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Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration photo & caption

Women of Toa o Samoa

Women of Toa o Samoa showing their traditional styled taupou attire and tuiga (headdress) during the 658th Regional Support Group hosted Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Month celebration at the Downtown Plaza of Camp Humphreys, South Korea on May 13, 2023.  Of note: Third from left, is wearing the Samoan taupou costume, using traditional materials such as siapo and i’e tonga. She also has a traditional taupou tattoo — le malu — on thighs and knees. [courtesy photo]