The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Faa Samoa, the unique socio-political culture. In Samoan culture, most activities are done together. Elders in the family are greatly respected and hold the highest status, and this may be seen at a traditional Sunday umu (normal oven).

What is the Samoan traditional dance?

A version of Siva Samoa, called Mak Samoa, is a popular traditional dance style in Western Samoa. Other forms of traditional Samoan dancing include the taualuga, siva afi, and sasa. There is also the māuluulu, Laumei, and Tautasi.

How do you dance like a Samoan?

4:446:47How To Siva Samoa with MaryJane Mckibbin-SchwenkeYouTube

What do they wear in Samoa?

Dress. The traditional ladies clothing is the puletasi which is a matching skirt and tunic with Samoan designs. The lava-lava is a sarong which may be worn by men or women. They are of different patterns and colors, but tend to be plain for men who may wear it as part of an official uniform.

Is Samoan food spicy?

Unlike Fijians, Samoans dont use a lot of hot spices in their foods. However, they share in the use of coconut milk, breadfruit, seafood, and taro in many of their traditional dishes. You can get a weird buzz on kava but youll also find chicken and pork in Samoan cuisine which you typically dont find in Fiji.

How do you say beautiful in Samoan?

Say something is beautiful in Samoan with biutiful matagofie (pronounced: bee-you-tea-full ma-ta-go-fee).

Do Samoan do the Haka?

However, only the New Zealand team performs the haka; the Samoan team performs the Siva Tau, Tonga the Sipi Tau, and Fiji the Cibi.

What is the main food in Samoa?

A favourite dish with visitors to Samoa and locals alike is palusami: baked coconut cream cooked inside coconut leaves in the umu (earth oven). Another local staple is oka, or raw fish marinated in coconut cream, lemon juice, chilli and onions. Samoa dishes often include pork, chicken (moa) and fish (ia).