“People migrate to different parts of the world, different societies in the world may affect culture, but the culture will live on through the love, strength and commitment of the people“​
 

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Fatu na Toto (Planted seeds) explores the effects of migration.
Expressed through the language of Siva Samoa, a picture is painted of a migrant family living in suburbia.  And the contributing influences that affect the family and the impact that they have on the generation being raised in this environment.  
This work has been heavily influenced by the community and upbringing of the choreographer.  It is an interpretation of her parents and what they discovered during their journey in search of a “better” life.  
 

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Tupe Lualua
(Savaia, Lefaga,  Luatuanu'u Samoa, Waitangirua, Porirua) 

Tupe’s dance career started at EFKS Ketesemane in Porirua.  From an early age, she was performing Siva Samoa.  By the age of 13, she was part of the church youth group that toured Hawaii and Samoa, performing alongside her parents and older siblings.

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As a dancer at Whitireia performing arts, Tupe has performed at Festivals in Kuala Lumpur, Belgium, France, Italy, Australia, Tahiti, New Caledonia, Rapanui, Vietnam, China, and has presented choreographed works at Festivals in Spain, Canada and USA. 

Tupe has also starred in several television commercials, BATS season of Hedda Gabler, playing Julia Tesman, Poly-Zygotic with FIT productions (Pick of the fringe 2009) and “The Factory – A Pacific Musical” by the Kila Kokonut Krew where she played the part of Lagi. 

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Since 2009, Tupe has returned to Whitireia New Zealand as a Lecturer of Samoan Performing Arts, in the Bachelor of Applied Arts (Performing Arts) Programme.

“All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my Angel Mother,
Thank you for all of the blessings in my life they are the fruits of your labour”
Siauifo Tofete Lualua
14.10.1942 – 11.07.1998
Luatuanu’u ma Lefagaoali’I, Safune