Thursday, August 23, 2012

An invitation from Lani Wendt Young


Talofa Family and Friends,
 
Some news for those of you based in Auckland. This Saturday there will be a 'Telesa Trilogy Celebration' event held at Otara Market from 9am to 12. The theme is : Unleash the Fire. This event is being organized by Shop Samoa with the generous assistance of some awesome sponsors and it showcases several different Pacific artists and entrepeneurs. It will be a fun event for the whole family.

*The first magazine for Samoan women, SUGA will launch its special first edition, which is dedicated to the Telesa Trilogy with an author interview feature, 'Leila' and 'Simone' photoshoot and more. Models from the magazine will also take part in a fashion show with designs from MENA and Paula Chan Fashion.
* Photographer/Artist Jordan Kwan will launch his 'Sexy Samoan Men' Calendar.
* Dance performances from the Tatau Dance group and Filoi Vailaau's School of Pacific Dance
* Music artists Mr Tanoa, Reggae/Hip Hop band 'Higher Ground', and duo Taufau Gardenia Aukuso & To'afa Te'o
* Slam Poetry performances from the South Auckland Poet's Collective.
* Author Filipo Tevaga Sio will be signing copies of his inspirational book, 'The Samoan Who Said Yes'
* Samoan Design store, Plantation House will have a selection of Pacific design accessories available for purchase.
* Radio Host, Yolande Ah Chong will MC the event.

 I'll also be there signing copies of my books. I'm excited to be  a part of the launches for SUGA and Jordan's calendar and I'm looking forward to meeting readers and chatting with you about all things book related. Attached is the press release for the event with all the details.

Lani Wendt Young


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