Taupou Samoa Polynesian Dance Troupe

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Fa’afetai Tele Lava Ken Aiono for this highlight on our Matriach Aunty Kiki Sotoa Solia Check It out ...Continue reading

Tama o Taupou Samoa having a little fun to Auoi Aue by Punialavaa We do not own the rights to this music

T A U P O U S A M O A The beauty of our Samoan Treasures Measina a Samoa is preserving them in its most natural and authentic form... Just like our young Samoan beauties Tamaitai Samoa. Simple, natural, innocent and authentic. We must cherish our treasures and protect our culture... ... o le ala i le pule o le tatua the path to leadership is through service #taupousamoa #alanimataafa #tamaitaisamoa #measinasamoa #ietoga #siapo #tanoa #avasamoa #tautua #30in2020

T A U P O U S A M O A E au le inailau a tama’ita’i (the womens row of thatch was completed) Reflects the strong work ethics and determination of a tama’ita’i Samoa to achieve what they are set out to do.... Our Beautiful Aute #taupousamoa #tamaitaisamoa #measinasamoa #30tausaga #30thanniversary

T A U P O U S A M O A E au le inailau a tama’ita’i (the womens row of thatch was completed) Reflects the strong work ethics and determination of a tama’ita’i Samoa to achieve what they are set out to do.... Our Beautiful Aute #taupousamoa #tamaitaisamoa #measinasamoa #30tausaga #30thanniversary

Talofa lava! Thank you all so much for the love and support. Since the pandemic started and its restrictions setforth these past 7 months, we were not able to physically bring the group together for our (10 minute) video segment for this years Virtual Pifa. However, we were given the opportunity to use past performances of our group for the 2020 virtual presentation. Obviously, the majority of music used today for group performances have copyright restrictions. With that bein...g said, Taupou Samoa, being the only Samoan group to represent our beautiful islands of SAMOA this virtual PIFA, we are only able to showcase one siva samoa performance from our last big show O a’u o le Samoa I am Samoa(n). This song sums it all up. Whether you have an ounce of Samoan or of full blood, you are Samoa, be proud! In addition, we chose this platform to share our tribute (as it is necessary and appropriate) to pay homage to our great Polynesian Matriarch and an Elder to our Samoan Village, the beautiful and legendary, Estella Nonosina Reid. She will be dearly missed and remembered always... We hope to represent our SAMOA well. Enjoy the PIFA Virtual 2020! Thank you to the PIFA Board & Entertainment Committee for making this an avenue to keep the PIFA legacy going. Fa’afetai ma le fa’aaloalo tele, TAUPOU SAMOA

2020 is a year of "Reflection". We will present our PIFA VIRTUAL FESTIVAL on Saturday, September 26, 2020 on our Facebook page starting at 5pm pacific time. To see our group line-up read the schedule in our on-line program book available now for your viewing. https://indd.adobe.com//d1a650e2-eb3b-40ea-8cf3-1830e35983

Taupou Samoa Faafiafiaga [We do not own the rights to this music]

ESTELLA NONOSINA REID GRAM Its difficult to imagine a life in our Polynesian dance world and community without the physical presence of the beautiful, strong, legendary Nonosina herself. She was the Matriarch of our big Aiga, Village that everyone respected. Her presence changed the light in a room. We listened when she spoke, and she spoke eloquently with purpose. She was a force to reckon with. She is Regal, She is Royalty, She is Stella Nonosina Reid Gram Thank yo...u Gram for honoring us with your love and grace. One thing for sure, we burned the same light and passion for our Samoan culture and ideals. God, Love, Respect, Honor, Pride. Fa’afetai tina pele. Ia maua lou nofoaga tumau i le lagi ma faapaleina le Atua ia te oe le tina alofa ma le tina agalelei. Alofa tele ia te oe Gram. E le galo oe. Ia manuia lau malaga. Tofa, tofa tofa... Rest in love and peace I le ava ma le fa’aaloalo tele, Taupou Samoa Aiga

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Our beautiful and amazingly talented Aunty Violet Hawkins. We are so blessed and proud to have aunty Violet in our Taupou Aiga. She is humble and caring with a generous heart full of life and energy. 16 years with Taupou, aunty Vi continues to mentor our youth sharing her dance life experiences as the little girl dancer in Laie, HI to our prestigious and all-time favorite and admired entertainer of Taupou Samoa! She out-dances and out-runs every dancer in the group. She is the rare Gem we treasure. Thank you aunty Vi for your love and dedication. We love you! The beautiful Taupou Aunty Violet Lolotai Hawkins #happyanniversarytaupousamoa #30yearsinthemaking #30in2020

Tahiti Tuesday Here is to Ori Tahiti - We dance and express our love for Ori Tahiti, in movement, emotion, theme, element, story telling, while honoring and respecting culture. Mauruuru Tahiti!!! EmbraceLearnLoveDance Mauruuru Photographer Bryson Kim ... https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmnypaggw19/?igshid=4fwxiasjghg7

HILO MARCH Song by Kalani Pe’a Choreo by Joseph Taumua #taupousamoa #hula #uliuli #hawaii #seaworldsd #march2020 #polynesianstage ... We Do Not own the rights to this music

First Show of Season 5 at Seaworld right before Covid19 hit. One of the beauties of producing Polynesian shows is sharing a piece of our Samoan culture. Can’t wait to get back on this stage. We Do Not own the rights to this music #Mataloa #Tevaka #TaupouSamoa #Seaworld #SanDiego #PolynesianStage #SivaSamoa #Faataupati #Mauluulu #Polynesia #Pasefika #Samoa

A great read about our matriarch, Aunty Kiki Solia Give it a Read, Like & Share ! Beautiful words written by her niece Kayla Tito of The Samoan Community Development Center. We love you, Aunty Kiki!! Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! #TaupouSamoaHerself #UnsungHero #SCDC #APIAHeritageMonth