MALU
Proud wearers of a new Tatau (male) and Malu (female), To'afiaoalii Fruean (left) and Falenaoti Marie Tuilagi, blessed by the Matuaofiava (tattoo artist) Su'a, who is also the president of the Tatau and Malu Association, at the home of the Senate President, Tuaolo Fruean. [courtesy photo]
Alega beach, AMERICAN SAMOA — The strong support of women with Malu, Laei a Samoa and their mothers from across the sea, was felt throughout the organic venue of The Tatau Festival 2021 at village Alega this past weekend.
“I am honored to have the gracious support of the most powerful female...


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