"35 Years of Pageantry"

To commemorate "35 Years of Pageantry" of the Sosaiete Of Faafafine In American Samoa (SOFIAS), group members made a $10,000 donation on April 16 to its main charity: Hope House at Fatu O Aiga. The money was raised through a SOFIAS raffle two weeks ago. Congresswoman Aumua Amata, a long time SOFIAS supporters offered briefs remarks. This year's Miss SOFIAS contestants will be competing in the annual SOFIAS pageant tomorrow night at the Gov. H. Rex Lee Auditorium. [photo: courtesy]