Samoan family standing in front of their typical polynesian style house in Upolu, Western Samoa
Fa'amatai is the key socio-political system of governance and way of life ( fa'a Samoa) in Samoan culture. Inherent in the fa'amatai system is the welfare and well-being of the extended family ( 'aiga) and the protection of family property, consisting most importantly of customary land. About 81% (567,000 acres), is under customary ownership.
Life as a Samoan
Samoan Family Traditions: The Sacred Duty of Brothers in Samoa by Mikaele | Apr 22, 2019 | Cultures of Polynesia, Ha: Breath of Life, Samoa | 3 comments Ha: Breath of Life completes the Polynesian Cultural Center experience every evening in the Pacific Theater.
Samoa Observer Utumalafata ready to serve her family in Samoa
Useful phrases in Samoan. A collection of useful phrases in Samoan, a Polynesian language spoken mainly in Western Samoa and American Samoa Jump to phrases. See these phrases in any combination of two languages in the Phrase Finder. If you can provide recordings, corrections or additional translations, please contact me.
What To Do In Samoa
Whether you're looking for a relaxing family holiday or a romantic getaway, Samoa's laidback atmosphere and breath-taking scenery means it has plenty to offer. Kids of all sizes will love the Papase'ea Sliding Rocks, just fifteen minutes or so from Apia: a series of naturally formed rock slides that end in a deep pool. If you're looking.
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At the heart of fa'a Samoa is 'aiga, the Samoan word for family. The definition of 'a iga includes one's wider family group, such as extended family and community. Reflected all throughout Samoan culture and tradition is the importance of maintaining close family and community ties.
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In Samoan culture, family plays a central role and holds great importance. Samoan families are often large and interconnected, with strong bonds between relatives. It is common for extended family members to live together or in close proximity, fostering a sense of unity and support. Let's explore the various family members and their Samoan names:
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What's the Samoan word for family? Here's how you say it. Samoan Translation aiga More Samoan words for family āiga family auaiga family tāu'āiga family faaleaiga family Find more words! family See Also in English my family lo'u aiga extended family aiga lautele family members tagata o le aiga nuclear family faletukilia family life olaga faaleaiga
Spirit of Samoa My Life in Photos
The ultimate tropical playground, Samoa is a safe yet alternative place for families to unwind and reconnect. If you've done the whole "Fiji" or "Raro" holiday and are looking for a change of pace, perhaps with more action and adventures together, then Samoa offers the ultimate revival getaway for families.
Where? and Back Again O lo'u aiga samoa My Samoan Family
A Samoan mother and her daughter-in-law grieves for the loss of their family member during the presentation of HA: Breath of Life, presented nightly at the Polynesian Cultural Center "A logo tai ua logo uta" What is felt in the ocean is felt in the land
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Play I Spy in Samoan. As a family that has done MANY long car trips and journeys across the countryside, we highly value the humble road game. The king of all road games, with maybe the license plate game being a close second!) is I Spy! And what a great opportunity for the kids to practice speaking Samoan and learning more.
Samoan Family Tradition & Brotherly Values
Samoa is a wonderful destination for a family holiday and whether you visit Upolu or Savai'i (or both), you'll find plenty of things your kids will love doing. This is a place to kick back, decompress and enjoy each other's company in one of the most beautiful beach settings in the South Pacific. Upolu Samoa Cultural Village
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Family Structure Family Primary Author Chara Scroope, 2017 For most Samoans, the family is of the utmost importance. It is believed that each person is a representative of their family and thus should act in such a way that honours all family members. Each is expected to contribute to the family's cumulative success.
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Samoa is a group of islands located in the heart of Polynesia within the southern Pacific Ocean. Previously known as Western Samoa up until 1997, Samoa gained independence from New Zealand in 1962 after more than a century of foreign influence.
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Matai role The role of a matai is a very large and important one. He or she is expected to provide leadership in all aspects of family life. They encourage warm family relations, offer advice, direct religious participation, and oversee disputes. As well as watching over the family land and representing the family in village affairs.
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What is "Family" in Samoan and how to say it? American English family Samoan aīga More Relations Vocabulary in Samoan American English Samoan boss posi parents mātua father tamā girlfriend uō teine grandfather tamā o lo'u tamā grandmother tinā o lo'u tinā children tamaiti mother tinā boyfriend uō tama bride teine fa'aipoipo groom tama fa'aipoipo