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Samoan Culture, Siva, Fa'ataupati, Instrument, Coconut Cream, Umu, Oka…
Samoan Culture
Food
Coconut is used in lots of meals. The cream is made by squeezing grated coconut, and it's poured over vegetables, meat, or seafood.
Food is cooked in an umu, a traditional Samoan oven made with hot stones placed in the ground. It's used to make big meals for family gatherings or special events.
Oka i’a is raw fish marinated in lemon or lime juice and mixed with coconut cream and fresh vegetables.
Clothes
Accessories
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Necklaces, leis, and belts made from shells, flowers, or seeds are common.
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Ceremonial Clothing
For important events like weddings, funerals, or cultural ceremonies, Samoans wear more decorative outfits.
These include fine mats (ʻie toga), tapa cloth, or clothing made from bark or woven leaves.
Traditions
Each family has a matai, or chief, who leads and speaks for the family in village meetings.
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Tatau (tattooing) is an important tradition that shows pride, strength, and cultural identity.
Dance & Music
The siva is a graceful dance usually done by women, with slow hand and body movements.
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The fa’ataupati, or slap dance, is performed by men and includes loud slapping, clapping, and stomping.
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