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FESTPAC 2024

American Samoa choir
Fa’aauau pea fa’afi afi aga matagofi e a le ‘aufaipese filifi lia a Amerika Samoa, i lalo o le taitaiga a le susuga ia Pati Pati, lea o lo’o fa’afi afi a nei i le Pacific Heritage Festival, o lo’o fa’ataunu’uina i Honolulu, Hawaii. [ata foa’i]
onch shell sounding
Opening ceremony of the FestPAC 2024 saw the iconic conch shell sounded, calling all to the opening of 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture in Hawaii on June 6, 2024. "One body, one people, one ocean, one Pacific" — was Samoa’s powerful message. [photo: President of the Senate Office,...
local artists at FestPAC
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC), which ended this past weekend, after two weeks of events saw daily cultural performances from different Oceania island groups across Oahu, Hawaii on various stages. The array of creative work by Indigenous Pacific...
Solomon Islands cultural dance performance
Solomon Islands cultural dance performance on Wednesday night, June 12, 2024, at a Waikiki Beach area. Their performance was a part of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC), which ended this past weekend, after two weeks of events that saw daily cultural performances from...
Tuurama Ariki Declaration signing
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — A historic meeting of traditional leaders has been a poignant moment at the 50th anniversary Pacific arts and culture festival in Hawai'i. Traditional leaders from across the Pacific have met during the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) to sign a...
visitor's bureau staff greeting Samoans from around the world
The American Samoa Visitors Bureau booth at FestPac 2024 has been an amazing connection for Samoans from all over the world. The booth had a beautiful compliment from a neighboring booth yesterday saying, “Wow you guys know everybody, there’s so much fun and aloha oozing from your booth.” [courtesy...
UH Hamilton Library
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — American Samoa’s FestPAC 2024 participants include literary leads, Pesetā Tia Seloti and Tapa’au Dr. Daniel Aga, who according to ASFestPAC have found themselves “enveloped in the rich literary and cultural heritage of our region during their tour through the Pacific...
Various nations are showcasing traditional dances, music, and contemporary performances
FestPAC 2024 opened last week Friday, June 7, and will run until June 16. Renowned artists from various nations are showcasing traditional dances, music, and contemporary performances, daily, at the various stages across Oʻahu. [photo: Office of the Senate President]
Cook Islanders rehearsing
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — After an eight-year break due to the Covid pandemic, the world's largest Pacific festival is kicking off this week. Hundreds of indigenous Pacific islanders are gathered in Hawai'i for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC). The event was established...
American Samoa FestPAC delegation
The American Samoa delegation for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture has arrived in Honolulu for the event that brings together artists, performers, and cultural ambassadors from across the Pacific region to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Pacific Islands. The...

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