This is a snippet from the inaugural Tafaoga TV Show that was filmed under the auspices of the Samoa Tourism Authority in 2020.
I am always filled with passion when talking about this place because it is a landmark that speaks a lot of history and a reminder to us of the struggles our forefathers went through as colonised people.
Today marks the 62nd year since the Samoan flag was first raised at Tiafau. It is the Malae o le faautugatagi a Samoa which translates to "the plot of land where our tears were finally dried."
When we talk about culture, it is our independence that allowed it to thrive.
When we talk about our identity, it is our independence that makes us the proud nation that we are.
Being free from colonialism is not only about being able to decide on our own leaders, but also to be free from the viewpoint of the colonisers.
Samoa mo Samoa ๐ผ๐ธ
God bless Samoa.
#lestweforget
Start of another working day in Samoa.
Talofa from Magiagi, my village, my home.
It is Sunday evening and we took a nice drive up to the highlands to where our farm is located to feed the animals.
This is always a refreshing sight and always reminds me of my roots, and wherever in the world ๐ I may go, this will always be home.
Like some villages in Samoa, we still have curfews in place to ensure everyone gets into their homes for evening prayers ๐ ๐.
Curfew runs for about 20 minutes and no vehicle or person is allowed to move around in the village.
Loud music is also forbidden and if you breach this curfew...you will get what my former teachers liked to leave at the bottom of my assignment...See me! ๐ ๐ ๐คฃ ๐
Looking forward to the start of another week.
Oh and before I forget...a massive shout out to the Cruiserweight Champion of the world Jai Opetaia ๐ผ๐ธ for securing yet another massive W against the former champ Breidis in Saudi Arabia.
Malo le tau. Malo le sailimalo ma le faaeaea ia Samoa.
Opening ceremony for Samoa Tourism Exchange 2024
On the way to Savaii on the little boat whilst the big one is being fixed. A little longer than normal but an experience nevertheless. ๐คฉ
Finally we have reached our 10,000 mark.
Thank you to all of you for taking us this far.
We are excited and extremely grateful for your ongoing support.
#lesssgooo
10:30 pm.
Praying for Chris who is currently stuck on the Le Mafa Pass as the hard working team tries to clear out the path.
Almost done with this airport transfer for returning customers before heading back into Apia for a much needed rest.
It's another early start tomorrow to welcome our clients off Queen Victoria Cruise.
#besafeoutthere
This is what life is all about!
#behappy #Samoa ๐ ๐ฆ
An awesome experience seeing these creatures ๐ ๐ณ out in the blue today... #Samoa #685 #fishing #whales
Went out fishing with the guys today and it was such a cool experience to see these whales ๐ up close ๐ ๐
๐2 miles north of Fagaloa Bay
We have completed our final tour for 2023 today! Praise God for His love and mercy upon my life.
Thank you to everyone who made this such a great come back story! We are eternally grateful.
Now it's family time until we hit it off in 2024 with another big bang!
Love you all.
Faafetai lava.
I am proud to see my friend Anne Rasmussen taking a stand for our small island states. Let the world hear our voices.
#Samoa #sunsetlovers #Falealupo #Westernmost
๐๐๐๐ Fill it! ๐ฏ