Humanities Council hosts writing competition for levels 5 thru 12

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — In celebration of the “Month of the Arts & Humanities 2022” this October, the Amerika Samoa Humanities Council is hosting an “Essay & Poetry Writing Competition” for all eligible students in public and private schools from levels 5 to 12.

The theme for this year's celebration is "Fa’asao le Gagana Samoa ma le Aganu'u ina nei mou atu”  or “Save our Samoan Language and Culture from Extinction."

Three prizes are offered for the competition, with the deadline for submission set at 4p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. To apply and to see more details visit Humanities Council website (http://www.ashcouncil.org). Also see paid advertisement in Samoa News edition last Friday.

Lt. Gov. Talauega E. V. Ale, in his capacity as acting governor, proclaimed last Friday that October 2022 is “The National Arts and Humanities Month” and it’s in line with U.S President Joe Biden’s Executive Order, issued Sep. 30 to promote the arts, humanities and museums and library services across the country.

In a separate proclamation for the “National Arts and Humanities Month” of October, Biden declared that: “For centuries, American arts and humanities have been a beacon of light and understanding, recording our history and advancing new ways of thinking.  This National Arts and Humanities month, we celebrate our Nation’s visionary artists, scholars, and creators whose work touches and reveals the soul of America.” (See White House website — www.whitehouse.gov — for details)

Talauega, in his proclamation recalled this year’s theme saying, “we are committed to making the arts and humanities more accessible to people of every age and background, uplifting more voices, inspiring new generations.”

Furthermore, “the steps we are taking this month will support American Samoan creators and communities, foster new understanding, and inspire us all to tackle our toughest challenges and keep pushing forward to form a More Perfect Union.”

He called on the community to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and celebrations, and “by giving thanks to our Almighty God for His many blessings on American Samoa.”