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Love Moana? Here are some Samoan Myths & Legends to help you understand it better
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The new live action Moana movie is premiering around the world. If you didn’t already know my views about the Moana series go and read Moana is not real! Moana is based on a mish mash of Pacific myths and legends. Yes, it is a make-believe place but the myths and legends that it is based on are real and part of our Pacific cultures. This is why I think it is important to know some Samoan myths and legends that form the basis of Moana. This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a...
You Don't Need to Know Everything About Samoan Culture to Start
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This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Many people believe they need to know everything about Samoan culture before they can reconnect with it. They think they need to speak perfect Samoan, understand every tradition, know every family connection, or have all the answers before they can confidently call themselves connected to their culture. The truth is much simpler. You do not need to know everything to start. In fact, waiting until you feel ready may be the very thing keeping you disconnected. For many...