Governor proclaims 2008 Annual Moso’oi Festival
Governor Togiola Tulafono has proclaimed October 10 – October 25, 2008 as the 2008 Annual Moso’oi Festival in American Samoa, and he is asking the people of the territory to take notice of the planned events and to participate in their successful observance.
According to Togiola, American Samoa is blessed with beauty, rich cultural resources, unique village sites, and an island community whose social organization and culture are distinctly unique and attractive to visitors from around the world.
In addition, the hospitality industry promotes American Samoa’s traditional heritage and customs, while preserving its majestic ocean, pristine air, mystic mountains, and religious freedom.
According to the proclamation, the Moso’oi Festival offers symbolic opportunities to promote our island culture, by developing sports competition, heritage, beauty, botanical health and wellness, village and ocean tours.
“Tourism enhances the quality of life, cultivates international goodwill, and provides opportunity for our young women to participate in the ‘Pride in Pacific Culture’ A Heritage and Legacy 2008 Miss South Pacific Pageant,” Togiola proclaimed.
He concluded, “The leaders of American Samoa recognize that the entire citizenry must join efforts and show their talents through activities that will enhance and safeguard our Pacific way of life.”
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