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King Charles III is presented with the 'ava drink during an official Royal 'Ava ceremonial' welcome at the National University of Samoa on October 24, 2024 in Apia, Samoa. The King's visit to Australia is his first as monarch, and the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa will be his first as head of the Commonwealth.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive at National University of Samoa for an 'ava Welcome Ceremony, Samoa - 24 Oct 2024
The Government of Samoa will host a Royal 'ava ceremony for Their Majesties at the National University of Samoa as an official welcome to Samoa. The 'ava ceremony will be hosted by the Samoan Head of State and his village. This is a special ceremony reserved only for monarchs. The 'ava ceremony will be performed in the open, with Their Majesties and other dignitaries seated under marquees. Several hundred members of the village community will also be seated at the ceremony.