Washington, April 2 -- Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata issued the following press release:
Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is pleased to announce that Kaili Iliganoa Shansonga was selected by The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, to represent American Samoa at this year's 2026 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. Her coronation ceremony was held on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Bethesda, Maryland.
"I would like to first acknowledge and thank Isapela Coggins, current President of The American Samoa Society of Washington, DC, for her ongoing 14 years of leadership, dedication, and commitment to the society. Her work and service to the Samoan community dates back to 1982 - 44 years!" said C...