10th Festival of Pacific Arts - American Samoa Information
10th Festival of Pacific Arts - American Samoa Information
10th Festival of Pacific Arts - American Samoa Information
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10 th <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>Arts</strong><br />
Closing Remarks<br />
As we close the <strong>10th</strong> <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> in 2008 in <strong>American</strong> <strong>Samoa</strong>, we hope that this celebration <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Pacific</strong> arts will be a memorable experience for everyone. By highlighting our <strong>Pacific</strong> heritage through our arts<br />
and cultures, our shared history and common traditions, we have given these gatherings new importance in a<br />
world <strong>of</strong> rapid change.<br />
The <strong>Festival</strong> was meant to strengthen and renew those things which bind us together as a <strong>Pacific</strong> family; while<br />
threading the “Ula <strong>of</strong> Oceania”, we have been reminded <strong>of</strong> the ties that bind us, as well as all that makes us<br />
unique in the world. We are proud to have hosted this <strong>Festival</strong>, and grateful for the wisdom which first gave it<br />
vision.<br />
We look forward to our next gathering and celebration at the 11 th <strong>Festival</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Pacific</strong> <strong>Arts</strong> in the Solomon Islands.<br />
Until then,<br />
Soifua ma ia Manuia!<br />
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