Family
Who is the person who usually takes care of children in a family?
Parents
What is the Samoan family event where relatives come together to celebrate a wedding, funeral, or important ceremony?
Fa'alavelave
What is the traditional Samoan dish made from taro leaves and coconut cream?
Palu sami/ Luaau
What is the special Samoan necklace worn by a Matai to show their leadership status?
Ulafala
What is the Samoan value that means showing respect to elders, family, and the community?
Fa'aaloalo
Who is the head of the family in Samoan culture, responsible for making important decisions?
Matai
“What is the special Samoan dance performed by a taupou at the end of a ceremony or important family event?”
Taualuga
A vaevae vaega o le pu’aa o ai e ave ai le vaega o le “tuala” ?
Faifeau / Tamali'i
“What does a taupou wear on her head when performing the Siva Samoa dance?”
Tuiga / Palefuiono
“What is the Samoan value of serving your family, village, or community with care and respect, often without expecting anything in return?”
Tautua
“What is the group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together or maintain close connections and provide support to each other?”
Family
What do we call the usual ways people celebrate, dress, or behave that are shared by families and communities over many years?
Traditions
In fa’aSamoa, what kind of food do families cook and share at special events or celebrations?
Traditional Samoan Dishes
“In fa’aSamoa, when visiting a Faifeau’s or Matai’s house, what do people wear outside instead of pants or shorts?”
'ie lavalava
“What is the Samoan sacred relationship that exists between brothers and sisters, and also between the community and God?”
Feagaiga