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How were villages in Samoa organised in pre European times?
Villages were organised by high chiefs (matai) and this tradition is still present today.
What is tusaga?
A "tusaga" in Samoa or the Samoan language is a donation. It is usually made by an individual or family to be part of the "Si'i" which is an offering from one "Aiga" (family) or "Matai" (Chief) to another as part of a ceremony for a funeral, wedding, or other important event. Si'i are presented to Minister's, Matai, and other VIP's as part of these cultural events.
What is the English name for Matai?
Matai in English means chief in soaman
What is the Samoan word for prince?
Matai or atali o le Matai
When did Samoa become part of the U.S.?
Samoa is not and never has been a part of the U.S. You are mistaking Samoa for "American Samoa".
When are you coming back in Hebrew?
to a male: matai takhazor to a female: matai takhazri
When was Steve Matai born?
Steve Matai was born on 1984-08-05.
When was Matai Smith born?
Matai Smith was born on 1977-05-02.
What are the release dates for The Last Matai - 2014?
The Last Matai - 2014 was released on: USA: 19 August 2014
Who are the Samoans and what are the main features of their culture?
Samoans are Polynesians. The Samoan Motto is: "Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa" (Samoa is founded on God). In the heart of the Samoa culture there lie the respect (fa'aaloalo) and obligation for togetherness and family. Samoa culture centres around large groups of families, not just the immediate family, but the extended family as well. The traditional chief of a Samoa society is a Matai, who holds a high social rank, and has the responsibility to take care of the civic, political, family matters and other needs of the Samoa society. Aiga, which means extended large family, is another aspect of a traditional Samoa society and their culture.
What is Samoan matai?
Matai is translated as a high chief of a village/family.
When did American Samoa become a us territory?
April 17,1900 the American Samoa became a territory.
