The search for Samoa’s “Father of the Year” is well and truly underway.
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As the country gears up for Father’s Day this weekend, 50 contestants threw their names in the hat last week for SQB TV One’s programme.
From those 50 contestants, only five will be able to make the final, to be screened before this weekend.
The programme was first introduced last year to mark Father’s Day. It is an entertaining programme, which sees fathers take on different challenges where the best father is chosen at the end.
Last week, the first hurdle for the contestants was a Quiz evening where their general knowledge about different issues, ranging from the Bible to rugby, was tested.
Programme Coordinator and presenter, Taulealeausumai Sioeli Alofaifo, said interest in the programme has spiked since the inaugural episode last year.
“The event is especially for fathers as they are getting ready for Fathers Day,” he said.
“It’s an annual programme and this year’s programme is different from last year. It will be a lot more fun.”
Taulealeausumai said the contestants are kept in the dark about the activities.
“We want the fathers to be prepared at all times. They have to expect surprises and their reactions so far has been interesting.”
The competition is featured in six episodes, run over two weeks.
The programme’s major sponsors are Bluesky Samoa and Samoa Stationery and Books.
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