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Kōrero: Samoans

Samoan girls perform at Polyfest

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Despite the development of a PI (Pacific Island) identity, many young Samoans are also interested in the culture of their own people, especially its dance and music. Every year about 50 schools compete in Polyfest in Manukau. Here the Samoan group from Auckland Girls’ Grammar School performs ‘Entrance’ at Polyfest in 2003.

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Reference: P271213

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Lupematasila Melani Anae, Samoans – New Zealand-born identity, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/video/1580/samoan-girls-perform-at-polyfest (accessed 24 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Lupematasila Melani Anae, i tāngia i te 4 March 2009, reviewed and revised 7 September 2022 me te āwhina o Lupematasila Melani Anae.