Fale: enclosed 3 (Samoa)

Illustration of an enclosed fale

Illustration of an enclosed, oval fale

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An above view of the square blue house, shows two of the structures walls and three side of the yellow pyramid roof. The house is elevated on stilts and has a set of stairs that lead up to the front entrance.

Illustration of a monument

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Illustration of a fale

A fale is a traditional, oval, Samoan building with wooden posts holding up a domed roof. This is a more modern, rectangular version of a fale.