Samoa's 50th anniversary of Independence
Samoa - 50 year anniversary of independence
Step Afrika.
The US Seventh Fleet Band
On June 1st this year, Samoa celebrated its 50 year anniversary of independence from New Zealand rule. This proud Pacific Island nation had week-long festivities from May 31st to June 5. The highlights of this year’s festivities included a UB40 Concert at Apia Park, Step Afrika (see schedule below) performed at different locations around the country, and a US Navy 7th fleet Marching Band (see schedule below).
Find out more on the 50th celebrations at: www.samoa50years.ws. Also check our Facebook Page, Twitter handle (@usembassysamoa), Ambassador's blog, FlickR photo gallery, and Pinterest for coverage.
Latest News and Releases
June 08: Ambassador's Blog: Anchors Aweigh For Samoa’s 50th Birthday.
June 07: Ambassador's Blog: More Step! Afrika In Samoa.
June 1: Message from President Obama to the people of Samoa on the 50th Anniversary of Independence.
May 31: Ambassador's Blog: 50 years of Independence in Samoa.
May 31: Ambassador's Blog: Step Afrika in Samoa.
Step Afrika
The United States Embassy Apia, is happy to announce the participation of American entertainers at this year’s 50th Anniversary of Independence celebrations. Step Afrika, a critically acclaimed group of dancers dedicated to the tradition of stepping will be performing at a number of venues over the week and is also taking part in a number of official events. See link for more information on this group www.stepafrika.org.
Step Afrika schedule:
Tuesday May 29:
2pm – 4pm: Performance at the Le Papaigalagala Fale, NUS
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Wednesday May 30:
10am – 12 pm: Performance/workshop at Sataoa EFKS Hall
1:30pm – 3.30 pm: Performance/workshop at Poutasi village
9:30pm - Performance at Samoa Fa'afafine Association's Annual Beauty Pageant at Gym 1, Tuanaimato
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Thursday May 31:
7.30pm – 10pm: Performance at Moata’a EFKS Hall
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Friday June 1:
12 pm – 2pm: Performance at Government Building stage
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Saturday June 2:
7pm: Performance at Government Building stage
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Monday June 4
6pm – 10 pm: Perform at the ‘I Love Samoa Concert’, Government Building Stage
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The US Seventh Fleet Band
The US Seventh Fleet Band, staffed by some of the Navy’s finest musicians will also be in Apia this week. The band, under the direction of Fleet Bandmaster, Lieutenant Junior Grade Geordie F.O Kelly operates from Yokosuka, Japan along with the US 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge. See link for more information www.c7f.navy.mil/band/ on the band.
Band schedule:
Wednesday, May 30:
10.30 am: Performance at Salelologa Market
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7.30 pm: Concert at EFKS Hall, Iva
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Friday, June 1:
12.00 pm: Performance at Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu[view photos: FlickR / Pinterest]
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Saturday, June 2:
7pm: Float Parade from Apia Port to Government Building
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[view video: YouTube]
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