People get tattoos for various reasons, including self-expression, to symbolize something meaningful to them, to commemorate a significant event or milestone, or simply for aesthetic purposes. Tattoos can also serve as a form of storytelling or a way to showcase one's identity and individuality.
As of my last update, same-sex marriage was legalized in American Samoa in 2015, but no official data on the number of same-sex couples who have married in the territory is readily available. You may want to contact the American Samoa government or relevant agencies for the most up-to-date information.
Yes, the Samoan language uses reduplication, where a word or part of a word is repeated for various grammatical purposes, such as to indicate plurality, intensity, or other nuances in meaning. Reduplication is commonly used in Samoan to create new words or convey different aspects of the base word.
The name of American Samoa which is an unincorporated territory of the United States is derived from the native language of the Samoan Islands Samoan. It literally translates to "Sacred Earth" or "Holy Ground". The name was first recorded by the British explorer Captain James Cook in 1773. In the 19th century American Samoa became a US territory and has since held that status.
American Samoa is composed of five main islands: Tutuila Aunu\'u Ofu Olosega and Ta\'u. The capital of American Samoa is Pago Pago which is located on the island of Tutuila. The other four islands are smaller and are located in the Manu\'a Island group.
American Samoa is home to a diverse population with the majority being of Samoan Tongan and other Polynesian descent. Other ethnicities include those of European Asian and African descent. The official languages of American Samoa are English and Samoan.
American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States. It is part of an island chain in the Southwest Pacific.
They are the same in that Samoans in American Samoa and Samoa (once Western Samoa) have the same heritage. However, American Samoa is a US territory while Samoa is an independent nation. So they are in effect two different countries.
The best up to date dictionary that came out within the last two years, written by Dr Papali'i Ma'ia'i, has two volumes, 1 and 2, and called Tusi Upu. If you want to buy one online, this is one of the websites, Good luck.
The first female Member of Parliament in Samoa was Afioga Leaupepe Taulapapa Fuatino Faima'ala Vaovasamanaia Filipo (Phillips). She entered Parliament in 1970.
Welll,there is Fiji,tonga,new Zealand,Solomon islands,Vanuatu,Australia,Papua new guinea and I think that's it.
The national flower of American Samoa is the Red Ginger. The Red Ginger flower can also be called Pink Cone Ginger and Ostrich Plume.
*expletive addressing person familiarly*, don't worry so much!
Being said to someone who is annoying the speaker. Depending on tone, this could be used as an insult or a good natured ribbing.
A samoan sasa is a special traditional dance. Except you sit down and do moves on the ground. You hit the ground with your hands and do slaps on your knees. You do not use a song but a pakie (a kind of bongo drum but long and you use sticks).
E pei oe o so'u uso. E pei oe o so'u uso. . . .
I doubt very much if the above is regular usage , )
Not sure of brother, but a casual greeting in friendship and family is sole. Pronounced
soh-lay, quickly, both barells.
Not for strangers, especially not in Samoa!
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The contestants of Survivor Samoa were voted out in the following order:
Marisa Calihan (Survivor: Samoa)
Mike Borassi (Survivor: Samoa)
Betsy Bolan (Survivor: Samoa)
Ben Browning (Survivor: Samoa)
Yasmin Giles (Survivor: Samoa)
Ashley Trainer (Survivor: Samoa)
Russell Swan (Survivor: Samoa)
Liz Kim (Survivor: Samoa)
Erik Cardona (Survivor: Samoa)
Kelly Sharbaugh (Survivor: Samoa)
Laura Morett (Survivor: Samoa)
John Fincher (Survivor: Samoa)
Dave Ball (Survivor: Samoa)
Monica Padilla (Survivor: Samoa)
Shambo Waters (Survivor: Samoa)
Jaison Robinson (Survivor: Samoa)
Brett Clouser (Survivor: Samoa)
Mick Trimming (Survivor: Samoa)
Russell Hantz (Survivor: Samoa) Runner Up
Natalie White (Survivor: Samoa) Sole Survivor
Yes, it is safe to affirm that ritualistic cannibalism was practiced in Samoa during pre-colonial times, especially in war time between hostile factions. There are accounts of cannibalism in Samoan folklore, mythology and legends. Like many ancient societies, cannibalism was practiced all throughout such cultures. Within Samoan society at this time, a chief (ali'i) would eat the liver of a killed enemy.
Fale (colloquial); Maota (respectful name of a Church, Hospital, residence of Servants of God, Priests, Ministers, Nuns, a King, Prince, Princess, a High Chief (Matai) who is a Lord, a non-talking chief); Laoa (respectful name for the residence of a High Chief (Matai) who is an orator or a talking chief.
lou ola (your life), lou lalolagi (your world), o au mea uma (your everything)
The origins of Samoa are uncertain. Moa is a very old family/ tribal name, and Sa Moa is "people of Moa". American Samoa is called that to distinguish it from Samoa. American Samoa is a US territory located Southeast of Samoa. It is 5 islands, and 2 atols- about 76 sq. miles of land, and just over 55,000 pwoplw,
samoans celebrate Christmas by knowing how to spell hahaha jonah
Literal translation: "O le toto e a'alu atu ai lo le vaiauli" or translating the idea/meaning of thicker in this case, I would tend to use the word "malosi" - O le toto e malosi atu ai lo le vaiauli".
figure as in number or figure something out.
Samoa is geographically in the Southern and Western Hemispheres. However, politically, Samoa is a part of the Eastern Hemisphere as it has recently announced that it now considers itself west of the IDL. Samoa is a part of Australia & Oceania.
Talo (taro), fa'i (bananas), ta'amu (I don't know the English name), yam (ufi)