Samoan culture

Polynesian-based culture. Music is a powerful force in Samoan culture, and shapes their identity with the use of resonant lyrics sung in their native tongue, song, and dance used to parallel their everyday lives and beliefs. Storytelling is as big of an element to Samoan music and dance as any rhythm produced by their instrumentation, and if it is not directly addressed through the lyrics, it will be implied through actions. The line between daily life and music blurs in Samoan culture through of instruments

rich, Polynesian culture. Music is a powerful force in Samoan culture, and shapes their identity with the use of resonant lyrics sung in their native tongue, song, and dance used to parallel their everyday lives and beliefs. Storytelling is as big of an element to Samoan music and dance as any rhythm produced by their instrumentation, and if it is not directly addressed through the lyrics, is implied through action. The line between daily life and music is blurred in Samoan culture through the use

The Samoan Culture The Samoan Culture is a very diverse and completely different one from the American culture. The Samoan people do and view many things in different perspectives from the American people. For one thing, they are located on completely opposite sides of the world. Both the Samoan and American cultures do things in their own unique ways. The differences in culture can be perceived through their language, religion, clothes and food. Also the music they listen to, holidays they celebrate

Samoa has been around for many centuries dating as far back as 3000 years ago according to researchers and scientists. Throughout the years, the Samoan culture has gained a various amount of influence under the ruling of the U.S., the U.K., Germany and also New Zealand before it became its own independent state. To this very day, the old style traditions and values of Samoa are still practiced on a daily basis. Whether it be practicing religion, or relying on agriculture as one of their main resources

Keenan Schwalger Mrs. Kay Berry English 1010 10/19/10 Samoan culture plays a large part in the lives of those with Samoan heritage. Samoan culture is kept strong in a Samoan house hold by keeping the culture alive. This is done by keeping family unity, the art of traditional tattooing, and eating traditional foods and cooking traditional ways. Family life in Samoan culture is huge. They value family very much. It is one of the most important parts of their life. They mostly live with their

Samoan versus Tongans has its own visually about their differences and similarities. They each have commons about their culture, language, and personality. However, they might have similarities in each component’s. They could be conflicts to each other but almost the same. When researching about the differences and similarities of these two islands, they are mostly the same especially when you hear both islanders talk and how they apply appearance in public. The Samoans has its own differences and

its significance. Back in Samoa, a small little cultural country, traditional Samoan Tattoos are something that are considered sacred and have true meaning behind it. The artwork and designs go beyond being skin deep. In every Samoan tattoo, there are history and deep meanings behind each and every one. It takes a lot of hard work to earn in order in having the honors to receive the Samoan tattoo. Not only is the Samoan Tattoo a form of beautiful art, but it also resembles respect, loyalty, honor

“Paradise Bent”. “Paradise Bent” follows Heather Croall learning about the Fa’afaine’s of Somoa everyday life, past, and place in their culture. Fa’afaine are Somoan boys who are brought up as girls, and act as girls in everyday Samoan life. The first aspect of the video I found interesting was how it seemed that the Fa’afaine are a new trend and sect of Samoan society. What I found interesting was how the arrival of the European missioniaries correlated with the explosion of transvestism. What

pathologized in the Samoan community.. I am not entirely sure if the blame is on fast-food industries or it has something to do with our unique genes. I grew up in American Samoa, a small island southwest of Hawaii, and health is not a priority in my community. One health challenge that I have witnessed while growing up in Samoa is the growing rate of obesity among the community. According to the World Health Organization records, 95% of the populations are overweight. Most Samoans depend heavily on

Margaret Mead’s ethnography of the Samoan people details many facets of culture and traditions that shape their society and contribute to their easy-going way of life. Their system of enculturation includes babies and young children being cared for by children only a few years their senior, who will transition to small gangs of boys or girls free to play. Later, as growth sets in and puberty nears, the changing, dynamic role of becoming a productive member of their society happens unceremoniously