Actually, I researched this question when I was researching Samoan cultures. When I typed in "ta..." tattoos would always come up. Well anyways, to get to the point, I never got a clear answer. But what I did find out was that European came to Samoa a while ago. When they found out that Samoans were getting tattoos they just declared that tattoos were important. And even before that, there were these woman that sang a song. It naturally went like "Tattoo the women and not the men." but these woman changed the song and sang "Tattoo the men and not the Women." And just some other questions I could answer for you:
-What are the values in Samoan Culture?
Faith, Family, and Music.
-Traditional Dances?
Actually I don't really know the name, but it is a fire dance. It's like the dance you see in Lilo and Stitch. How they dance with fire. (I believe)
-Taboos?
Oh, um, taboos?? I'm going to have you research that by yourself. There are a lot. If you research, you are going to find a bunch of websites with taboos.
-What is the capital of Samoa?
Apia.
-Did women have their own little government and such?
Yes, they did.
Other questions you might have I am not going to answer. Research them. I've told you enough. There are a lot of questions about Samoa.
Thanks
its sacred to them. so for those of you who arent samoan yet wanna get one, iWouldnt go widdit. bkuz the samoan spirits will haunt you. NO JOKE. & for those of you who already have it yet arent, well... GOOD LUCK.
to mark your adulthood. You only get it once you become an adullt...
It is not important
because it tells your life story
His tattoos are Samoan tradition, telling his family's history.
there is no other word just tattoo
Pe'a or Tatau
Food is important to any culture, for without food, you perish.
yes - how much are you willing to pay? c
I think it was from Samoa where he grew up with his grand father!!:)
Its a Samoan tattoo that represents his family and culture. In Samoa tattoos are sacred and is somewhat similar to European coat of arms.
Leonard is not a Samoan name so does not have a Samoan translation.
Victor is not a Samoan name so therefore does not have a Samoan translation to it.
Michelle is not a Samoan name so would have no translation for it in the Samoan language.
Adriane is not a Samoan name so does not have a translation in the Samoan language.
Jessica is not a Samoan name so there's no translation for it in the Samoan language.