by Anthony Perez | Apr 10, 2025 | American Samoa, Hawai'i
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...
by Anthony Perez | Jun 3, 2024 | 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...
by Anthony Perez | May 7, 2024 | American Samoa
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...
by Anthony Perez | Oct 22, 2023 | American Samoa
In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean lies a gem, a place where tradition and modernity intertwine seamlessly. American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States, has been a calling for me nearly all of my life. As I prepare to embark on this cross...