We have many different faith journeys in our aiga (family), i.e. Catholics, Presbyterians, Seventh-Day Adventists, Evangelicals and some with alternative faith journeys.
Of the five 'clans, ' my great-grandfather Aialaisa was the eldest, and some of our family ordered some neat banners and decorated them with Christmas-like decorations that just added to the festivities.
After lunch and dessert, there was talk about where the next Reunion would be held, and the 4 places were discussed with pros and cons for each:
- back in Samoa again (easier access for those living in Samoa) but a logistical nightmare as we experienced
- over to New Zealand (where I spoke about having had our turn already in 2018) plus the fact that I know how busy we would be again
- Australia were very keen to host it as they had not hosted one before
- USA but the problem would be costs and airfares plus visas are not always easy to obtain
In the end it was Australia that won the votes as they hadn't hosted one and they were also willing to host it too. Great stuff! I must confess that I spoke was really keen to have it in Australia in having a rest for another term.
So Australia it is in 2027 during the holidays so that people can attend during work holidays and school holidays for the children too. I heard it said that it will be hosted in Brisbane! Yay! where my elder brother will be living with his children and then we can see more of our families in Australia attending too...
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