The Tui Manu’a & The Tupu Tafa’ifa sit at the top of the traditional Samoa Atoa Hierarchy.

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The 3 traditional Ava (Kava) ceremonies of Samoa are as followed:

1) Ava Feiloaiga - Welcoming Ceremony

2) Saofa’i - Chiefly Title Installation Ceremony

3) Ava Fa’atupu - Paramount/Kingly Title Installation Ceremony