Leone villagers during Pese & Siva
Pese & siva celebrating the 124th Flag Day, on April 17, 2024, at the Veterans Memorial Stadium was strictly an American Samoa community celebration, with no groups from Samoa this year. Leone village dancers represented the Western District during yesterday's cultural entertainment at the Veterans Memorial Stadium.  [photos: Asi A. Fa'asau]
Bishop Etuale
The 124th Flag Day Celebration church service was held Sunday, April 14 at the Fatu-o-aiga Cathedral in Tafuna. In his sermon Bishop Kolio Etuale emphasized, "St. Thomas teaches us that whatever comes from God returns back to Him. God has blessed us in the richness of our land and the improved developments of our schools. Let us live with gratitude in our hearts.” [ASG photo]
Arts Council dancers
The American Samoa Council on Arts, Culture, and Humanities commenced its 48th Annual Flag Day Performing Arts Festival on Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13. The night was filled with excitement and patriotism as the groups performed their contemporary numbers and traditional siva. [ASG photo]
Food stall at  Flag Day Flea Market
Smell that barbecue cooking at the Flag Day Flea Market going on Friday from 8am to 8pm and Saturday 6am-noon at the OMV in Tafuna. Lots of plants, produce and local products as well as food are available for sale. [Facebook photo]

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