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Celebration of Samoa’s Independence Day

Description:
On 1 January 1962, Western Samoa became independent of New Zealand. Independence Day, however, is celebrated on 1 June and this day continues to be recognised by the Samoan community in New Zealand. These Samoans in Porirua, near Wellington, dressed up for the occasion in 1990. In June ...
Location:
Samoa
Format:
StillImage
Collections:
Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Contributors:
Pataka - Porirua Museum of Arts and Cultures
Publisher:
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Te Manatu Taonga
Content partner:
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage
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