The TRUE Origins of the FAUTASI 🚣

Deep dive into the heart and spirit of the sport of fautasi racing back to its origins as a canoe and it's strong role into Samoan culture today!

Coming to American Samoa I had high hopes to connect with a voyaging organization.Though there are none, the vaa/canoe exists right before my eyes in evolved form of the fautasi. Beginning as an ordinary canoe, transformed into a war vessel, commuting vessel, to the sport vessel we see every flag day in American Samoa.

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I’ve been dying to bring together a project of history and storytelling combined with the energy and pride that is fautasi culture. Because IT IS culture as shown in this video through my deep research and gathering 💙🚣‍♀️

Thank you, Voloti Malietoa & Village of Aua for for opening the door to this voyager and the mission of One Ocean, One People. As well as villages of Iliili & Fagasa for also taking me along for the journey on their respective fautasi in 2024.

📌 This is just the beginning!

Stay tuned, voyagers.