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TISA'S TATTOO FESTIVAL

Tisa’s Tattoo Festival organizers send
Alega, AMERICAN SAMOA — In a remarkable journey spanning nearly two decades, Tisa’s Tattoo Festival proudly marked its 18th anniversary, achieving its mission with flying colors. Founder Tisa Faamuli expressed deep gratitude to the countless individuals and organizations that have made this...
Ritual ceremony samaga pe'a
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The 18th Annual Tisa’s Tattoo Festival at Tisa's Barefoot bar 2023 in Alega, successfully celebrated the completion of its first malofie and malu on Saturday night, October 28, 2023. The celebration of the first completed pair started at 8pm, with an evening service in "...
Ms Christine Kruse supporting her nephew Felix McBride's son Jacob
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Reuniting families is one important aspect of the 18th Annual Tattoo Arts Festival in American Samoa, 2023. For great-aunty Christine or Tine Kruse as most people know her, it’s playing host to her nephew Felix McBride and his son Jacob from Perth, Australia for two...
acob McBride during his second tattoo session
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Jacob McBride during his second tattoo session while family members remain close to him to give him the spiritual strength and courage needed during the session, as it is considered disgraceful behavior to complain or cry from the pain. Singing and words of encouragement...
2023 Tisa's Tattoo Festival
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The18th Annual Tisa's Tattoo Festival at Alega officially started yesterday Tuesday, October 24, 2023. It will run through to Saturday, Oct. 28. And, Tufuga or Master Tattooist Su'a Alaivaa Tikeli Loli is ahead of schedule. He had two young men in his “apisa” on Monday...
CANDYMAN with Lama nuts
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Eight years ago, a Lama (candlenut) tree was planted on top of a mountain ridge 200 feet above Alega Bay. The man who planted it is known and prefers being called by his nickname —  Candyman, who along with his partner Tisa Faamuli, has piloted turning the Faamuli family...
Alega beach
Alega Beach, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Master Tattoo Artist decides on who gets inked and who doesn’t, when the 18th Annual Tisa’s Tattoo Festival takes place at Alega Preservation Institute and Tisa’s Barefoot Bar from October 24 – 28. Founder of the Annual Tisa’s Tattoo Fest, Tisa Faamuli was very...
TISA'S TATTOO FESTIVAL LOGO
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Alega Preservation Institute and Tisa’s Barefoot Bar are pleased to Alega announce the Annual Tattoo Festival on October 29 – 30. This event, founded in 1993, marks the 17th year of the Tatau Festival in American Samoa with the gracious support of the local government...
A young woman with a malu
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...
TISA'S TATTOO FESTIVAL BANNER
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Alega Preservation Institute and Tisa’s Barefoot Bar invite you to the 16th Annual Tia’s Tattoo Festival this weekend — for tattoos, music, organic food and beach time for Tatau families and supporters at Tisa’s Barefoot Bar and beach in Alega Village. Rain or shine, the...

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