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Siumu is a village on the central south coast of Upolu island in Samoa. The population is 1,092 (2006 Census). [1] There is also a sub-village Siumu Uta which has a population of 206 (2006 Census).

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Siumu Electoral Constituency

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Samoan fire dancer siva afi

Siumu Electoral Constituency (Faipule District) comprise the villages of Siumu, Siumu Uta, Maninoa and Saaga. [2] The constituency has a total population of 2,224 and is part of the larger political district Tuamasaga. [1]

Fire dancing

Known for its fire dancers, [3] a 5-year-old girl from the village demonstrating a siva afi (or fire stick dance) was one of the principal performers at the opening ceremony to the 2007 Pacific Games at Apia Park. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Population and Housing Census Report 2006" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. July 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  2. "Samoa Territorial Constituencies Act 1963". Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2009.
  3. Leone, Diana (2002-05-19). "Teen is first girl to win fire knife contest". Honolulu Star. Retrieved 2007-08-29.
  4. Tepuke, Ali (2007-08-27). "South Pacific Games Open in Apia, Samoa". Solomon Times online. Retrieved 2007-08-29.

Coordinates: 14°00′29″S171°46′44″W / 14.008°S 171.779°W / -14.008; -171.779