Flag Day race.
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Those wanting to know more about the unique cultural tradition of fautasi racing are invited to attend the first ever Fautasi Heritage Symposium, scheduled for April 10-12, 2019 at the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center.
The three-day public symposium, according to event...

![Aua's Paepaeulupoo fautasi crew, prior to heading out for rowing practice last Friday. Under the leadership of skipper Leonard Liufau Sonoma, Aua is prepping for this year's anticipated Flag Day race, set for April 13. A specific time is dependent on weather conditions. So far — Nuuuli, Aua, Leone, Pago Pago, Fagatogo and Manu’a crews (auva’a) have been seen practicing for the 2019 Flag Day Fautasi Race, sparking ’fautasi fiva’. [photo: Blue Chen-Fruean] Aua's Paepaeulupoo fautasi crew](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/paepaeulupoo.jpg?itok=jp631EFX)