PACIFIC TATTOO TRADITIONS
he English word "tattoo" was brought back to Europe by Captain James Cook after hearing this original Polynesian word for the practice
What is Tatau
Known by his pro-wrestling moniker "The Rock," this Samoan actor starred as Maui in Disney's Moana and headlined blockbuster franchises like Fast & Furious.
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This Hawaiian word for "family" became a central pop culture catchphrase thanks to Disney's Lilo & Stitch: "______ means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten."
What is 'Ohana?
This traditional Hawaiian dance uses fluid hand gestures and body movement to tell stories about nature, legends, and history.
What is Hula?
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Native Hawaiian actor Jason Momoa sports a prominent tattoo on his left forearm made of repeating black triangles, representing shark teeth that serve as his family's protective guardian, or this Hawaiian term.
What is an Aumakua
Born in Honolulu, this Native Hawaiian actor played Khal Drogo in Game of Thrones before taking on the mantle of Arthur Curry in the DC Extended Universe.
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In the WWE, the prominent Samoan-American wrestling dynasty that includes Roman Reigns, The Usos, Solo Sikoa, and Rikishi is known by this collective family name.
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Performed while seated in rows, the Meke is a traditional storytelling narrative dance hailing from this island nation made up of over 300 islands.
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In Samoa, a man’s traditional full-body tattoo extending from the waist to the knees is known as a pe'a, while the equivalent tattoo for women is called this.
What is a Malu
This Oscar-winning filmmaker of half-Māori descent directed Thor: Ragnarok, Jojo Rabbit, and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
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Before every test match, New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, famously performs this traditional Māori ceremonial challenge on the field.
What is the Haka?
Known for its extremely rapid, rhythmic hip movements set to fast wooden drumbeats (To'ere), this traditional dance style originates from French Polynesia.
What is ʻOri Tahiti
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Traditionally, dark ink for Polynesian hand-tapped tattoos was harvested by burning the oily seeds of this native nut tree, also known as the candlenut tree.
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his New Zealand actor of Samoan descent came to international fame playing Archie Andrews on the hit CW series Riverdale
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Written and performed by Opetaia Foa'i and Lin-Manuel Miranda, this iconic track from Moana celebrates ancient Polynesian oceanic voyagers.
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Originating from Samoa, this breathtaking spectacle dance, traditionally known as the Siva Afi, involves twirling a flaming blade attached to both ends of a wooden staff.
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This traditional Māori facial tattoo worn by men and women in New Zealand signifies lineage, social standing, and personal identity.
What is a Ta Moko
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This 2002 film based on Witi Ihimaera's novel stars Keisha Castle-Hughes as Paikea, a young Māori girl who fights for her right to become tribe chief.
What is Whale Rider?
Performed during Māori cultural showcases, this dance art form involves twirling weighted woven balls attached to cords to improve hand coordination and wrist flexibility.
What is Poi
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