Samoan language week

 A special week for Helena...
This year's theme is Fa'aauau le Folauga i le Va'a o Tautai - Continue the Voyage with Competent Wayfinders of the Ocean.
Helena is from Apia which is the capital of Samoa. She hails from the villages of Vaiala, Saina and Tuana'i. Today Helena celebrates her identity with her class/school by wearing her puletasi (dress), sei (flower) and ula (necklace). She is especially proud of learning more about her culture through song and dance and being immersed in church and cultural activities with her aiga (family).

The other pic (blue background) is Helena celebrating the 60th anniversary for Samoan Independence day with family and friends for the opening of 4 Samoa bilingual classes.