One cultural aspect of the Samoans is tattoos. They had many large tattoos on their bodies, but not on their faces. Whole arms and legs tatood is very common. Another their dances. One example of one of their dances is the Samoan slap dance.
Samoan dances represent a number of things. Ranging from ones' heritage, family background or simply Samoan culture and traditions as a whole.
The sasa, a traditional Samoan dance, is important to the culture as it is used to tell stories, celebrate important events, and showcase strength and agility. It also serves as a way to honor ancestors and pass down cultural traditions through generations. Additionally, the sasa is a form of expression and pride for the Samoan people.
the traditions are probabaly some of the African Americans culture
Aganu'u
Just Samoan
There are many customs (in EVERY culture) that have positive & negative effects to them. It is apparent nowadays that continuing the Samoan culture and its traditions is posing difficulties with all the western influence our people face.
culture of AUSTRAALIA
Elvis culture is Samoan and 40% Mexican
The matai system is a chiefly system of tradition dating back to before any colonialism and missionary arrivals. Its important to the Samoans because it makes us who we are. It is our tradition and heritage. Passed down from generation to generation. Like ANY nationality, our traditions and culture is what makes a Samoan be proud to be Samoan.
Not a lot... although the culture is evolving and becoming more and more standardized. Some traditions have 'fallen away' and become 'forgotten'. Some meanings to some traditions have been 'lost'.
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Samoan