Uafato

Uafato is a village on the north east coast of Upolu island in Samoa within the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.

It is surrounded by the Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone with lush rainforest, rugged topography, waterfalls and coral reefs.

The forests surrounding the village contains one of the largest remaining stands of a native hardwood tree ifilele (Intsia bijuga) with many uses in Samoan culture including housebuilding and carving.

[4] The village is a centre for traditional woodcarving where visitors can watch carvers making kava bowls, war clubs and other local crafts.

It is a matter of common sense.Alaifue Lisale died in 2010, and Vaisa Laumea 66 years old was named the High Chief of Uafato at Christmas 2009.

Carving a kava bowl
Carved Samoan weapons