House of Rock

Savai'i


Legend says this site – a partially collapsed lava tube – is the result of a house-building competition between Falealupo’s men and women, a contest the women won; it's a symbol of motivation for Samoan women to this day. It doesn't look like much (though it does make a handy cyclone shelter), but a good guide (ST5) with stories to tell will enliven the experience.


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