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Independence Celebrations - 50th Anniversary Thursday, 31 May 2012 In 1962, Samoa became the first South Pacific island to gain independence. This year marks Samoa's Golden Jubilee. Be sure to catch hype and festivities of the Celebrations.Don't miss out on what promises to be an exciting and memorable celebration.  The programme outlined below is subject to change and we ask that you check back regularly. Tuesday 29th May 292.00pm – Arrival of the Aiga Folau, Apia Marina, Matautu–Uta Wednesday 30th May 1.00pm – Heat 1 Fautasi Race – Faleula to Apia Harbour Thursday 31st May2.00pm – Heat 2 Fautasi Race – Faleula to Apia Harbour 4.30pm–5.30pm – Independence Service, Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu 5.30pm–6.30pm – Welcome Ava Ceremony, Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu Friday 1st June7:00am–12:00pm – Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu-Independence Celebration Service-Declaration of Independence-Raising of the Flag-Independence March Past 9.00am–5.00pm - In front of FMFMII Government Building, Eleele Fou-Arts & Crafts Show-Public Service Exhibition 2.30pm–4.30pm – Cultural Performance – Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu 7.00pm–10:00pm – Concert, In front of Government Building, Eleele Fou 6.00pm–10.00pm – UB40 Concert, Apia Park 10.00pm– Fireworks – Apia Harbour Saturday 2nd June7.00am – 10.00am - Independence Floats, Vaisigano Bridge to FMFMII Government Building Apia 9.00am – 5.00pm – In front of FMFMII Government Building, Eleele Fou- Arts & Crafts Show- Public Service Exhibition 9.00am – 4.00pm – Sports (Various Locations) 7.00pm – 10.00pm - In front of FMFMII Government Building, Eleele Fou- Concert & String Guitar Band Competition Finals Sunday 3rd June9.00am – 11.00am – Village-based Church Services 6.30pm – 7.30pm – Candlelight Thanksgiving Service – Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu 7.30pm – 10.30pm – Gospel Concert Monday 4th June6.00am – Kulula, Va’aalo & Paopao (Outrigger) Race – Apia Harbour 9.00am–5.00pm-Marching Girls Competition – Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu-Brass Band Exhibition – Parliament Grounds @ Mulinuu-Arts & Crafts Show – In front of Government Building, Eleele Fou &Samoa Tourism Authority Grounds-Health Sector Service Exhibition – Ministry of Health Headquarters – Motootua-Inter-School Competition (Speeches, Skits, Quiz) - Samoa Conference Center, Apia 6.00pm–10.00pm -“I Love Samoa” Variety Concert by Digicel – Infront of Government Building, Eleele Fou 8.00pm–10.00pm -Chinese Acrobatic Show – CCCS Youth Hall, Mulinuu Tuesday 5th June6.00am–9.00am – Fautasi Race Final 9.00am–4.00pm-Arts & Crafts Show - In front of Government Grounds, Eleele Fou & Samoa Tourism Authority Grounds-Health Sector Service Exhibition - Ministry of Health Headquarters, Motootua-Inter-School Competition (Speeches, Skits, Quiz) - Samoa Conference Center, Apia 2.00pm–5.00pm-Official Closing Ceremony – Parliament Grounds, Mulinuu-Cultural Performances-Independence Prize Giving-Closing Address by Co Chairperson-Police Retreat