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Podcast: Behind the Lavalava
Episode: EP 97. Toa Ole Afi Pati Levasa: Australia's First Ailao Afi Fire knife Competition.
Description: Send us a textIn this episode, join us as we chat with Su'a Andrew Isaako, the cofounder of Pou O Toa, currently based in Brisbane, Australia. Su'a shares the exciting details of the first-ever Ailao Afi Fireknife Competition in Australia, Toa Ole Afi Pati Levasa, set for September. Discover Su'a's rich journey from American Samoa to Brisbane, and how his family's legacy in entertainment inspired the formation of Pou O Toa. We delve into the challenges and passions that drive his fireknife dancing, the cultural significance behind the competition's name, and the community's role in supporting...