American Samoa National Park
Photo Title
American Samoa National Park
Photographer/Creator
Randy Olson
Collection
Publisher
Freelance/ National Geographic
Caption/Description
A prominent family wedding like this one may have 14 flower girls, 14 ring boys, 14 bridesmaids, 14 groomsmen and cost as much as $50,000. Wedding are funded by the entire community and are mostly about the consolidation of power between two chiefs.
Citation
Randy Olson, "American Samoa National Park," in POYi Archive, Item #31750, http://archive.poy.org/index.php/items/show/31750 (accessed May 10, 2025).
Date Added
07.04.2008