In 1977 three summer schools were held in Samoa, one in each of the major islands of Savai'i, Tutuila and Upolu, replacing the usual central summer school held in Lelata, Apia, and the same year the first national children's conference took place [REF].
The site of the future temple was celebrated in 1976 with a gathering of over one hundred Bahá'ís and children who sang songs and said prayers for four days [REF].