Visit paradise for the Samoan Teuila Festival!
In Celebration of the Independent State of Samoa, the Samoan Teuila Festival was established in 1991. The Festival is named after the national flower, the Teuila (English: Red Ginger).
A striking and vibrant bright red or pink Teuila flower is unique in shape and the perfect representation of Samoa’s colourful people and exciting culture!
The Samoan Teuila Festival takes place in a perfect setting between the lush green South Pacific rainforest and the clear blue ocean. The festival is held annually at ‘Ele’ele Fou, a large outdoor field in Apia town near the government building.
Celebrating its culture and people. The thrilling fire Knife dance (siva ailao).
Males with the Soigaimiti/Pe’a have a Chief title known as (Matai). The tatau ritual (tattoo) is a painful process if done the traditional way. The Masters (tufuga ta tatau) tap away using a handmade tool from a pig’s tooth or pieces of bone, turtle shell and wood. The solo (assistant) wipes the excess blood and black ink away this ritual can take as little as three days to years to complete. Those who are covered in the Pe’a (flying fox) have earned respect. This sacred tatoo the Pe’a tells a story of the Samoan history and pride of the culture with designs of symbols of maritime and new growth. Like shark’s teeth, which mean shelter, guidance, adaptability, and power or Spear Heads that mean courage and fight. The tattooing starts at the back and ends at the belly button. Once completed the Pe’a covers the body from the waist to the knees.
Gracious customary dances (siva Samoa) song and dance representing the legends of the Samoan history and culture.
Wood Carvings replaced the original stone carved weapons. Carvings have extended to extraordinary sculptures now days, hand carved polmuli logs or posts stand in some museums, EKFS Museum http://www.cccs.org.ws/index.php/efks-museum or Samoan resorts, Le Vasa Resort https://www.levasaresort.com/ are decorated with these rare art forms with carved customary symbols of sea life, tatau or breadfruit which marks the culture of Samoa.
Traditional above ground oven cooking, this method of preparing roasted foods has been used for centuries and is still practiced daily in Samoa. Almost every Samoan household has an umu in their backyard. The umu is outside under a covered roof separate from the house with enough space for the smoke to escape. At the base of the umu it is lit to heat the rocks in order to cook the food. Alternating pieces of wood and coconut husks are piled with the smaller rocks at the bottom and larger rocks on the top. Food is wrapped in banana or breadfruit leaves to protect the food from burning and to keep it moist, which is the most traditional way to cook food. Now days aluminium foil is an easy option to use.
After an exciting week of festivities celebrating the culture of Samoa, the grand finale ends with the Miss Samoa Pageant.
This pageant is a nationally televised event, all of Samoa will view it in awe and wonder as the next young Samoan girl (Tamaita’i) will be crowned the new Miss Samoa and represent the beautiful islands of Samoa for the year forward. For the first time ever, this year’s finale is being held on Samoa’s big island of Savaii at the Don Bosco Hall in Salelologa.
If you are looking for a great stop over point, while you wait for the ferry to Savaii or upon your return to Upolu. Choose to stay or visit at Le Vasa a distinctly Samoan Resort, near Mulifanua wharf, located on the Western-most tip of the island, Cape Fatuosofia, Upolu.
Le Vasa is the perfect place to relax and experience true Samoan hospitality.
The Teuila Festival, is a specific Samoan event and is the ultimate opportunity to see the crowing of the new Miss Samoa, its culture, the people and the beauty of Samoa while viewing the amazing festivities.
*Below is the Teuila Festival programme for your reference.
| 28TH ANNUAL TEUILA FESTIVAL PROGRAMME | ||||
| Sat 1st Sept 6:00am | Miss Samoa super Hero Dash Samoa Culture Village | |||
| Sun 2nd Sept 6:30pm | Official Church Service of Teuila Festival Church Choir Exhibition | EFKS Hall, Sogi | ||
| Mon 3rd Sept
10:30 – 1:00pm
9:00 – 12:00pm
1:00 – 3:00pm 5:00 – 6:00pm 7:00pm |
Teuila Food Stalls Open
Teuila Arts & Crafts Stalls Open Samoa Cultural Village Tour, Umu Demonstration & Show Traditional and Fun Games (Heat 1) Lunchtime Shower – Teuila Bandstand Wellness is Beauty Wellness is Beauty (Savaii) Teuila String Band & Teuila Siva Afi Competition |
Samaoa Cultural Village
Teuila Main Stage
Teuila Main Stage Teuila Main Stage Salelologa Market Teuila Main Stage |
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| Tues 4th Sep
9:00 – 12:00pm
10:30am – 1:00pm
1:00 – 3:00pm
5:00 – 6:00pm 5:00 – 6:00pm 7:00pm |
Teuila Food Stalls open
Teuila Arts & Crafts Stalls Open Traditional and fun games (heat 2) Samoa Cultural Village Tour, Umu Demonstration & show Lunchtime Show – Teuila Bandstand Wellness is beauty Wellness is Beauty (Savaii) Teuila Cultural Siva Competition. Mauluulu/Sasa/ Faataupati, Taupou/Aiuli & Manaia/Fuataimi (Night 1) |
Teuila Main Stage
Samoa Cultural Village
Teuila Main Stage
Teuila Main Stage
Salelologa Market Teuila Main Stage |
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| Wed 5th Sep
9:00 – 3:00pm
1:00pm 5:00 – 6:00pm 5:00 – 6:00pm 7:00pm |
Teuila Food Stalls open
Teuila Arts & Crafts Stalls Open Samoa Ne’I Galo School Competition Teuila Carving Competition Judging Wellness and Beauty Wellness is Beauty (Savaii) Teuila Cultural Siva Competition Mauluulu/Sasa/ Faataupati, Taupou/Aiuli & Manaia/Fuataimi (Night 2) |
Teuila Main Stage
Ground Floor, FMFMII Bldg
Teuila Main Stage Salelologa Market Teuila Main Stage |
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| Thurs 6th Sep
9:00 – 12:30pm 10:30 – 1:00pm 1:00 – 3:00pm
5:00 – 6:00pm 5:00 – 6:00pm 7:00pm |
Teuila Food Stalls open
Teuila Arts & Crafts Stalls Open Traditional and Fun Games (Finals) Samoa Cultural Village Tour, Umu Demonstration & Show Lunchtime Show – Teuila Bandstand Wellness is Beauty Wellness is Beauty (Savaii) Teuila Variety Show |
Teuila Main Stage
Samoa Cultural Village Teuila Main Stage
Teuila Main Stage Salelologa Market Teuila Main Stage |
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| Fri 7th Sep
9:00 – 12:00pm 10:00am 1:00 – 3:00pm 7:00pm |
Teuila Food Stalls open
Teuila Arts & Crafts Stalls Open Samoa Cultural Village Tour, Umu Demonstration & Show Prize Giving and Official Closing of Teuila Festival 2018 Lunchtime show -Teuila Bandstand Teuila Concert |
TBC
Teuila Main Stage
Teuila Main Stage
Teuila Main Stage |
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| Sat 8th Sep 10:00am | Miss Samoa Pageant 2018 Don Bosco Hall, Salelologa | |||
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