Fagaloa Bay
Encyclopedia
Fagaloa Bay is located on the north eastern coast of Upolu
island in Samoa
. The area is a significant region of conservation and culture. The bay is situated within the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti
.
The geographic area consists of a mountain formation rising out of the sea. At the base of the bay lies the village Ta'elefaga
at the mouth of the Malata river. To the east above the villages of Lona
and Uafato
are several waterfalls by mountain forests. On the western side is Mount Fao with spurs dissolving seaward into cliffs called Utuloa. Further east lies Uafato Bay at the eastern base of Malata river which displays spectacular landscape of lush rainforest and waterfalls.
The distinctive features of the Fagaloa area portrays some of the most interesting myths and legends in Samoan mythology
which are considered invaluable and relevant to the peoples' cultural lifestyle.
, Salimu
, Ta'elefaga
, Maasina
, Lona
, Samamea
and Uafato
.
includes native forests and bird life earmarked for Unesco's
world heritage protection.
Upolu
Upolu is an island in Samoa, formed by a massive basaltic shield volcano which rises from the seafloor of the western Pacific Ocean. The island is long, in area, and is the second largest in geographic area as well as the most populated of the Samoan Islands. Upolu is situated to the east of...
island in Samoa
Samoa
Samoa , officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and one of the biggest islands in...
. The area is a significant region of conservation and culture. The bay is situated within the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti
Va'a-o-Fonoti
Va'a-o-Fonoti is a district on the north east coast of Upolu Island in Samoa, with a population of 1,666, making it the least populated district in the country....
.
The geographic area consists of a mountain formation rising out of the sea. At the base of the bay lies the village Ta'elefaga
Ta'elefaga
Ta'elefaga is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 184 ....
at the mouth of the Malata river. To the east above the villages of Lona
Lona village (Samoa)
Lona is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 237 ....
and Uafato
Uafato
Uafato is a village on the north east coast of Upolu island in Samoa with national and global significance as a unique cultural and conservation area....
are several waterfalls by mountain forests. On the western side is Mount Fao with spurs dissolving seaward into cliffs called Utuloa. Further east lies Uafato Bay at the eastern base of Malata river which displays spectacular landscape of lush rainforest and waterfalls.
The distinctive features of the Fagaloa area portrays some of the most interesting myths and legends in Samoan mythology
Samoan mythology
Samoan mythology tell stories of many different gods. There were gods of the forest, the seas, rain, harvest, villages and war. There were two types of gods, atua who had non-human origins and aitu who were of human origin. Tagaloa was a supreme god who made the islands and the people. Mafui'e was...
which are considered invaluable and relevant to the peoples' cultural lifestyle.
Villages
Situated at Fagaloa Bay are the villages of Sauano, Saletele, MusumusuMusumusu
Musumusu is a small village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 81 .-References:...
, Salimu
Salimu
Salimu is a small village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 63 ....
, Ta'elefaga
Ta'elefaga
Ta'elefaga is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 184 ....
, Maasina
Maasina village (Samoa)
Maasina is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 131 ....
, Lona
Lona village (Samoa)
Lona is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.The population is 237 ....
, Samamea
Samamea
Samamea is a village on the north east coast of Upolu island in Samoa. It is the main village or 'capital' of the political district Va'a-o-Fonoti....
and Uafato
Uafato
Uafato is a village on the north east coast of Upolu island in Samoa with national and global significance as a unique cultural and conservation area....
.
Conservation
The area Fagaloa Bay - Uafato Tiavea Conservation ZoneFagaloa Bay - Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone
The Fagaloa Bay – Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone is located in the Va'a-o-Fonoti District of Samoa, on eastern Upolu Island.- Description :The site is a nexus of sorts between the natural and cultural worlds: the largest tropical rain forest on any Pacific island with unique flora and fauna...
includes native forests and bird life earmarked for Unesco's
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
world heritage protection.
See also
- Samoan languageSamoan languageSamoan Samoan Samoan (Gagana Sāmoa, is the language of the Samoan Islands, comprising the independent country of Samoa and the United States territory of American Samoa. It is an official language—alongside English—in both jurisdictions. Samoan, a Polynesian language, is the first language for most...
- Fa'amataiFa'amataiFa'amatai is the chiefly system of Samoa, central to the organization of Samoan society.It is the traditional indigenous form of governance in the Samoa Islands, comprising American Samoa and the Independent State of Samoa...
, chiefly system of governance in the Samoa Islands