1. 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 ...
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  2. On 1 January 1962, Western Samoa became the first Pacific island nation ... the Samoan flag was first raised on 1 June 1948 ... the Peace Corps contingent this year to celebrate...
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  3. Check out this delicious slideshow with music, captions, fun effects, and more.
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  4. 4:08 Watch Later Error BRISBANE SAMOAN INDEPENDENCE DAY JUNE 2010 ... 5:21 Watch Later Error American Samoa Flag Day Celebration 2008 by joeysevaino 19,987 ...
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  5. Australia represented at Samoa's 50th anniversary of independence celebrations, media release, 1 June 2012, Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs
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  6. Samoa’s 50th Independence Day celebration is shaping up to be one of the biggest in ... don’t see any reason to shift the date from 1 June, we traditionally celebrate ...
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  7. The country’s 50th independence anniversary celebrations will still be held on 1 June next year ... Governor Togiola Tulafono Head of State Health Manu Samoa Ministry of ...
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  8. The concert will be one of the first official events of the 50th Independence celebrations forSamoa. It will take place on 1 June at Apia Park and tickets are now on ...
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  9. -Independence Celebration Service-Declaration of ... Wednesday 30th May, Faleata Gym1 • Screening of Silamanino Movie • Samoa V8 Club Car Show – Tuesday 5th June ...
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  10. Join us to celebrate Samoa’s Golden Jubilee with esteemed heritage artists brought to ... Friday 1 June, 11am Grand Foyer and Atrium. Weaving and Sennit demonstrations
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  11. Join us to celebrate Samoa’s Golden Jubilee with esteemed heritage artists brought to ... Friday 1 June, 11am and 3pm | Grand Foyer. Talofa Day at Auckland Museum sees the ...
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  12. Samoa - National holiday: 2012 January National holiday: Independence Day Celebration,1 June (1962); note - 1 January 1962 is the date of independence from the New Zealand ...
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  13. The festivities for Western Samoa's day of independence are held from June 1 to June 3. This is probably the biggest celebration on the islands.
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  14. To connect with Samoa's 50th Independence Celebration, sign up for Facebook today. ... Earlier in June
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  15. In 1962 Samoa became the first South Pacific Island to gain independence. Join us tocelebrate Samoa’s Golden ..., Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland, 1 June ...
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  16. Photos of Samoa's celebrations: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjzQ8GMn Part 2. Perfect morning for ... 49 years of Samoan Independence Tagata Pasifika TVNZ 16 June 2011 by ...
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    ... attention on Samoa Independence Day 1 June and the signing of the Treaty of Friendship 1 August. The Auckland Museum is offering some free programmes tocelebrate Samoa ...
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  18. Samoa gained political independence from New Zealand on 1 January 1962. However, independence celebrations take place on 1 June, each year. Historical
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  19. June 1: Holidays and Celebrations Today Every Day Has a Reason for Fun and Fancy ... Fun Festival, Tempesta's Day, Tunisia Constitution Day, Western Samoa ...
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  20. Samoa / New Zealand Artistic Exchange ... C. Beaglehole Room is pleased to celebratethe 50th anniversary of Samoan Independence with an exhibition running from 1 June to ...
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  21. 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 ...
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  22. The celebration of our 50th year of Independence will not ... II. Celebration on 1st to the 5th of June 2012. ... month the Treaty of Friendship was signed between Samoa ...
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  23. The June 1 celebration subsequently fell in popularity in the US, though it experienced a ...Samoa actually became the Independent State of Samoa on Jan. 1, but because ...
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  24. ... June 16, 2012 | 12:06 | American Samoa Flag Day Celebration 2008 - Video2
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  25. Newstalk ZB June 1, 2012, 8:34 am ... have been given amnesty due to the independentcelebrations. And Barack Obama has congratulated Samoa on ...
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  26. U.S. State Dept.: Samoa Independence Day On June 1, 2012, Samoa celebrated 50 years ... With 50 years of independence, Samoa has much to celebrate and many ...
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  27. Website: Samoan Independence Celebrations. In 1962 Samoa became the first South Pacific Island to ... Friday 1 June, 11am, Grand Foyer and Atrium. Weaving and Sennit ...
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  28. Tuesday, 1 June 2010 ... Celebrate Samoan Language Week with the NZETC ► May (1) Bill Pearson ...
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  29. Updated 1 June 2012, 17:50 AEST ... Samoa's independence celebrations are continuing . And there's a lot to celebrate... stable ...
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  30. The concert will be one of the first official events of the 50th Independence celebrations forSamoa. It will take place on 1 June at Apia Park and tickets are now on sale ...
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  31. This week is Flag day week in American Samoa. Where we celebrate the raising of the US Flag in ... Flag Day and The Star Spangled Banner: June 14 is Flag Day
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  32. ... on ties with NZ on the 50th anniversary of their independence.Celebrations have begun in Samoa to ... It's Men's Health Week! 11-17 June. What's Your Score? Find out at ...
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  33. Samoan Mormons Celebrate Two 50th ... the nation's independence. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand on 1 January 1962 but it is celebrated each year on 1June.
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  34. Since 1962, annual Independence celebrations have moved from the 1 of January to the 1of June. This is to take advantage of the pleasant weather in Samoa that time of ...
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  35. ... is part of the 50th Independence Day celebrations. ... and the finals will follow on 2ndJune ... 1. Registrations for the Samoa Games are now open (see attached ...
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  36. Samoa Observer Award Winning Newspaper in Samoa, Online Shop, Online ... He said that New Zealand will join in the 1 June celebrations with a significant presence ...
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  37. ... those who died in the two World Wars; the Monday after the second Sunday in May as Mothers' Day of Samoa; June 1 through June 3, for the annual IndependenceCelebrations ...
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  38. Telephone : (02) 62865505 Fax : (02) 62865678 National Day : Indepedence DayCelebration - 1 June Check also Consulate of Samoa, Singapore Last updated on 25-March-2010
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  39. (Independence Day is celebrated on June 1.) Constitution: January 1 ... Prior to the taro leaf blight, Samoa's exports consisted of taro ($1.1 million), coconut cream ($ ...
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  40. The 50th Independence Day and Treaty of Friendship celebrations are on June 1, when many families and friends from all over the world are expected to come to Samoa and ...
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  41. Printed from the Auckland Museum New Zealand web site on Tuesday, June 05, 2012 ... Join us to celebrate Samoa’s Golden Jubilee with choir performances, fun activities for ...
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  42. The Royal Australian Navy today helped Samoa celebrate the island nation’s 50th ... Naval Today Staff, June 1, 2012; Image: Australian Navy
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  43. Story looking at Samoa’s Independence ... with an exhibition running from 1 June ... College is hosting the regional celebration of Samoan Independence Day on Friday, 1June ...
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  44. The Independent State of Samoa celebrates the Samoan Independence Day on June 1every year. The day commemorates the date in 1962 when it achieved independence from ...
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  45. I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Samoa as you celebrate a half century of independence this June 1. This is an opportunity to reflect on your ...
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  46. Since 1962, annual Independence celebrations have moved from the 1 of January to the 1of June. This is to take advantage of the pleasant weather in Samoa that time of ...
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  47. ... This research report covers the period 1 July 2010-30 June 2011 ... By the editor, Matā’afa Keni Lesa APIA (Samoa ... Celebrations; Censorship; China; China Daily; Cinema; Citizen ...
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  48. ... nation was evident in a celebration ... Samoa was granted independence from New Zealand on January 1, 1962, but the big day is recognised on June 1.
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  49. Since 1962, annual Independence celebrations have moved from the 1 of January to the 1of June. This is to take advantage of the pleasant weather in Samoa that time of ...
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  50. Independence Day Celebration, 1 June (1962); note - 1 January 1962 is the date of ... September 2009, an earthquake and the resulting tsunami severely damaged Samoa ...
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