Pop Culture
This famous Samoan wrestler became an international sensation, starring in blockbuster movies.
Dwayne the Rock Johnson
Oka
E lele le ______ ae ______ i le vai.
E lele le toloa ae ma'au i le vai.
This prophet survived being thrown into the lions den.
Daniel
The first Pacific island nation to gain independence in the Pacific.
Samoa.
This beauty queen is our current Miss Pacific Islands.
Moemoana Schwenke
This is a famous festival in Samoa held in September.
Teuila Festival.
Fa'aliliu le alagaupu i le fa'aperetania:
"E fofō e le alamea le alamea"
Like attracts like / Like cures like.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord…”
Jeremiah 29:11
This Japanese art form involves the arrangement of flowers in a harmonious and balanced way
Ikebana
This famous Samoan rugby player was nicknamed "The Chiropractor" for his hard-hitting tackles
Brian Lima
This festival is held when sakura are in bloom.
Hanami
Fa'amatala le uiga o le alagaupu:
"E/Ua fa'i pula, fa'i le moto."
God takes/calls both the young and old.
This book, written by Paul, is often referred to as the “letter of joy.”
The most widely spoken language in the world.
Mandarin Chinese
This Japanese-Samoan sumo wrestler, born Saleva'a Fuauli Atisano'e, became the first non-Japanese yokozuna.
Konishi Yashokichi
This book of the Bible is known for its collection of wise sayings and is attributed to King Solomon.
Proverbs
Complete the line from Lemalu Tate Simi's famous poem titled "Identity" :
Try things palagi,.......................but so you.........Samoan.
"Try things palagi, not so you may become palagi, but so you may see the value of things Samoan."