O le Afi Tunu a le Tupu ma le Vaa o Salelesi

Location:Samoa
Subject:Ritual, ceremony
Length:76 minutes
Format:PAL-DVD
Hue:color
Year Released:2008
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Producer:Galumalemana Steven Percival
Distributor:Paradigm Documentaries
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Description:Warning: This film contains scenes that may be considered offensive. Viewer discretion is advised. O le afi tunu a le Tupu ma le vaa o Salelesi is an old ritual rarely performed in Samoa since the arrival of Christianity. The event was captured during the week His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese presented gifts of thanksgiving (oÕo) to the Government of Samoa, religious leaders, and the Judiciary in December 2007. The film includes commentaries in Samoan (28 minutes) and English (30 minutes).
Record No:3530
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