Samoan Cultural Centre. Apia
Samoan dance performance at Cultural Centre, Apia
Samoa Culture Centre
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Samoa tourist center Apia 2018
Samoa tourist center Apia 2018
Samoan cultural centre. Apia
the process of samoan cloth manufacturing from siapo, according to traditional ways
Samoa - visitor center Apia Samoa May 2018
Samoa - visitor center Apia Samoa May 2018
Organic cuisine!!! Umu preparation. Polynesian Cultural Centre, Samoa.
Preparation of umu, earthen oven. It took place in Cultural Centre in Apia, Samoa. it can be attended every Tuesday and Friday in high season. There is no cost, and the performance is very informative. The guy in charge of that performance is Chris Solomona, very great person... and guide through samoan customes. I think, that just thanks to that kind of persons like he, Samoan culture and tradition is not only still alive, but will never be overwhelmed by other, foreign cultures. Thank you Chris, that was pleasure to meet you there.
SAMOA, GETTING A TATTOO from a local MASTER in APIA (very rare video footage)
SUBSCRIBE: - Here are some very rare views of a man getting a tattoo in Apia, the capital of Samoa. In-between the video clips I will be giving you some of the facts surrounding this ancient cultural Samoan ritual. Vic Stefanu, vstefanu@yahoo.com. The Independent State of Samoa, commonly known as Samoa and formerly known as Western Samoa, is a Unitary Parliamentary Republic with eleven administrative divisions. The two main islands are Savai'i and Upolu with four smaller islands surrounding the landmasses. The capital city is Apia.
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SAMOA: Fantastic traditional SINGING and DANCING in APIA (PACIFIC OCEAN) ????
SUBSCRIBE: - Let's visit the cultural centre in Apia, the beautiful capital of SAMOA in the Pacific Ocean and let's enjoy wonderful, traditional and absolutely spectacular singing and dancing.
Samoa is an country comprising the westernmost group of the Samoan Islands, in Polynesia. Many of its islands have reef-bordered beaches and rugged, rainforested interiors with gorges and waterfalls. The islands include Upolu, home to most of Samoa's population, and Savai'i, one of the largest islands in the South Pacific. Smaller islands may have small villages or be uninhabited, some with wildlife sanctuaries.
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SAMOA HOLIDAY - CULTURAL CENTRE APIA - SCALINIS - SHERATON AGGIE GREYS MULIFANUA
Samoa Cultural Village in Apia, Samoa
In the center of Apia, the capital of Samoa, lies the Samoa Cultural Village. Open three days a week, the Village offers two hour long tours showcasing unique aspects of Samoan culture. The insightful tours are a perfect way to begin your time in Samoa. Acquaint yourself with the traditions still in practice throughout most of Samoa today through the live demonstrations at the Samoa Cultural Center.
Delve into Samoa's culture at Samoa Cultural Village, an interactive settlement where visitors can learn about Fa'a Samoa, or the Samoan way. With an emphasis on community and respect, customs include welcoming guests with open and friendly arms. Visitors are expected to respect the village, and in return are treated to demonstrations and lessons on traditional weaving, tattooing, and carvings. Do not miss the musical performances, which feature traditional dancers.
Welcome and Palm Weaving
Upon arriving at the Cultural Village, you are sat down to listen to beautiful, island music while waiting for tour guests to arrive.
The welcome at the Samoa Cultural Village
If you haven’t already been introduced to impressive palm frond weaving, you’re sure to be dazzled by the hats and head bands woven while you wait. You will later see woven palm baskets and plates.
Traditional Tattoo
Live demonstrations of traditional tatau (the Samoan word for tattoo) are the first stop of the tour. There is a long, rich history of tattoo in Samoan culture that was nearly erased by missionaries when they arrived in Samoa.
Visitors to the Samoa Cultural Center are allowed to enter the tattoo fale and watch, but out of respect for the Master Tattooist and those receiving tattoos, pictures are not allowed.
Tattoo Process
The tools of traditional tatau were carved sections of bone or boars tusk, attached to a wooden handle. These tools were dipped in ink, and then tapped into the skin using a tapping mallet. The tools vary in size depending on the tattoo pattern needed.
The master tattoist, or Tufuga, works with apprentices who stretch the skin and wipe away excess ink. While watching the process, the tour guide explained the cultural significance of tattoo, and how it has evolved to meet modern times.
The traditional ink from burnt nuts has been upgraded to modern ink. The tools used in Samoa are now galvanized metal, but the process still holds true to its authentic roots.
Samoan Cookhouse and Umu
The next stop in the village was to learn about the steps involved with cooking a traditional Samoan meal in an Umu, or earth oven. While umus were the only way to cook historically, many Samoans maintain the tradition and still prepare an umu each weekend with family.
Wood Carving
The tour next heads to watch a quick viewing of traditional wood carving. While there are some fun carvings that may remind you of the Disney movie Moana, most of the carvings are various ornamental bowls.
Tapa/Barkcloth Preparations
The final informative stop of the tour is to watch the process of making barkcloth, or Tapa, also knows as Siapo. The entire process is incredibly time consuming, so as you can imagine the use of barkcloth in modern Samoa is reserved for decoration and times of celebration.
Tapa is made from the inner bark of the Paper Mulburry Tree. This narrow strip of bark is soaked, then pounded, and finally stretched with smooth seashells to create thin sheets of cloth. Multiple layers are glued together to make the final Tapa.
To decorate the sheets of Tapa, ink is either hand painted or spread over carved wooden templates. While this design method is still used for Tapa, it has also met the modern world and used for decorating fabric.
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Janet's Samoa - Culture is Everything
Janet’s Samoa : Culture is Everything – Culture is everything. It shapes who we are and connects us to where we come from. Tradition gives us strength in our identity, to know that we are part of something greater than ourselves, part of One Pacific family. This is a Celebration of the Samoan and Pacific Artists who continue to breathe life into our Culture everyday through physical arts and crafts; rooted in traditional knowledge handed down through generations.
Janet’s Proudly presents Master Works Made in Samoa, both Traditional and Modern, featuring Tufuga Beau, Susana Togipao, Simi Simi, Donna Kamu and Lisha Sablan.
See more Samoan Made Works Now Online at janetssamoa.com
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Samoa and its people
A show about the Polynesian island Samoa's its cultures, food, people and tradition.
Apia, Samoa
New cathedral, fruit market, dance show
Fa'a-Samoa: The Samoan Way
For those who want a basic introduction to the Pacific Island culture of Samoa, this programme is for you! I produced this video some years ago for the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawai'i. Our fearless cultural instructor is Chief Sielu Avea, long noted for his prowess with a flaming nifo oti in fireknife dancing. Now you can enjoy some aspects of Samoan culture and even learn to cook Polynesian style!
Samoa Apia
Visiting my Satapuala familys Church Service.( Sioeli Family.)
Connecting with cultural roots through Samoan language (PMC)
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Language and culture can tell us a lot about where we come from. For these New Zealand-born Samoans this at the heart of truly understanding who they are.
They meet every Tuesday night, and come together as part of the 10-week Fa’amatai Bilingual class, run by the Pacific Education Centre (PEC).
The class is a stepping stone step those wanting to learn Samoan rituals and protocols.
The tutor of the class and also PEC Pasifika cultural adviser, Alaelua Taulapapa Leasoiloaifaleupolu Malesala, says the class is important as it allows the community to stay connected through language and culture.
“Many of our New Zealand-born Samoans and even some people that were born in Samoa travelled to Aotearoa at a very young age.
“They are now in positions of leadership in the New Zealand community which works with a lot of our Samoan community but they don’t have the ability to communicate with our Samoan people in the times that they do come together.”
Reporter/editor: TJ Aumua, contributing editor of Pacific Media Watch
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Samoa Club | BYU–Hawaii Culture Night 2019
Cultural Village, Apia, Samoa
Kulturshow, in der das kulturelle Erbe Samoas gezeigt wird, vom Feuermachen durch Reibung bis zum Essen zubereiten im Erdofen
Samoa Apia
My holiday at my Island Paradise with my brother Masoe Ave Maiava & family 2016