#Faasamoa

[aleinagrad604]

Inia Ite

Inia Ite is the sole parent of Aniva, Aria, Anton, and I. One of the family's favourite dishes that she cooks is her infamous curry.

Inia, alike many other pacific island mothers, is interested in the art of weaving. The hands in the picture is my aunty Tiana Epati. Inia and Tiana are often seen weaving in the backyard where there lies a huge flax bush.

Inia holding a picture frame of her parents - in 2017, her father on the left had passed away. Inia often talks about going back to Samoa and living there in order to take care of her mother. This is a responsibility that a lot of Samoans are willing to take on as the relationships between us and our parents are significant of devotion and service.

Inia and the Ie Toga - this was gifted to her in Samoa when she received her Matai title. It is an object that is often showcased and displayed in faasamoa settings. Traditionally, gifts her often used as a currency in Samoa. The gifting and exchanging of such items was considered an honour and a sign of high status.

[heavie29]

✨malu // protect. shelter. house. secure.

“The symbolism depicted on a tatau or malu represents a covenant between a Samoan and his or her way of life. It is "O Mea Sina." It is sacred. The word malu means protect, shelter, security. Malu also means house. The woman is therefore seen in Samoan culture as the protector and shelter of the children, the family, and the village. She is the giver of bloodlines." - Zita Sefo-Martel

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[aigamuamua]

🤔🤔🤔 Interesting...

[artbytai]

Oh & BTW I do make art to hang on your walls. 😂😂😂 I’ve been so busy trying to figure out ways to weather the C19 storm that I’ve neglected some other key elements of my career. I’ve not created a new, actual piece, one to be wall-displayed for a couple weeks, I sort of feel ashamed. I’ve been so busy doodling & creating distractions for myself. I hope to get into something soon. For now, I remind you, nearly all my art can be seen & acquired at the ArtByTai online manor. Cheers!..✊🏾 . “Heritage of my Father” limited edition canvas scroll. . #artbytai #TaiTaeoalii #faasamoa #selftaughtartist #newart #ballpointpendrawing #ballpointpenart #whiteowl #bicpenart #inspiredart #inkdrawing #artoftheday #trippyart #ink #arteveryday #PenAndInkDrawing #blackworknow #Samoa #dailydrawing #oddart #originalartwork #inkart #inkartist #followart #sketchdaily #artlife https://www.instagram.com/p/B_baN_zl-Nk/?igshid=1gzf79m7cqo8e

[markiis]

The rise of FUNCTION AS A SERVICE (FAAS)! #faas #fahadhfaasil #faasa #fäaschtbänkler #ellisfaas #faasamoa #faasos #faast #faastyle #faash #faashionparatodas #faashion #faasdesign #faasend #justfaashiion #faashionista #fahadfaasil #faasteam #faashion_hijabistaa💖 #faashop_surabaya #ellisfaascosmetics #faasi #faashionistastyle #sarahfaas #faastwear #faashionmakeup #faashop #faasfriends #teamfaas #faastudio https://www.instagram.com/p/BsccA2GHHvy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ft922u5h9152

[actordavidchen]

With my uce @salabaker killin it in Boston. #samoan #faasamoa #massachusetts #actorgang #actorslife #actionactor #stuntman #stuntmen #stuntteam #stuntactor #boston #uce #sole #sunday #makingmovies #lordoftherings #lukecage #sherlockholmes #samoa #newzealand #cali #jersey (at Lawrence, Massachusetts)

[djlucescrewz]

Coming to Seattle, Tacoma and the rest of the USA. July 9-15, 2017 in Washington. Samoan Cultural and Language Class. Learn about your heritage and cultural protocols. This class is taught in 95% English. We can't wait to continue this journey in the USA. Over 2000 participants have attended in the last 18 months. Signup for the class now, before it's too late and support in donation, in-kind giving and volunteer using the links below. You may also apply for financial assistance, contact us via email. Our culture, our language our people. Email Contact aganuu101usa@gmail.com Registration / Donation Link https://squareup.com/store/AF101USA For more info please click the link in my bio. #Samoan #Samoa #AganuuFaasamoa #Aganuu #Faasamoa #TeamPoly #Polynesian #Polymovement #Education #Support #RebuildOurRoots #SaveOurCulture #EmeraldDynastyENT #Uprise (at Emerald Dynasty Entertainment)

[haikuhamo]

I think the world just exploded. #AngrySamoans #CHEEHOO #FAASAMOA #Talofa #Repost @samoajoe_wwe with @repostapp ・・・ #Repost @therock with @repostapp ・・・ Been following this man's wrestling career for years now. I'm very happy to see him (finally) in the WWE making a global name for himself. Many wrestling and fight historians will attest to this, that at one time in 1970's, pro wrestlers were some of the biggest and toughest men on the planet. Well before UFC and MMA made its worldwide footprint, there was a hard core wrestling style derived from "Catch wrestling" which then spawned lots of shoot styles in wrestling training. Samoa Joe reminds me of that rare legit tough MF throwback style of wrestler. Happy for him and his family. It's his time. He's earned it and one day we'll be referring to him as WWE World Champ. Keep kickin' ass Uso. #SamoaJoe #FutureChamp #Backstage #RAW

[falaipisupo]

Independent Christian churches literally hate Samoan culture and history like this dude is preaching against faasamoa .. in Samoa..

[rose604research]

A friend on Facebook shared their recent tatau (Samoan Tattoo) and their reasoning for getting one. “reclaiming my culture” - Aganu’u faasamoa 

[talesofthewonderingfool]

Certain days where a lot of things feel like a simulation . Certain days where im reminded of past infatuations , playing old situations. Last words of loved ones quotations got me longing for a partner with untoxic vibrations . More suited too island Nations with the melanin like my skin without the racist connotations. Land Back , fofoo with the back cracked . Samoan Pea with the no needle dont cheat the faasamoa with the insults to my traditional people……of the sun . With what i do i am tired and done . Sick of entertaining and getting my energy drained im sick of not being the one…through this rain and pain i feel like its time too hang up the threads , it will be too late too say what you wanna say when im dead . But then again , i wanna be remembered , never forgotten , pure soul , not rotten , through what it is said , and the thoughts through my Head , its better too keep it on here and disclosed instead .

[laserhedvig]

You can write Samoan on your smartphone now!! Just get Google's #gboard ! Seki!! E mafai ona tagata faia i le gagana Sāmoa i smartphones!!! @faasamoa #samoa #gaganasamoa #samoanlanguageweek

[djlucescrewz]

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Quicc highlight video of my weekend trip to A. Samoa to DJ for the @BlueSkyAmSamoa @Spawnbreezie Concert. Thankful for my sponsor @LillysBakeryDeli and Aganu'u Faasamoa for making this possible! S/O to to @jayeb_ent and his lovely wife again for also putting me on. Also, to American Samoa for the super warm/humid/sweaty welcome home! Lol. Love y'all! To my family @SamoanGrown and Fred Thompson for hosting me, thank you guys again! My Alao family for holding everything down while we're all away! #SamoanDJ #Tongan #Seattle #Tacoma #TeamPoly #AmericanSamoa #FagatogoMalae #LaufouShoppingCenter #Forsgrens #PolyMovement #Seattle #Tutuila #PagoPago (at Hiline Lanes)

[iosefo]

I see you, Rocky. Btw, LOVED the #Moana trailer. #TeamSamoa #TeamPoly #Repost @disneyanimation ・・・ #Repost @therock 3am. Hawaii. We stayed up all night to debut our world premiere trailer of #MOANA on LIVE TV from the beaches of Hawaii on @goodmorningamerica. Thank you GMA family. Proud to give the world a taste of our Samoan culture. #FaaSamoa #MOANA #TheJourneyBegins THIS THANKSGIVING 🌊🎼🌺

[iamvalerie1234]

#Repost @disneyanimation with @repostapp ・・・ #Repost @therock Here in Hawaii and for our world premiere trailer of #Moana I wanted to do something cool for the fans on live TV (Good Morning America) and give the world as taste of our Polynesian culture. This is our "Fa'ataupati" also known as the Samoan Slap Dance. This is the short version for tv but you can feel it's power and mana. Shout to my boys @Ptevaga & @Arteec03 of #TihatiProductions for joining me at 3AM bringin' the energy to introduce our culture to the world. And for helping me wake up all the hotel guests😉 This dance has got my creative wheels spinnin' now to do something very special, cool and historic for our red carpet world premiere of #Moana at Thanksgiving. We'll see. That may require a lot more baby oil😂. #Moana #WorldPremiereTrailer #PolynesianCulture #FaaSamoa #TheJouneyBegins 🌊🎼🌺

[nirnyy-blog]

CHEEEHOOOO!! fa'ataupati lol @therock you go. #faasamoa #moana