Host: Aunty Aisa Pele spoke to the crowd about Samoan tradition while cooking.
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Megan Fisher
Strolling past KidsTown on Sunday, April 3, the flavours of an umu-cooked feast would have lured in any passerby.
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As part of the Shepparton Culture Kitchen project, the session A Taste of the Umu was developed by local Samoan woman Leaisa Pele, known as Aunty Aisa, with collaboration from artist Jamie Lewis.
Attendees had front-row seats to how traditional Samoan dishes are made on an umu, the above-ground oven made with hot stones, while also being guided through and given wisdom by Mrs Pele as she cooked.
The News photographer Megan Fisher was among the action.
Having fun: Luca Tunumafona, 3, with Leapanga Pele.
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Megan Fisher
Coming together: People gathered and watched as the food was being prepared.
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Megan Fisher
Delicious: Kimberley Shu admiring the food.
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Megan Fisher
Enjoying the day: Oliver, 5, and Alex Andersson.
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Megan Fisher
Hanging out: Patrick Valoia with Luca Tunumafona, 3.
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Megan Fisher
Family time: Helen, 9, with her mum, Nimo Tunumafona.
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Megan Fisher
Following tradition: In the traditional way of cooking in Samoan culture, men do most of the cooking, and also take the hot rocks and food out from the fire.
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Megan Fisher
Big grins: Mellisa Silaga and Ofeira Satele pulling apart the meat for people to enjoy.
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Megan Fisher
Family fun: Aneti Fotu, 9, Monica, 9, Daley, 7, and Helen Tunumafona, 9.
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Megan Fisher
Feast: Many people gathered to try the Samoan food.
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Megan Fisher
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