Lofia._
When did you start practising your craft?
I started practising my work when I was 14 years of age!
Who inspires you?
My many Punake’s ( Tutors ) - Mata Latu, SisiUno Helu, Seini Kaufusi, Fehoko Taufa & Faonelua.
How much do you value your creative practice?
I value it a lot because of how much I love my culture and the way Faiva Tonga has impacted my life.
What advice would you give them?
Learn the basics of Faiva Tonga and whenever you feel like stepping up a bit, try it! Everything isn’t perfect but whenever you feel like you’re ready, HAVE A GO!
What’s next?
I’m working on my very first showcase happening this year in December!
My name is Siosifa Malolo and I teach Tau’olunga.
I’m 16 years old, raised in Favona and from the villages of Folaha and Falevai Vava’u.
“Everything isn’t perfect but whenever you feel like you’re ready, HAVE A GO!”