Scores of people converged on Lepea village as they marked the final celebration of Samoas's 60th Independence anniversary on Tuesday morning.

The red and blue flags flew all over the village and people braved the hot Samoa sun to gather on the celebration grounds.

Prime Minister, Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa and her Cabinet Ministers along with the village's high chiefs were in attendance at the event. 

In her keynote address,  Fiamē said there were many reasons to have a special celebration to mark the country's 60th Independence anniversary. 

“One of the most important reasons is to remember God’s faithfulness in directing and protecting our beloved country. We are nearing the end of our celebration of Samoa’s 60 years of independence which concludes tomorrow [Wednesday],” she said.

Fiamē said the celebration serves to bring people together, not only to commemorate such a milestone event but to also fellowship as one big community.

She said if everybody stood together and moved as one then achieving great things would be possible. 

"The importance of coming together in one accord means that greater things can be achieved together and the gather yesterday served to do just that," the Prime Minister said. 

Lepea village's High Chief, Faumuina Opapo gave his remarks and honoured the Samoan High Chief and the nation's first Prime Minister, Fiamē Mataʻafa Faumuina Mulinuʻu II for his work in setting up the first Constitution of Samoa.

After the exchange of pleasantries and gifts, the program proceeded with a march made up of college and primary school students. The Samoa Police Band led the parade in a march around the village grounds as each school and participant obediently saluted the flag and the honoured guests in attendance.