Samoa independence day
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Samoa Observer reported this week that the government has given its commitment to transport the five fautasi from American Samoa, its crew and provide accommodation for the Samoa Independence Day celebration.
It reports that five fautasi crew from American Samoa and...
Apia, SAMOA — The early morning downpour on Monday (Samoa time) could not dampen the patriotic spirit and enthusiasm of hundreds of Samoans from all walks of life and different age groups, as they gathered at Mulinu'u to commemorate the 62nd Independence Day celebration.
Despite the government...
![AN ICONIC RACE: The fautasi race was once a key feature of the celebration of Samoa’s independence day. [Samoa Observer]](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/images%7Ccms-image-000041647.jpg?itok=W1KYdC-2 "AN ICONIC RACE: The fautasi race was once a key feature of the celebration of Samoa’s independence day. [Samoa Observer]")
Apia, SAMOA — The cancellation of the fautasi race for this year’s Independence Celebration has once again raised eye brows, with fears being expressed that one of Samoa’s most popular traditional regatta may soon be a thing of the past.
This is the third consecutive year that the fautasi regatta...