The Samoa Uniting Party (SUP) has shed light on the symbolism behind its logo, which features five hands, each representing a different group within Samoan society.

In a video posted to the party’s official Facebook page, a male representative explained that the hands are central to SUP’s message of inclusivity.

The hand closest to the “P” in the party’s acronym stands for the mothers within the community, from the eldest to the youngest. The top hand represents the fathers.

One of the hands, depicted with a missing finger, is dedicated to persons with disabilities. Another smaller hand symbolises the children and youth of Samoa. Lastly, the hand positioned at the bottom stands for the working class, including farmers, fishermen, and labourers.

“That is the real meaning behind the Samoa Uniting Party name because these hands represent all the people of Samoa,” one of the speakers said in the video.

SUP is one of several political parties contesting the 2025 snap election, scheduled for August. In addition to its five-handed logo, the party has adopted the colours white, green, and yellow. Notably, all SUP members wear white with a black ula (necklace) as shown in some of their profiles posted on their official Facebook page. By contrast, members of other major parties wear distinct colours. The Humana Rights Protection Party (HRPP) in blue and the Faatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) in red.