The Siva Afi, Fire Dance, is a big part of Samoan culture; twirling torches, burning at both ends, needs a lot of practice and the young boys have a go at it first, with varying success, followed by two girls; Eliana Suluvale displays great skill. A performance by Suluvale Samoa Culture and Performing Arts, based near Cairns, Australia, keeping Samoan culture alive, away from their country.
Video by Ludo Kuipers, Fri Oct 08, 2004
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