page_title: Safotulafai
hierarchical_section_title: Safotulafai
caption_attribution_description: English: Lauati (aka Lauaki) Namulau'ulu Mamoe (left) and two chiefs aboard German warship taking them to exile in Saipan, 1909. Gagana Samoa: Le ata o Lauati (aka Lauaki) Namulau'ulu Mamoe (itu tauagavale) ma matai i luga o le va'a taua Siamani, i le momoliga o latou e fa'apagota i Marianas, 1909
context_page_description: Safotulafai is a traditional village at the east end of Savai'i island with historical and political significance in Samoa's history. It is the traditional center of the island of Savaii, now became the center of Fa'asaleleaga political district.
  Safotulafai is the original 'Pule', which is why Savaii is called 'Pule' of Samoa. Years later, Safotulafai chose to divide the 'Pule' into six while reserving the right to be the 'Matua' of 'Pule'. Today, Safotulafai remains to be one of the traditional 'Pule' ruling districts of Savai'i. Chief council meetings are held at Fuifatu malae. Safotulafai is the village name with its sub-villages: Tuasivi, Fogapoa, Fatausi, Fuifatu, Fusi, and Eveeve.
context_section_description: Safotulafai is a traditional village at the east end of Savai'i island with historical and political significance in Samoa's history. It is the traditional center of the island of Savaii, now became the center of Fa'asaleleaga political district. 
  Safotulafai is the original 'Pule', which is why Savaii is called 'Pule' of Samoa.   Years later, Safotulafai chose to divide the 'Pule' into six while reserving the right to be the 'Matua' of 'Pule'.  Today, Safotulafai remains to be one of the traditional 'Pule' (customary authority) ruling districts of Savai'i. Chief (matai) council meetings are held at Fuifatu malae. Safotulafai is the village name with its sub-villages: Tuasivi, Fogapoa, Fatausi, Fuifatu, Fusi, and Eveeve.
caption: Namulauulu Lauaki Mamoe (left) and two matai chiefs aboard the German warship taking them to exile in Saipan, 1909. All three bear the symbols of orator status – the fue (fly whisk made of organic sennit rope with a wooden handle).
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