Paepaeulupoo Fautasia Wins the Fautasi Race

The Paepaeulupoo Fautasi, from Aua village, won the 2019 Flag Day Fautasi Race in American Samoa. Sources say the seven-and-a-half mile race had ten fautasi. How ever three pulled out after taking in water in the rough seas before the race started.

The event, which marked the 119^th year since the raising of the US flag in the territory, was also highlighted by a multicultural festival. It showcased various ethnic communities in American Samoa. The festival included entertainment, youth talent shows, business giveaways, food, produce and locally produced handicrafts.

A church service will also be held and a two-day business festival will be set before the actual Flag Day ceremony which will be held on Wednesday.