Here we go folks, the fautasi race is now becoming a perfect symbol of the division between the rich and the poor in our country. I mean, the first race is the race of the fautasi that dont afford a modern scoop oar, and the second one is the race of the big men who own the economy of our beloved country. Its a good idea anyway, but the prize money is divided. The fautasi from Manono (for example who were always winners by using the traditional oars) are soon attracted to abandon the traditional oars and who knows, the traditional oras will soon disappear and the cultural essence of the fautasi will be stained.
On the other hand, why not disgard the traditional oras altogether and force every fautasi to opt for the modern scoop oars? If the intention of allowing the modern scoops is the preparations for a regional competition with Tonga and Am Samoa, fautasi from poor islands like Manono will unlikely to be involved in such inter island competitions because they are not competing in the second race of the rich people. Is this a sign of trying to concentrate the highest level of fautasi racing to the Alan Grey class? Come on folks, if we are hoping for better things in the future by allowing modern scoop oars, let the poor fautasi from Manono and Apolima be part of its harvest, if you know what I mean.

Have a nice day folks

I really like the Iosefa Failua's songs, Because they are so cool. That is why I vote for it.

go Tavaesiina! all the best!

Strongly agree with your opinion Anaua and of course being a Manono myself I would A/way all good, I just hope they won't take away the traditional oars all up in the future coz it kinda takes away the "tradition" within the sport itself.

Go Tavaesina & Telefoni................