After finishing his tour of Australia last Wednesday, October 24, King Charles III and his wife, Camilla Parker, boarded a plane to the island state of Samoain Oceania. There the monarchs prepared to carry out one of the most important rituals for the natives, who had not received a British monarch since 1977.
This journey of kings It happens within the framework of Apia, the meeting of Commonwealth Heads of Government, which will take place in the coming days in Apia.
How did Charles III’s visit to Samoa go?
According to the British newspaper report, Carlos and Camilla They landed at Faleolo International Airportwhere a red carpet was rolled out exclusively for them. Upon touching land, the sovereigns were received by local officials, while the Royal Samoa Police Band played in the background.
Despite the rain and strong winds that hit the region during the visit, the program was followed to the letter by the royals, who later They headed on the road to the National University of Samoa so that the country would offer them the Ava, an official welcoming ceremony.
Once the ceremony has started, The monarchs received traditional necklaces from the region from the natives, made from dried fruits. Afterwards, the main part of the ritual began, in which members of the Falelatai people prepared a special drink, called “kava”, which is offered only to special guests.
According to tradition, “kava” has medicinal, religious, political, cultural and social purposes. Furthermore, due to its importance, the preparation must be drunk especially under the dictates of the Samoan protocol.
After drinking, he King Charles III prepared to say “May God bless this kava.” to later receive an important title from the locals.
What was the important title that Charles III received in Samoa?
As indicated by the Daily Mail, after drinking the “kava”, King Charles was named Tui-Taumeasinawhich translates as “great chief” or “paramount chief of the village of Moata’a.”
Furthermore, it is worth mentioning that the new title of the head of the British Royal House was accompanied by a curious and traditional gift: a pig duly prepared to be eaten at a subsequent banquet.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that, as can be seen in the photographs, the king was always close to the locals, something that has distinguished him throughout his reign.
