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 Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa / Samoa Language Week, 28 May - 3 June 2023 The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’. Here at Auckland Council Libraries, we are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of a new bilingual book in Samoan and English and share reading recommendations curated by Veronica Ligaliga, Senior Librarian Pacific Content, in celebration of Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa! The overarching theme for Pacific Language Weeks 2023 is sustainability, to help keep our Pacific languages, cultures and identities thriving in Aotearoa. Learn more about Pacific Language Weeks from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples . We are also proud to share a new video about village life in the Pacific Islands from the Auckland Libraries YouTube channel . And we encourage you to stay connected with Pasifika news and upcoming events on the Auckland Libraries Talanoa Facebook page !

Fa’atāuaina o le Vaiaso o le Gagana Sāmoa | Sāmoan Language Week 2019 | 26 Mē – 1 Iuni 2019 Tālofa lava! Afio mai! Gagana Sāmoa is the second most spoken language in Auckland and third most spoken in New Zealand after te reo Māori and English. Sāmoan Language Week is an ideal opportunity to engage with aiga in your community.  Join us at Auckland Libraries as we celebrate Sāmoan Language Week 2019! With  our extensive range of Pasifika books, DVDs, picture books and events - come and experience the joy of Sāmoa at your local library ! This year's theme is Lalaga le si’osi’omaga mo se lumana’i manuia  | Weave an environment for a better future. Books about Sāmoan customs and culture Tusi e fa’amatala ai tu ma aganuu Fa’a- Sāmoa Auckland Libraries has a wide range of books on Sāmoan oratory tradition, history, genealogy, poetry and art of tatau available for borrowing and reference. You can also find books on social life, customs and culture! Ask your local