Columbus Day in American Samoa
Columbus Day is a holiday in American Samoa.
When is Columbus Day in American Samoa
Columbus Day is celebrated on 09, October, 2023 in American Samoa.
About Columbus Day in American Samoa
Columbus Day is a federal holiday in American Samoa, celebrated on the second Monday in October. The holiday commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas in 1492.
In American Samoa, the holiday is celebrated with parades, cultural events, and traditional Samoan dances. Many schools and government offices are closed on this day, and some businesses may also close or have reduced hours.
However, Columbus Day is not without controversy in American Samoa. Many Samoans view the holiday as a celebration of colonization and the displacement of indigenous peoples. As a result, some communities choose to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead, which honors the contributions and history of Native Americans and other indigenous peoples.
History of Columbus Day in American Samoa
Columbus Day is not a recognized holiday in American Samoa. The territory celebrates its own unique holidays such as Flag Day and Samoan Language Day. However, Columbus Day is celebrated in other parts of the United States and its history is tied to the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. The holiday was first celebrated in the United States in 1792, on the 300th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival. It became an official federal holiday in 1937, and is celebrated on the second Monday of October each year. The holiday has been controversial in recent years due to the negative impact Columbus’ arrival had on Indigenous peoples and the celebration of his legacy has been called into question.
How is Columbus Day celebrated in American Samoa
Columbus Day is not celebrated in American Samoa. Instead, the territory celebrates its own holiday, Flag Day, on April 17th. Flag Day commemorates the day in 1900 when American Samoa became a U.S. territory and the raising of the American flag. The holiday is celebrated with parades, dances, and traditional Samoan ceremonies.