Captain Gaoteote Palaie Tofau (far left) of the Fuao from Vatia, along with crew members and supporters, celebrates after winning the first heat of yesterday’s Flag Day regatta. [photo: Asi A. Fa'asau]
The Amerika Samoa Arts Council Choir at the first night of Flag Day Cultural Performances. Ia Manuia lau Sisiga Fu’a Amerika Samoa. [photo: Take Tu Photography via Facebook]
The MATĀSAUA Fautasi crew had the honor of taking part in the burial program for the Late Governor HTC Lolo Matalasi Moliga at his final resting place, held last week. [Facebook photo]
Captains of the 13 fautasi set to compete in this year’s Flag Day Fautasi Race draw lots to determine each longboat’s starting-line position for tomorrow’s highly anticipated showdown. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau]
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Race day for the preliminaries of the 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race unfolded under near‑perfect conditions yesterday. A band of clouds shielded the rowers from the harsh sun, a light breeze drifted across the water, swells outside the harbor were minimal, and the tide was moving out — an ideal setup for fast, clean racing.
Inside Pago Pago Bay, the sea was smooth as oil....
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Race day for the preliminaries of the 2026 Flag Day Fautasi Race unfolded under near‑perfect conditions yesterday. A band of clouds shielded the rowers from the harsh sun, a light breeze drifted across the water, swells outside the harbor were minimal, and the tide was...
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