Festivals in Samoa

Festivals

Season or date: Around June 1 annually

The nation's largest event celebrating independence with parades and ethnic dances

Season or date: Early September

Cultural festival including fire knife competitions and Miss Samoa selection

Season or date: Second Sunday of May

National holiday showing gratitude to mothers with family

Season or date: Second Sunday of August

Honoring fathers with traditional sports and feasts

Season or date: Second Sunday of October

Holiday where children take center stage and lead worship

Season or date: April

International fishing tournament based in Apia Port

Season or date: Full moon nights in October-November

Traditional event capturing and tasting the coral worm palolo

Season or date: During Teuila Festival

World championship of the competition manipulating flaming rotating knives

Season or date: December 25

Christianity's largest event celebrated with church choirs and umu cuisine

Season or date: December 31

Welcoming the new year with fireworks and ethnic dance shows