Annual traditional akule drive photo & caption

traditional akule drive

Residents of Leone gathered in the village lagoon last week for the annual traditional akule drive, using coconut fronds and nets to herd and catch the schooling fish. Later, Leone’s aumaga carefully portioned out the akule caught in the village’s annual traditional drive, upholding the custom of sharing the catch equally among all families. [photo: Pauline G. Auvaa-Tia]