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2023 Fautasi Fiva

Excited fans gather to cheer on the victorious Manulele Tausala
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Excited fans greet Nuuuli’s Manulele Tausala just after it crosses the finish line in first place. Manulele Tausala captained by Manutafea Taufete’e. The last time Manulele Tausala ran was in 2019 (pre-COVID-19), and was also captained by Manutafea Taufete’e. In that...
scrren shot of fautasi race rescue
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Taema of Leone with captain Senator Faiivae Alex Godient and Matasaua of Manu’atele, with Motusaga Tuileama Nua at the helm, tied for 6th place after they were unable to complete the race. When Taema started taking on water — their oars were raised — the Matasaua...
Congratulating the Manulele Tausala
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — It’s been 3 years since American Samoa has had its annual fautasi race, until this past Saturday, April 15, 2023 where the traditional tu’uga va’a was once again revived, and  the Manulele Tausala of Nu’uuli, with Manutafea Taufete’e as its captain came out as the 2023...
Paramount Flag Day banner
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highly anticipated 2023 Flag Day Tu’uga Va’a  — fautasi race — is happening on Saturday, April 15 — barring bad weather. This year’s Fautasi Fiva is sponsored by Paramount Builders — the local company that also happens to be the major supporter for this year’s Flag...
Paramount Flag Day banner
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The highly anticipated 2023 Flag Day Tu’uga Va’a  — fautasi race — is happening on Saturday, April 15. This year’s Fautasi Fiva is sponsored by Paramount Builders — the local company that also happens to be the major supporter for this year’s Flag Day Fautasi Regatta....
Fautasi Fiva 2023 banner
Pago Page, AMERICAN SAMOA — As the Flag Day festivities are fast approaching, so is the anticipation of the tu’uga va’a  — the fautasi race — on Saturday, April 15, 2023. This year’s Fautasi Fiva is sponsored by Paramount Builders — the local company also happens to be the major supporter for this...
VILLAGE ROWERS
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Fautasi Regatta day has been changed to Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 7a.m. in the morning. Afternoon fautasi practice and early morning physical workouts by auva’a are common sights in American Samoa right now, as the Flag Day Celebrations for 2023 include the iconic “...