Samoa is a group of islands located in the south pacific‚ approximately halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii. It consists of two main islands‚ Upolu and Savaii. Samoa is well-known for its natural beauty and landscape. Samoa is very much a tourist destination. Tourists are attracted to the strong commitment to sport‚ Samoan cuisine‚ Samoan lifestyle‚ natural attractions‚ and traditional aspects such as tattooing and ceremonial occasions. Although‚ on the contrary‚ Samoa has big disadvantages for
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TATTOOING OF BOTH SEXES IN SAMOA The art of tattooing is widespread throughout Polynesia‚ and in Samoa the art form has become and remained strong. In Samoa the process of tattooing is known as TATAU. “Tatau are the tattooed lines and motifs that appear on the body‚ and the tatau artist is known as the tufuga” (MALLON‚ 2002). The Samoan tattoo is also known as a traditional mark of adulthood for both men and women. “Samoans are the only group of Polynesians-and one of the only groups of the Pacific
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I’m from American Samoa Samuelu Tofiga PSY 202 Renee Bostick 2/25/2013 Outline Introduction Thesis: Here are my five characteristics that I want to share with you‚ I’m from American Samoa‚ one of the territories of the United States of America‚ I’m a proud Samoan‚ Family‚ and Culture and Tradition. I. American Samoa a. Beautiful island to take a vacation on b. Many myths and folk tales from the past c. The social‚ political and family issues are mere windows
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RUDY SOOALO YEAR 12 LUKE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIANITY IN SAMOA In the early 1800 ’s Catholic ministries‚ Tongan Methodist ministries‚ and London Missionary Society Ministries all settled in the South Pacific region. Their combined objective was to spread the ’good news ’ far and wide; establishing Christianity in the land of savages who would eventually steer from the error of their pasts and into the light of Christianity. European ministries were of the philosophy that Christianity brought an
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Coming of Age in Somoa Margaret Mead ’s "Coming of Age in Samoa"‚ which was actually her doctoral dissertation‚ was compiled in a period of six months starting in 1925. Through it‚ people were given a look at a society not affected by the problems of 20th century industrial America. She illustrated a picture of a society where love was available for the asking and crime was dealt with by exchanging a few mats. This book helps one to realize the large role played by social environment. One
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In her work‚ Coming of Age in Samoa‚ Margaret Mead explores the nature of adolescence in Samoa as it compares to the adolescence experienced in The United States of America. While in Samoa‚ Mead observes several differences of how adolescence is perceived by the Samoans in comparison to how it is perceived in the United States. Mead gathers data from observing daily life in Samoa and speaking with many young girls and their families. Mead’s observations lead her to the conclusion that culture has
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Obesity in American Samoa While researching this project I discovered an amazing family centered culture in which I would be proud to belong. I discovered the beauties of a unique and unfamiliar group of islands‚ a faraway place with no apparent connection to the U.S. mainland. I found American Samoa. I also discovered a very distinct problem‚ a disease if you will. Obesity the disease is the cause of multiple health issues. So many that trying to count would be consuming. Obesity‚
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what the Samoan culture is like and how it is different from others Thesis Statement: The Samoan culture is very different from other cultures. Fa’a Samoa which means the Samoan way is referring to how Samoans are supposed to behave. Respect is a big deal in the Samoan culture. It is not taken lightly. Introduction: I) How many of you know where Samoa is located? II) AIGA and how it is very important to the culture. III) The alphabet and how to say the numbers. IV) What we wear to church and
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Throw the Eyes of Samoa’s Youth Samoa is located about halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand in the South Pacific. It is also very close to the international dateline and the equator. Samoa are islands that total in land area of approximately 2934 sq km‚ consisting of the two large islands named Upolu and Savai’i. The two island make must of Samoa. The other eight small islands include: Manono‚ Apolima‚ Nuutele‚ Nuulua‚ Namua‚ Fanuatapu‚ Nuusafee and Nuulopa. The main island of Upolu is home
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(Beautiful Samoa) Samoa is a group of islands; Western Samoa and American Samoa. These islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand‚ together they are slightly smaller than Rhode Island. Don’t let the small size fool you‚ these islands are full of rich life and culture. The pre-Western history of Eastern Samoa (now American Samoa) is bound with the history of Western Samoa (now independent Samoa). The Manu’a Islands of American Samoa has one of
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