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Tuiga because in the 19th century it was only to be worn by the high chief's son, daughter, and also by extended families. Before they start the taualuga, he or she must bow their head and spread out their hands to the people, to thank the people for coming out and for their support. This happens before and after the taualuga. The outfit is made from fine woven mats that symbolizes time, honor, and traditions, then we add red feathers from the birds of the islands. Next the outfit with a Tapa is made from the bark of the tree and it represents the art and the craft of the Samoan culture. Then there was the Ula Nifo, a necklace made from whale-tooth that is worn by the head chief or by the person who dances the taualuga. It was also a symbol of wealth. Finally, the meaning of the dance. Back in Samoa in the 19th century the person who performed the dance was the high chief's son or daughter that was a virgin.
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has been targeted for contributing to an emerging health crisis in Samoa, which has seen a steady increase in obesity and diabetes since the 1960s. It was projected that, by 2020, 59% of men and 81% of women in Samoa would be classified as obese. Nutritionists have pointed to the influx of imported
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is used for special celebrations, started by the village chief's son (manaia) or village chief's daughter (taupou). The Tuiga is a Samoan traditional headpiece (crown) that is made out of things like feathers, human hair, and a variety of different types of shells. It is now a privilege to wear the
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continue to re-enact an important aspect of the legend at Turtle and Shark by performing a ritual song intended to summon the legendary animals to the ocean surface, and visitors are frequently amazed to see one or both of these creatures emerge from the sea in apparent response to this call."
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together for a Sunday afternoon meal. In a traditional household, the older members of the family will sit and eat first, and as the meal continues the younger members and then children are invited to eat. The umu contains an abundance and variety of dishes ranging from a whole
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or mornings into the general recitation of 'mornings' in Samoan speeches, the set protocol has been that the first presentations are always presented to the religious representatives present at the event. This is followed by the highest ranking chiefs by order of rank.
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in other parts of Polynesia, the 'ava is a beverage produced from a plant that is drunk throughout the western Pacific region. The drinking of ʻava in Samoa is generally done through highly ritualized ʻava ceremonies. The kava is prepared by a group of people called
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processed foods, sugary beverages, and rice as contributing to the rise in obesity and diabetes in the island. Canned corned beef, in particular, is high in saturated fat, sodium, and cholesterol and, like many processed foods, is linked to
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represents a form of "food colonialism" wherein Western dietary standards displace those of the indigenous populations of the South Pacific, creating a dependence on foreign trade and the importation of processed goods. In recent years,
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All religious groups are multiethnic; none are composed exclusively of foreign nationals or native-born (Western) Samoans. There are no sizable foreign national or immigrant groups, with the exception of U.S. nationals from
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which may be worn by men or women. They are of different patterns and colors, but tend to be plain for men who may wear it as part of an official uniform. Some men have intricate and geometrical patterns that are
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which is important in Samoan culture – it has a legend about two people who turned into a turtle and a shark. The U.S. National Park Service says the following about Turtle and Shark: "Villagers from nearby
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estimated that a Samoan male (either an American Samoan, or a Samoan living in the 50 United States) is 40 times more likely to play in the NFL than a non-Samoan American. A number have also ventured into
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Casual day to day wear will usually comprise an ie lava lava and T-shirt with jandals for shoes (also known as thongs in other regions of the world). Shorts are an alternative to an ie lava lava.
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chiefly titles. The overall ceremony is highly ritualized, with specific gestures and phrases to be used at various times. Ceremonial items for the 'ava ceremony include the
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or extended family lives and works together. Elders in the family are greatly respected and hold the highest status, and this may be seen at a traditional Sunday
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The most salient and perhaps the most prominent part of Samoan culture at formal events is the process of Fa'aaloaloga (formal presentation of gifts). At
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by the younger generations. Traditional Samoan dance is arguably the one area of Samoan culture that has not been touched by Western Civilization. The
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wrapped in taro leaves baked in the umu. This dish is eaten in its entirety including the leaves and is rich in taste due to its coconut content.
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are made of varying sizes supported by many short legs around it. These bowls and other related instruments are often highly decorated. Known as
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is the main Samoan traditional dance that is performed by a village chief (manaia) or village chiefess (taupou). It is often performed at
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Wooden figurative sculpture was extremely rare in pre-Christian Samoa, and shares some similarities with Fijian and Tongan sculpture.
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was 2% of the nation—some 3600 people—and the only non-Christian community of any number. The country hosts one of only seven
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National Register of Historic Places Registration Form - Turtle and Shark (American Samoa). Retrieved July 4, 2020.
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played a very important part in contributing with their skills in items of important cultural value including
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being tied to the young lady presenting the vailolo or draped several metres behind her as she presents it.
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is the most significant ritual which takes place before all important occasions, including the bestowal of
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is consistently competitive against teams from vastly more populous nations. Samoa have competed at every
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flowers. The siapo may be used for clothing, for wrapping objects and even simply for decorative reasons.
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are also bilingual, but Samoan is stronger and more widely spoken, although the inhabitants of
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Religion in Samoa encompasses a range of groups, but nearly 100% of the population in
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The meaning of a given name is important when naming a child in the Samoan community:
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onto their lower body and upper legs. The tattooing process is performed without any
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or similar). This is followed by a fine mat or several fine mats (mats of state -
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Sundays are traditionally a day of rest, and many families congregate to share an
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animals: Maile (dog) pusi(cat) pusi feai (wildcat) lioga(lion) aeto(eagle)
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and hair accessories are made from naturally occurring materials such as
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and is extremely painful. Ceremonial attire includes a headdress called
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Polynesia: The Mark and Carolyn Blackburn Collection of Polynesian Art
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and material or a combination of other small foodstuffs like a can of
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is with gentle movements of the hands and feet in time to music. The
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For events or work attire, the traditional ladies clothing is the
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
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NamepediA Blog - Names Under the Dome: a Peek into Samoan Culture
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traditional: Pua’a’elo (this was the name of a Samoan high chief)
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is a group dance performed by female counterparts only, also the
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List of resources about traditional arts and culture of Oceania
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in it; originally it was a coconut and a coconut frond called
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appears in many Samoan dishes, for example, luau, a parcel of
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which is a matching skirt and tunic with Samoan designs. The
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in the world. The Baháʼí Houses of Worship was dedicated by
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Pacific Encounters: Art and Divinity in Polynesia 1760-1860
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(2022). 1220:Censorship in Samoa 907:, competing at the 847:Pacific Nations Cup 751:freedom of religion 668:Jehovah's Witnesses 650:, 6.6 percent; and 583:Critics claim that 204:Samoa 'ava ceremony 4508:Telecommunications 4340:Samoan plant names 4244:Colonial governors 2738:Polynesian sailing 1575:Samoan Sensation. 1332:www.britannica.com 1308:www.britannica.com 1268:Samoan plant names 778: 699: 666:, Worship Centre, 620: 545:canned corned beef 537: 478: 269: 102: 91: 4674: 4673: 4646: 4645: 4528: 4527: 4472: 4471: 4454:Political parties 4440:O le Ao o le Malo 4419:Foreign relations 4376: 4375: 4232:1889 Apia cyclone 4166: 4165: 4131: 4130: 4123:Wallis and Futuna 4068:Clipperton Island 4026:Associated states 3623:Wallis and Futuna 3464: 3463: 3456:Wallis and Futuna 3401:Clipperton Island 3359:Associated states 3230: 3229: 3214: 3213: 3206:Wallis and Futuna 3151:Clipperton Island 3109:Associated states 2957:Pacific Community 2945:Pasifika Festival 2678:Aboriginal dugout 2617:Wallis and Futuna 2217: 2216: 2209:Wallis and Futuna 2154:Clipperton Island 2112:Associated states 1473:978-1-883528-40-9 1088: 1087: 1080: 990:American football 956:The Headshrinkers 867:Pacific Rugby Cup 648:Assemblies of God 607:Religion in Samoa 367:personal traits: 4694: 4687:Culture of Samoa 4659: 4539: 4538: 4502: 4493: 4483: 4482: 4444: 4414: 4413:(chiefly system) 4387: 4386: 4368: 4308: 4307: 4296: 4239:Second Civil War 4193: 4186: 4179: 4170: 4169: 4113:Pitcairn Islands 4083:French Polynesia 4063:Christmas Island 3992:Papua New Guinea 3972:Marshall Islands 3945:Sovereign states 3931: 3924: 3917: 3908: 3907: 3825:Norfolk Islander 3770:Fijian (iTaukei) 3573:Papua New Guinea 3446:Pitcairn Islands 3416:French Polynesia 3396:Christmas Island 3325:Papua New Guinea 3305:Marshall Islands 3278:Sovereign states 3264: 3257: 3250: 3241: 3240: 3196:Pitcairn Islands 3166:French Polynesia 3146:Christmas Island 3075:Papua New Guinea 3055:Marshall Islands 3028:Sovereign states 3014: 3007: 3000: 2991: 2990: 2984: 2983: 2969:Papua New Guinea 2632:Marshall Islands 2582:Pitcairn Islands 2577:Papua New Guinea 2517:Lomilomi massage 2463:Caroline Islands 2336:Papua New Guinea 2244: 2237: 2230: 2221: 2220: 2199:Pitcairn Islands 2169:French Polynesia 2149:Christmas Island 2078:Papua New Guinea 2058:Marshall Islands 2031:Sovereign states 2017: 2010: 2003: 1994: 1993: 1989: 1970: 1952: 1946: 1937: 1930: 1924: 1923: 1921: 1920: 1905: 1899: 1898: 1896: 1895: 1876: 1870: 1869: 1867: 1866: 1847: 1841: 1829:. 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Index

Samoa
Fa'a Samoa
culture
fale
aiga
umu
Independent State of Samoa
American Samoa
territory of the United States

Architecture of Samoa

Pe'a
Women
'ie toga
Bark cloth
siapo
Fijian
tapa cloth
mulberry bark
fish
turtles
hibiscus
Ornaments
jewellery
sea shells
coconut
coir
plant leaves
Samoa 'ava ceremony

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