2396 UNITED STATES (American Samoa) - The Alao village on Tutuila island

Tutuila is the largest and the main island of American Samoa, in the archipelago of Samoan Islands, and hosts Pago Pago, the capital of this unincorporated territory of the United States. Its land expanse (33 km in length and 5km in width) is about 68% of the total land area of American Samoa and with 56,000 people accounts for 95% of its population. The mountainous regions of the island, its beaches, coral reefs, WWII relics, and the sporting activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling and hiking activities make it attractive to tourists.

1635 SAMOA (Upolu) - Sopoaga Falls

Sopoaga Falls is located at Lotofaga village, on the south coast of Upolu, the second largest and the most populated island of Samoa, at 135m elevation above sea level. Splendid gardens fill the surrounding area, Alongside the path to the viewing area are many different types of Samoan plants and trees which are labeled by their Samoan and scientific names. There is also an area for umu demonstrations and coconut husking. A small entrance fee is charged. If there is no one on site to collect the entrance fee, there is an honesty box available where visitors can pay.

1588 SAMOA - Candle-lit Beach Fale

The Samoan people are a Polynesian ethnic group of the Samoan Islands, which are divided between the independent country of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) and American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States. The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Fa'a Samoa (The Samoan Way), the unique socio-political culture. There are 3 main parts in the Samoan culture, that is faith, family and music. The traditional living quarters, or fale (houses), contain no walls and up to 20 people may sleep on the ground in the same fale. During the day, the fale is used for chatting and relaxing. One's family is viewed as an integral part of a person's life. The aiga or extended family lives and works together.