Tapa & Siapo: The Pacific Art Form Connecting Hawaiʻi and American Samoa
There are certain threads in the Pacific that began as a humble curiosity and then keep expanding more the deeper you travel. Tapa became one of those threads for me and my voyaging across the Pacific What started in Hawaiʻi through kumu kapa Dalani Tanahy later...
The Polynesian Voyaging Canoe (Waʻa): The Heart of Pacific Navigation
What the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Is 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...
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...
The Fautasi Race in American Samoa: History, Flag Day & Village Pride
What the Fautasi Race in American Samoa Is Few cultural events in the Pacific combine athletic competition, maritime history, and village pride like the Fautasi Race in American Samoa, one of the most important traditions surrounding the territory’s annual Flag Day...Anthony Perez
