Ever heard the Samoan version of the "Three Little Pigs?"
Presenting fine mats, cows and pigs at the Mormon church in Neiafu. Weird thing is most of the stuff was given to pastors and leaders of both villages instead of the two wedding families.
Mr. and Mrs. To'o. Yes those are "ulas" with money. American money actually. Somebody wanted to show off...
The wedding party in front of the Mormon Temple in Apia. The village ceremony was held the next day back in Neiafu.My host sister got married last week to a young man from a few villages over. A wedding in Samoa turns out to be an affair for the whole village, not just the families involved. For me it was a chance to witness "fa'alavelave" at its greatest. (meaning any big deal or something out of the ordinary i.e. wedding, funeral, car accident, emergency) I can't count the number of cows and pigs that were slaughtered, and boy to i have some good video footage to show u guys when i get back home. To'o now lives with us in Neiafu.
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