The Samoa Ne’i Galo (Samoa Lest We Forget) event is a major cultural festival organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) focused on reviving and promoting traditional Samoan arts, customs, and oral traditions among school-aged youth.
The 2026 Samoa Ne’i Galo School Festival is scheduled for May 14, 2026, at the Don Bosco College Hall in Savai’i.
It focuses on showcasing cultural performances, oratorical speeches, and fostering cultural pride.
The Ministry of Education and Culture acknowledged with appreciation the Bank of South Pacific for their generous support and valued contribution towards the upcoming SAMOA NE’I GALO event.
The ACEO of Culture, Sa’uila Forrest Time, together with the Samoa Ne’i Galo Committee, expresses heartfelt thanks to BSP for supporting this significant cultural event.
“We look forward to a meaningful celebration filled with unity, culture, and pride, and we once again thank BSP for their continued support of initiatives that strengthen and uplift our communities.”
About the Samoa Nei Galo Festival
Purpose: To safeguard and promote Samoan cultural heritage, ensuring traditional knowledge is passed down through the education system.
Activities: The festival features competitions in traditional performing arts, including the ma’ulu’ulu (group dance), fa’ataupati (slap dance), fa’aluma (traditional chant/drama), and taualuga (traditional finale). It also includes Samoan speech/oratory (lauga).
Participants: The event involves students from various colleges, with specific focus on including schools from Savai’i, such as Itu o Tane College and Don Bosco College in previous iterations.
Cultural Preservation: The name “Samoa Ne’i Galo” translates to “Samoa, Lest We Forget,” often corresponding with the publication of cultural research volumes (such as Volume 11) documenting legends, myths, and oral traditions.
Significance: It serves as a platform to connect the younger generation to their roots through performance, ensuring the continuity of cultural identity.
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