Fa'alavelava
I went to a funeral service last week, I was at the se'e part of the fa'alavalava it is an offering of gifts to show your support for the loss. Our office put together money and gifts to give to the family, the family then tries to give some of the gifts back, we take some of them but not others. I would explain more if I understood more anyone feel free to research and update my interpretation. Lots of beautifully made mats and also a lot of meat. I took home chicken (frozen chicken parts) and cans of tuna. Our department was given a pig. Sorry for the graphic photo I mean you're welcome!
P.S. This is Tino, my ride from the airport!
Posted by
Christin |
5:02 PM
Wow.....that's a different custom. Interesting! Did you know the pig? Sorry to say this....but he seems awfully happy for a dead pig! I am sure this is just the beginning of many new customs you will be introduced to. You seem to have "rolled" successfully with this one. You look so good in this picture...good color...happy and healthy looking. Thanks for sending this. Love hearing from you.
Karen
Posted by
karen alm |
6:22 PM
I can do nothing but laugh.. This is a fantastic picture!!
Posted by
Sarah |
6:08 AM
do not know whose expression is more beautiful, yours or Tino's. I pray for the family and their loss and the beauty of the exchange, even if it is a dead pig!!!
Posted by
susan |
4:39 PM