Falelalaga Village.
Education of culture and identity.
Falelalaga Limited is a New Zealand-based company dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Pacific Island craftsmanship. Specialising in handcrafted products made from natural and sustainable materials, Falelalaga supports local artisans while fostering cultural heritage. Their unique range of homeware, decor, and accessories reflects the rich artistry of the Pacific, offering customers beautiful, eco-friendly creations with a meaningful story behind every piece.
Our Story
We engage with local growers and weavers in the village and we source out the raw product.
We weave physical and spiritual connections between Samoan people and their identity, culture, history and heritage. We engage with local growers and weavers in the village and we source out the products: bandanas, handicrafts. We distribute our products through local community engagement, businesses, individuals and potential partners. We expose learners to real-life learning through active participation in weaving workshops and language classes. We facilitate therapeutic weaving retreat to connect to the body, mind and soul.
Businesses We Facilitated Through Digital Boost
Digital Boost is a completely free government-funded tool to help Kiwi businesses adapt to today and prepare for tomorrow.
Latest Blog Posts
The Routledge Handbook of Regenerative Tourism
IntroductionCritics ReviewFor sales and offers visit this link Introduction This timely and innovative handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the current critical debates, trends and the transformative potential of regenerative tourism, and also looks towards a...
Sustainability and Resilience Institute New Zealand Joins Global Leaders in Climate Action by Signing the Glasgow Declaration
Sustainability and Resilience Institute Signs the Glasgow DeclarationBackground to Glasgow Declation on Climate Action in TourismGlasgow declaration on climate action in tourismSustainability and Resilience Institute Sustainability and Resilience Institute Signs the...
5 Aspects of regenerative tourism
What is regenerative tourism?The foundation of tourism - the host communitiesChallenges and clarificationsRegenerative tourism models and measures - framework and indicatorsAuthenticity in tourism experiencesPositive psychology movement in...
Roadmap for the Introduction and Exploration of Banks Peninsula as a Dark Sky Reserve and Estimated Costs
IntroductionMethodology and SourcesMethodology for Cost Estimations:Sources Used:1. OpportunitiesEnvironmental and Astronomical BenefitsEconomic and Tourism AdvantagesCommunity and Educational Gains2. ChallengesLight Pollution ManagementRegulatory and Certification...
Frameworks for Measuring Regenerative Tourism: Supply and Demand Indicators with a Dynamic and Holistic Approach
Abstract This paper examines regenerative tourism as a holistic approach that goes beyond sustainability by actively restoring and enhancing social-ecological systems. Recognizing tourism’s interconnectedness with economic, social, cultural, and environmental systems,...
Developing Sustainable Medical Tourism: A Framework in the Perspective of Developing Countries
Abstract This study reviewed the literature to develop the framework for sustainable medical tourism in developing countries. According to the findings, the development of a sustainable tourist destination necessitates the involvement of various stakeholders and...
Why both supply-side and demand-side regenerative tourism indicators are crucial
IntroductionProposed supply-side indicators1. Creating conditions for continuous renewal2. Transcending new forms of tourism3. Flourishing in ever-changing conditions4. Economic stability with minimal environmental impacts5. Production of pure, authentic, and genuine...