American Samoa celebrates Samoa’s 63rd Independence with local special church service
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Hosted by the Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa, the 63rd Independence of the Independent State of Samoa was celebrated locally with a special

![The Samoa Consulate General’s Office in American Samoa hosted a special church service in American Samoa to celebrate Samoa’s 63rd Independence. Consul General Fata Brian Kaio welcomed the territory’s leaders as well as guests, expressing his gratitude for the shared heritage and strong ties between the two Samoas. [photo: ASG] Consul General Fata Brian Kaio](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/samoa_consule_general.jpg?itok=0k2Xrhta)






![“The crown showcases Mount Pioa (Rainmaker Mountain) at its center, framed in a “V” formation drawn from the national flag. [photo: ASVB] Miss Am Samoa with new sash and crown designs](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/new_mas_sash.jpg?itok=_m-vszEL)

