Living in American Samoa: Culture, Storytelling & the Future of the Islands
A Conversation Beyond Tourism Recently, I sat down with the American Samoa Visitors Bureau for a 30-minute conversation about my time living and documenting life in the territory. On the surface, it was an interview about travel and storytelling. But beneath that, it...
TAPA :A Glimpse into the art of Hawaiian Kapa & Samoan Siapo🖌️
A sneak peek into the heart of Pacific arts through the voices of Dalani Tanahy and Reggie Meredith in Hawai’i and American Samoa. Teachings from their elders and their resilience in an ever evolving world that has seen the art form slowly fade over the past two...
Wa’a: A Voyage Across the Pacific 🌊⛵
The wa’a, or traditional canoe, is more than just a vessel; it’s a symbol of connection, history, and culture across the Pacific. In this latest entry of my journey, it’s an exploration of the deep significance of the Pacific voyaging tradition, which has...
A Spiritual Journey to The Pageant | with Angel Vitale | American Samoa
I present to you your newly crowned Miss American Samoa! But you see, my meeting and connection with Angel was beyond the pageant! Three weeks ago Angel and I sat down for lunch initially on the light concept of doing collaborative work. But we sat down over coffee...Anthony Perez
