Prizes and trophies awarded for 126th Am Samoa Flag Day competitions
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Schools, village groups, sports teams, and fautasi crews that took part in the 126th American Samoa Flag Day festivities received trophies and monetary awards y

![Taufete‘e Tanielu Taufete‘e (center), captain of Nu‘uuli’s Manulele Tausala Lowrider II and champion of this year’s Flag Day Fautasi Race, officially accepts the team’s prizes — a new championship trophy (the previous one will remain with the Office of Samoan Affairs), a $25,000 award from the organizing committee, and an additional $10,000 donated by the Reid Family. Pictured from left: a representative of the Reid Family, Taufete‘e T. Taufete‘e, and Lt. Governor Pulumataala Ae Ae Jr. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau] PRIZE GIVING](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fp_5778.jpg?itok=AqqNBOOV)





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