Source: Government of Western Samoa
KEYNOTE REMARKS Minister of Education and Culture Hon. Aiono Alec Ekeroma
• Rev. Faapea Elia
• Your Excellencies and High Commissioners
• Partners & Sponsors of LIFE-Con Pacific
• Distinguished Guests
• Our Esteemed Designers
• The Various Artists – established and emerging
• Models
• The Fashion and Art industry
What an absolute honour to be addressing you today on this exciting occasion that is called, LIFE-Con Pacific!
Tonight, LIFE-Con Pacific is at its Season 8 – I believe last night was the Official Opening and an amazing Art Exhibition whilste tonight is the Finale and Runway showcase.
What a remarkable achievement for the event locally and also regionally.
The Government of Samoa’s vision in its overarching National Plan is – for its people to live in social harmony and have freedom for all. To allow this freedom for its people, means to ensure there is access to opportunities that will benefit them, through utilizing their talents and exploring all areas of interest.
To maximize these potentials and talents, we are grateful for this established platform, the LIFE Con Pacific Event, which brings many of these talents to life and many young and lifelong dreams a reality.
LIFE-Con Pacific – in its vision to be a platform to market, promote and elevate our cultural and creative industry – through its high-level production and marketing – is hailed for its continuous dedication to its mantra to date!
From the Government stand point, we have seen LIFE-Con Pacific’s commitment and dedication to this vision, creating and maintaining this platform over the years, to elevate our creative industry specifically the Fashion and Art components – and we are immensely proud of their continued drive.
That drive over the years by LIFE-Con Pacific Creators and the visibility of their work and platform has earned recognition from the Government, as this is an incredible private sector-led initiative to promote the cultural and art industry.
Moreover, the youth component of this event, being a youth-led event with a focus on promoting skills and talents of many young people over the years is undeniably one of the greatest aspects of LIFE-Con Pacific.
On the regional level, LIFE-Con Pacific, is one of the few events of its kind – that is now maturing and has flourished and withstood the journey to reach its 8th years since its inception.
We congratulate Leiataualesā Va’agi Kevin and his amazing Committee for the continuous commitment to ensure this is realized every year.
I also commend all the Designers and the Artists – whether established or emerging, locally based or from our neighboring islands, the various professionals and talents that altogether make LIFE-Con Pacific – you should be all proud!
This event is ALL ABOUT YOU and I now declare it officially opened!