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Here is a Samoa Language Week Craft from Tiresa:
Pale Fuiono
Pale Fuiono - Is an essential piece worn by both female and males of Samoa, during taualuga performances and bestowing of high chief names. Pale fuiono is a significant part of Samoan traditional wear.
What you need
- Black material
- Mirrors
- Beads
- Hot glue gun
Step 1:
Cut black fabric material to wrap around the whole head.
Step 2:
Create a design of how you would like your pale fuiono to look.
Step 3:
Glue the bits and pieces such as beads, mirrors, feathers to the black fabric material.
Step 4:
Leave to dry for 15 minutes.
All done, place around head and save to wear when doing a Siva Samoa or getting bestowed with a matai title.
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