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Samoa
Samoa, originally called as Western Samoa, is a country surrounding the western region of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. The country was once a territory of New Zealand, until it became independent in 1962.
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Is there a to be Samoan poem by tate simi?
yes! the poem "to be samoan" included in the book "a deeper song" by tate simi (1992), was renamed "identity" in a 1995 reprint of the same book.
What is the Samoan translation for God comfort you?
"Fa'amafanafana le Atua ia te oe/outou." Oe is you singular; outou is also you, but plural.
How close is Samoa to New Zealand?
The plane ride is about 3 hours. I know this because my mum went on a business trip. Miles: 1793.91 Kilometers:2886.94
What is the average height of Samoan men?
Well as in Hawaii there are different race. Hawaiin Men are about 5"9-6"2 on average Filipino people are around 5"2-5"9 but yah im not to sure im from Hawaii average heights are about 5"8
What are the designs for Samoan tattoos?
It depends. A traditional Samoan tattoo design can be passed down from generations in a family and/or village. Back in the old days, each family and village in Samoa had their own design to distinguish themselves from other villagers and familes. All traditional Samoan tattoos come with a meaning and/or symbolism of some sort. Whether it tells the story of ones ancestors or the story of the dreams of the familys' future.
How is Samoa similar to New Zealand?
there currency and something else..
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Currency is NOT the same in NZ and Samoa. NZ uses the NZ dollar and Samoa uses the Samoan Tala. NZ is run by a democratic government. Samoa is 'partially' run by a democratic government (it is also run by a monarchy). NZ and Samoa now both drive on the left hand side of the road.
Samoa no longer has kings.
However, the current head of state is His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, who was elected to this charge by the Samoan legislative.
However, if a Samoan hold all four Papa title, they would be consider king of all Samoan island west of Manua. Even with the current government who control Amerika Samoa, and Western Samoa, is a Samoan hold a 4 Papa title, they would be the King of all Samoa, even with American gvt. controling A. Samoa the person that hold all 4 papa title will be highly respect, and receive many many respect as if he is a Ali'i sili of Samoa.
https://motusa.wordpress.com/2011/05/18/tui-manua/
Click on the link and start reading.
Tafa'ifa or King of Samoa, have to hold all the 4 Papa title to be recognize as king of Samoa. Malietoa was NOT a king but a Ali'i sili (High chief) of Samoa. Since both Samoa share same culture, who ever held any Ali'i sili title, whether it is in Samoa or American Samoa, That person is to be honor, and respect by every Samoan on earth! The current Head of State of Samoa is Tui Atua Tamasese Efi. Tamasese is a High ranking title like the Malietoa title! Foreigner will never understand how Samoa Matai system work if you don't do any research! It is an embarrasement that is going on today Samoans giving title to non-Samoan! it is also an a disgrace for a Non-Samoan to receive a tatau or any Samoan tattoo. There were some people who hold all 4 title in the past, long before european contact with Samoa. But Queen Salamasina was first to hold all 4 Papa title. And she became King of Samoa.
1) Tui Atua - (Tafa'i) Tupai and Tainau
2) Tui A'ana - (Tafa'i) Umaga and Pasese
3) Gatoaitele - (Tafa'i) Fata and Maulolo
4) Tamasoali'i - (Tafa'i) Fuga and Mauava
* Tafa'i - Two attendants or protectors that sit to the left and right etc.. etc.. etc.....
Who ever held all four Papa Titles became known as Tupu Tafa'ifa (King of all islands West Of Manu'a)
How is Samoa different from New Zealand?
Many Samoan churches throughout New Zealand use the language on a regular basis. About 46% of New Zealand born Samoans speak the language. Many of these are proud of that and want their children to speak the language as well. Samoan is now part of the school curriculum in New Zealand. High schools in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch as well as many preschools use or teach the language as part of their daily programme. Samoan also has a degree programme at Victoria University of Wellington, and is part of Pacific Studies BA degree in Auckland university.
The Human Rights Commission supported Samoan language week last year (2009) and the celebrations nationwide was an astounding success.
Did an earthquake cause Samoa's tsunami?
No because the New Madrid quakes occurred far inland, so therefore no tsunami was generated by the plate tectonics under a large body of water as is the mechanism for most earthquake-generated tsunamis. However, the New Madrid fault earthquake did cause the Mississippi river to flow backwards.
How do you exchange the rates of New Zealand money into Samoan money?
Took me a little time to find the Tala (Samoan currency)... The Xe currency codes for the NZ Dollar and Western Samoan Tala are NZD & WSTrespectively so... According to the currency web-site 'Xe', at the time of answering...
1 NZD buys you 1.906 WST OR 1 WST buys you 0.525 NZD
A dutch explorer by the name of Jacob Roggeveen first discovered Samoa in 1722.
How does Samoa get their food?
its mainly raw fish, palusami (silver beet with coconut milk), kumara (sweet potatoe), taro, green bananas. chiken and potatoes. Typical island food. Traditionally food is prepared under the ground. It is called a 'umu'. Very delicious!!
What are the main tribes in Nigeria?
There are actually three main tribes in Nigeria: the hausa , the Yoruba, and the Igbo (also known as Ibo). Together, they account for approximately 68% of Nigeria's total population.
Source: Geographica: The complete Atlas of the world, "Nigeria", (Random House, 2002).
Yes, definitely. And of course it's how you look or relate to it from an outsider's point of view, comparing how developed Samoa is to your part of the world. But us Samoans, we are thankful for what we've got, and we might not have everything, but we have our families.
How do you say happy Good Friday in Samoan?
In Samoan, you would say 'Malo le tausaga fou' to wish someone a happy Good Friday. It literally translates to 'Good the new year', but is equivalent to 'Happy Good Friday' in English.
The clash between Germany and America over the Samoan islands eventually resulted in?
a colonial division of the islands between Germany and the United States
What is the Samoan translation for passion?
Passion or passionate about something - Fa'ananauga tele. Passion of our Lord - Pasio.
