The efforts of preserving the arts differ across the islands in different time periods, but the challenges seem relatively the same where new and modern materials have taken its place. “This has meaning and purpose” says Reggie Meredith of American Samoa as the work around tapa is more than just art , it plays a significant role in cultural identity today.
This is just the beginning..
..of my voyage around tapa as I continue to voyage across Oceania, so you’ll want to stay tuned for more as the voyage will bring me to Samoa, Fiji, across Melanesia and even potentially Tonga & Aotearoa again through the mission that is One Ocean, One People!
Fa’afetai & mahalo nui to Dalany & Reggie for their time in sharing their stories.
Join the Journey
In this blog, I invite you to explore this voyage with me and discover how the wa’a is more than just a canoe—it’s a lifeline for a unified Pacific.
The full episode and documentary short are now live, and I’d love for you to take this journey with me.
👉 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/0kozAnSl330?si=JjplJFQPhNzGbiPV
Support the mission: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-anthonys-cultural-pacific-island-trip
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