I am very much looking forward to the experience. SIGN UP AND WE'LL KEEP YOU IN THE LOOP WITH OUR DEALS AND UPDATES These Samoans in Porirua, near Wellington, dressed up for the occasion in 1990.This item has been provided for private study purposes (such as school projects, family and local history research) and any published reproduction (print or electronic) may infringe copyright law. Samoa (/ s ə ˈ m oʊ ə /), officially the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan: Malo Saʻoloto Tutoʻatasi o Sāmoa; Samoan: Sāmoa, IPA: [ˈsaːmoa]) and until 1997 known as Western Samoa, is an island country consisting of two main islands, Savai'i and Upolu, two smaller inhabited islands, Manono and Apolima, and several small uninhabited islands … Many died in exile. HAPPY EARLY 50th INDEPENDENCE my dear Samoa.What's happening in Samoa and NZ this year 2012 to mark the Independence of Samoa? The formal celebrations begin with the flag hoisting ceremony. In 1962, Samoa became the first South Pacific island to gain independence. This event is observed by school kids, cultural communities, religious groups, sports teams, longboat squads, and all other types of people. Independence Day is a major occasion in the country. It continued to administer the islands until 1962, when they became the first Polynesian nation in the 20th century to re-establish independence. i am proud of my family that made me who i am today.......... o au oute alofa i ou matua lena faia au i lenei taimi fafetai:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :(Samoa's 50th Independence is coming up soon and we the locals are very excited as so much is going to happen this June.yaaayy,the celebrations are gonna be on for a whole week. In 1853, the United States and in 1861, Germany/Prussia opened a consular office at the same place. On November 2, 1871, the Government of New Zealand advocated the takeover of the Samoa Islands by Britain. On January 21, 1879, Germany was offered the marine base of Saluafuta. Samoan Independence Day is a significant public holiday in Samoa. The event comes to an end with the awards ceremony.Samoa was first discovered by the Dutch voyagers in the 18th century. This day is Samoa's National Day and marks independence from New Zealand in 1962.

Western Samoa became the first Pacific nation to gain independence. It celebrates Independence Day on 1 June. It was switched into a United Nations trust territory on January 25, 1947 and achieved its independence from New Zealand on January 1, 1962.

The fifth star was added on 24 February 1949. Independence Day, however, is celebrated on 1 June and this day continues to be recognised by the Samoan community in New Zealand.

Don't miss out on what promises to be an exciting celebration. The event comes to an end with the awards ceremony.Samoa was first discovered by the Dutch voyagers in the 18th century.

Samoan Independence Day is a significant public holiday in Samoa. #Jamaica is the homeland of our founder Rev.

It is celebrated on June 1 every year. there was so much yummy kai but that's there even on a normal week. Independence Day in Samoa is observed throughout the country. The country dropped the "Western" (which distinguished it from American Samoa) from its name in 1997. Be sure to catch hype and festivities of the Celebrations. The flag hoisting ceremony is usually held at the Malaeola Hall in Mangere. In this way, the Independent State of Western Samoa was formed. On November 2, 1871, the Government of New Zealand advocated the takeover of the Samoa Islands by Britain. This year marks Samoa's 56th Independence Anniversary. Western Samoa became the first Pacific nation to gain independence. Les Samoa, en forme longue État indépendant des Samoa, en samoan Samoa ou Malo Sa'oloto Tuto'atasi o Samoa, en anglais Samoa ou Independent State of Samoa est un État indépendant de Polynésie occidentale, dans le Pacifique Sud, appelé les Samoa occidentales jusquen 1997.

In August 1873, the Central Government in the country was inaugurated. In 1847, a consular office was inaugurated in Apia. Samoan Independence Day is a significant public holiday in Samoa.

According to the League of Nations directive enforced by the Government of New Zealand on December 17, 1920, the name of the country was changed to Western Samoa.

This is the day when the country achieved its independence in 1962 when the command of New Zealand over Samoa ceased.