Village mayor's presence mandatory in matai bestowal rite

Samoa

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 14 January 2021, 9:00PM

New laws now require the sui ole nuu or village mayor to attend a matai title bestowal ceremony in order for the title to be formally registered.

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong • 14 January 2021, 9:00PM

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