Great Mentor's Tuione Pulotu and Viliami Toluta'u

Everyday is always a journey with Suluape  Aisea and one of my favorites is when we disappear to the country side to meet elders such as master carver Tuione Pulotu and master sculptor Viliami Toluta'u. Suluape Aisea tries to find time atleast once or twice a month to visit Tuione, whom he refers to as a great mentor and a great impact in his life. He believes that authentic designs carved on different types of wood are similar to what is used in tattooing. "These are my elders and it is only right to come seek guidance and knowledge from them because this is one of the only ways our culture and teachings can live on." After many years of hoping to one day meet another person whom he is greatly inspired by, Suluape Aisea finally had the privilege to  meet Professor Viliami Toluta'u who happened to stop by that evening to visit Tuione. Everyday is always a journey, a journey to meet people who may leave a great impact in your life.