Matautu
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Matautu is a small village on the Samoan island of Upolu. It is located on the central north coast of the island to the east of the capital Apia. The Apia Harbor Wharf the island's main transportation port is located in Matautu. The village has been subdivided into two parts. Matautu-tai (coastal) and Matautu-uta (inland). Matautu-tai is led by High Chief To'omalatai. Legend has it that wayfarers and travelers by sea must stop and give offerings to the To'omalatai before safe passage was allowed by Moaula the village guardian. Moaula is amongst the most revered spirits of Samoa.
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