known as the nose flute, is a traditional Samoan musical instrument once used in music, poetry and ceremonial practices. Efforts are underway to revive the instrument and preserve its cultural significance. [courtesy photo] Man with nose flute](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/man_with_nose_flute_copy.jpg?itok=Pc2NpVEp)
![Airport Parking Lot Project under construction. [Photo: PIOA/ Woolpert] work on airport parking expansion](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/airport_parking_lot_work.png?itok=Sh0Wy_OA)
![Rosalina Macon pictured in Congresswoman Amata’s local congressional office with Ina Pa'au, Elijah Tavai, and Ola Foster. She is a former congressional office intern and is now a Peace Corps Volunteer. She is currently featured in an article on the Peace Corps website. [courtesy photo] Rosalina Macon with others](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/rosalina_macon_with_ina_paau_elijah_tavai_and_ola_foster_0.jpg?itok=N74GJfeA)
![PACPOL brings together the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police and the Pacific Police Initiative under a single Pacific-led organization. [Photo: Facebook / Pacific Community of Policing] Pacific police chiefs](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/pac_islands_police_chiefs.jpeg?itok=6PMPStng)





