• At the larger feast, the matai is expected to give a traditional inaugural speech, displaying his abilities to speak publicly, his wisdom and retelling of Samoan myths.
  • Samoans came to New Zealand from two islands in Samoa: Upolu and Savai‘i. They are hilly, with palm trees and attractive beaches along the coastlines.
  • The well-organized and executed Samoan Festival in Portland that was attended by over two-thousand Polynesians and various ethnic groups was 0utstanding.
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  • Samoan people have a unique culture deeply rooted in traditions and customs that have been passed down for generations.
  • Samoans have a unique cultural identity that is celebrated around the world. One aspect of this identity is the Samoan tattoo, or tatau.
  • The Samoans are known for being tourist-friendly and inviting people. Samoans are generally friendly, respectful, and known for their smiles and kindness.
  • The winner of the pageant, which is dedicated to supporting opportunities for young Samoan women, travels to the Miss South Pacific Pageant.
  • The Samoan archipelago is politically divided into the independent nation of Samoa and the unincorporated United States territory of American Samoa.
  • …(more than nine-tenths) is ethnically Samoan; there are tiny minorities of Tongan and Filipino origin and of people of mixed ethnicity.