This week’s guest is Samoan siapo maker Doron Semu.

Once a declining practice, the ancient Pacific artform of barkcloth is being revived. Doron travelled to the motherland, learnt diligently from knowledge holders and teaching others upon his return. He and Allyssa also share what it was like to be each other’s soa in receiving the pe’a/malu.

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This week’s guest is Samoan siapo maker Doron Semu.
Once a declining practice, the ancient Pacific artform of barkcloth is being revived. Doron travelled to the motherland, learnt diligently from knowledge holders and teaching others upon his return. He and Allyssa also share what it was like to be each other’s soa in receiving the pe’a/malu.
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Longtime friends and children of South Auckland, Mariner Fagaiava, host of Flava Drive, and Allyssa Verner-Pula, emerging academic, are proud to present 'Island Roots, Auckland Ways'.

Both in their early 20s, they share a love of cheap eats, the club and are quiet comfortable with living at home.

Join them and special guests for weekly episodes covering everything from mental health, speaking your language and the highs and lows of life. 

'Island Roots, Auckland Ways' is part of the Flava Podcast Network.

Longtime friends and children of South Auckland, Mariner Fagaiava, host of Flava Drive, and Allyssa Verner-Pula, emerging academic, are proud to present 'Island Roots, Auckland Ways'.
Both in their early 20s, they share a love of cheap eats, the club and are quiet comfortable with living at home.
Join them and special guests for weekly episodes covering everything from mental health, speaking your language and the highs and lows of life. 
'Island Roots, Auckland Ways' is part of the Flava Podcast Network.

Island Roots, Auckland Ways

EP 40 - Doron Semu

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/b7711369-a2cc-4ff4-bf43-b1f60144413b/transcript