Fathers from all over Samoa gathered at the To’oa Salamasina yesterday for the government’s official ceremony to commemorate their day coming up on Sunday.
Guided by the theme of protecting the environment for the future of the Pacific and to safeguard the world, fathers reminded about the important role they play in protecting the environment.
Prime Minister, Tuilaepa Sa’ilele Malielegaoi, spoke during the event and wished all the fathers of Samoa a happy Father’s day.
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But unlike Mother’s day and White Sunday, many fathers say the event is “nothing big.” Not many of them are making any big plans.
Po’alaga Iosefa, 73-year-old from Lepa, says Father’s day is like any other day to him.
“It’s the usual preparations with my family on Sundays,” said Po’alaga. “The main goal is my family is well looked after but for Father’s day Sunday if we have pork, fish, talo and luau and koko Samoa that is more than enough… if we have ice cream for the kids then everyone is happy and I’m happy.”
Faletoa Sanele, 66-year-old of Saleaumua Aleipata, agrees. The father of seven says life is a gift and it must be enjoyed.
“Without God we wont wake up on the next day so his guidance is vital,” says Faletoa. “I don’t know what my wife has prepared but my daughter from Pagopago will be coming to spend Father’s day with us.
“To me that is all I want for father’s day, to have my children and their children together under one roof.”
Falefata Ailaulau, 70-year-old of Saleapaga says Father’s Day honours the role of fathers in families.
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