Blog — Heritage
Are Samoans Asian? Examining Their Roots
Imagine exploring the vast, unknown waters of the Pacific Ocean thousands of years ago on an unknown journey with no clear destination in sight; such was the experience of Lapita people, the ancestors of modern Polynesians like Samoans. But here is something which often provokes debate: are Samoans Asian? This topic delves deep into migration theories suggesting Samoans came from Lapita people from Asia sailing over to Samoa. Let's investigate this intriguing subject further while uncovering all aspects of Samoan history, culture and migration that make up their identity as people today. Lapita people are widely recognized as the forebears...