Coco Kids - Tongan kids learn how similar the Samoan language is
These children in Vava'u learn how similar the Samoan language is to Tongan! Learn both the Samoan and Tongan phrases here.
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LEARN to COUNT 1-10 in SAMOAN
Learning a new language can be hard, sometimes it even seems impossible. So, we're breaking it down and together, we can learn Samoan bit by bit.
Today, we're starting with the numbers 1-10 and to help us learn them, we're using word association. Our kids came up with ten ways to help us remember the Samoan words (they're way ahead of us when it comes to learning Samoan), so we'll not only learn the words, but be able to remember them forever.
These fun word associations worked for us, but they might not work for everyone. Let us know if you come up with different ones or if you have a different way of learning a new language. Then, watch for more SAMOAN LANGUAGE videos to come.
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10 Things NOT To Do in Samoa
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The Samoan islands are surrounded by miles of pristine beaches, crystal blue ocean, and dazzling reef. But keep in mind that Samoa is a conservative country, and you should do your research ahead of time. Here’s our list of 10 things you should NOT in Samoa.
1. Don’t Stay Standing
When it’s time to get down to business, you’ll notice that Samoans all sit down on the floor to engage in discussion. It’s also considered rude to eat or drink while you’re standing.
2. Don’t Indulge in Kava
It’s customary to take part in the kava ceremony. This narcotic brew is made with the roots of a pepper plant, and the cup of liquid is passed around for everyone to sip and enjoy. Overindulging in the drink can decrease your reaction times and motor coordination.
3. Don’t forget to brush up on the Culture
Samoan Cultural Village and Knowledgeable guides will take you around through different exhibits where you’ll be given a fun history lesson. You’ll also be taught coconut weaving, watch an entertaining dance performance, and be treated to a traditional meal cooked over an earth oven.
4. Don’t Underestimate a Beach Fale
A fale is a hut on the beaches. You can actually rent one and wake up to the waves crashing right at your feet. These handmade structures range from simple to luxurious, but to get a true experience, you’ll definitely want to stay in the old school version made of wood and dried coconut fiber.
5. Don’t Leave the Water Without Your Lava Lava
After soaking up some sun on the beach, make sure to cover up with a lava lava afterward. It’s similar to a sarong, and it basically covers up your body so that you don’t offend the locals. And keep in mind, the lava lava is worn by both men and women.
6. Don’t Forget to Pay Taefu T Matafeo Store a Visit
Between Salelologa and the north coast, you’ll find a tiny establishment called Taefu T Matafeo Store. Inside, you can sip on some of the best espressos ever, while nibbling on homemade cakes. They also serve up light fare, including kimchi, and they have more than enough icy beer to go around.
7. Don’t Go Chasing Waterfalls…Just Joking
Samoa’s backdrop is rich with gorgeous tropical forests that are home to some of the most stunning waterfalls. On Upolu Island, you will find Sopoaga Waterfall at the foot of Lotofaga Village. At the base of the falls, you can also take part in an umu demonstration and coconut husking.
8. Don’t Be Surprised by Beach Fees
In Samoa, the majority of the beaches are owned by families and villages, and they charge visitors a small fee (from 5 to 20 tala) to swim, take photos on the beach, or even wander around the sand. If you’re staying at a resort, you won’t have to worry about this fee at all.
9. Don’t Visit the National Museum on Weekends
This museum should definitely be at the top of your itinerary, but make sure you stop by during the week, because they’re closed on weekends. You can send a special request to ask that they open their doors for you on a Saturday or Sunday, but there’s no guarantee that they’ll honor it.
10. Don’t Enter During Prayer
Prayer sessions can happen frequently, and if you find that you’ve arrived at someone’s home during a prayer, wait outside until it is finished. If you’re inside their home at the time the prayer’s set to take place, you’ll be expected to take part in the service as well.
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Coconuts (niu) in Samoa (Dartmouth Linguistics 2018)
An informational video about coconuts, their Samoan terminology, and their uses in Samoa.
Put together by Zoe Leonard and the other students in Linguistics 54: Language Documentation during our 9 day field trip to Samoa.
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Jeremy Palagi Boi at the SSAB Sei Oriana Photoshoot
Samoan Family Life, Culture and Homes
From the Global Village Travel Guide and DVD, Islands of the South Pacific. Stock footage available from
Transcript:
In other areas of the jungle, the giant Aua tree
raises its head above the neighboring growth.
It grows and extends its territory by dropping
aerial roots from above.
The Aua might well be a metaphor for the Samoan family
which is usually a large extended family with many roots.
Most villages are home to 2 or 3 hundred people who may
actually belong to no more than a few families.
In such a small community there is little room for disharmony.
Individuality and private ownership are scorned.
Sharing is the principal here -- work, duties, possessions --
even children are shared.
The Samoan system, with its Matai's, or chiefs handling
the distribution of goods, has served the people well
and continues to do so even in the modern world.
This lack of the notion of private ownership leads to a community
with little personal privacy.
These open-walled, oblong structures are
typical of Samoan homes and community buildings,
and are perfectly suited to the climate of the tropics.
Houses or fales are often built on the stone bases
of ancestors' homes.
Shades, made of plaited palm frond,
are let down only when the wind or rain blow too hard.
Larger and more open,
the community fale is the center of every village.
Both men and women have their own fales.
Here decisions about the community are made
and social activities find a place as well.
38 Hawaiian and Pidgin Phrases Every Visitor Needs to Know
Here's our pocket pronunciation guide to some of the most useful and common Pidgin and Hawaiian words used in Hawaii, with appearances by the Honolulu-based staff of HAWAII Magazine, aio Media and our sister publications, Hawaii Business Magazine, HONOLULU Magazine and Hawaii Home + Remodeling.
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We are Samoa 2015 introduction
We are Samoa Festival held at the Polynesian Cultural Center Pacific Theater.
Samoa Mamona molimau
Member of church testifies in the Samoan language of the truth of the Book of Mormon. O se molimau e uiga i le lotu Mamona.
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Samoan School: Study Session
Two of my former students at an after-school study session. In the true Samoan spirit of giving, one of my stronger students takes the initiative to go over and help his fellow classmate and friend with his study packet.
New Network south Auckland: Samoan translation
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Learn How To Say Yadra
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Yadra' is the word used to greet someone in the morning in the Fijian language. Learn how to say it correctly in this short clip.
John Muir faaumu
6 mile trek through John Muir Woods merited a Samoan war cry from my brothers and I.
Lords Prayer in Samoan
Every visit back to NZ my nieces and nephew say a prayer before we eat, I wondered why this time my nephew wasn't rocking out and feeling the lord hahaha, apparently this time his older sister 8yrs told him off they saw the clip of him dancing after my last visit.