My Pacific Story

Remembering Pago PagoRemembering Pago Pago

Tuesday, 28 October 2008

I wonder whether they have come back down to earth in Pago Pago. It’s been 2 month since American Samoa hosted the Festival of Pacific Arts and it was a massive event.

I know it took me a while to get back to the wintery reality of being home in Australia. It’s good to have the footage and the photos to look at. You can see for your self on our photos page.

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Rugby unites Pacific Islanders in MelbourneRugby unites Pacific Islanders in Melbourne

Tuesday, 14 October 2008

For football fans in Australia, October and November are among the most intense months. The NRL and Aussie Rules Grand Finals often leave the victors and the vanquished recovering for weeks from their rollercoaster ride of emotions and fierce competition. In contrast, Pacific Islanders at this time of year use football to harness community spirit, celebrate their cultures, and life in Australia.

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A label of an ideaA label of an idea

Tuesday, 5 August 2008

We all came to Pago Pago to learn, to contribute and to be inspired. We watched, listened and made new friends. But for most of us, it wasn’t enough to leave with just memories.

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Enjoy Tania and Clement's stories from their recent journey through the Pacific for Pacific Pulse. Read their blog and find out more about their connection to the Pacific.

Pacific Pulse airs on Australia Network Saturdays 2220 Samoan time and Sundays 1920 PNG time, 2120 Fiji time.

Tania Nugent

Tania Nugent is a television presenter and producer with Australia Network. She hosts the daily education show Nexus on Australia Network and has been involved in the program since its inception.

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Clement Paligaru

Clement Paligaru is a presenter of Radio Australia’s popular interactive radio program "In the Loop". He has been working at the ABC for fifteen years and has reported extensively on the Pacific region during this period.

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