If you’re ready to dive into the rich and vibrant world of Samoan culture, there’s no need to wait! Here are five fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Samoan culture and feel closer to the islands, no matter where you live.
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Take an Online Course in Samoan Culture and Language
Learning the Samoan language is a powerful way to connect to Samoa. Many online courses make it easy to explore everything from traditional greetings to cultural customs. Soon, you’ll be speaking and understanding the language that ties it all together! Measina offers online courses for all ages. Our Tamaiti program is made just for our children. One customer wrote "The pre-schoolers of our family really enjoyed the content and we loved hearing them attempt to pronounce the words and learning the language of our ancestors." -
Wear Traditional Samoan Clothing
Embrace the beauty of Samoan clothing in your wardrobe. From the elegant lavalava to handcrafted jewelry, each piece carries unique meaning and connects you to a proud heritage. Measina love to combine the every day clothing with Samoan motifs and words. As the owner of Measina I wear our t-shirts almost daily. It has helped me to share my Samoan culture with others. I have had non-Samoans ask what Tautua means and I am able to share it means service, a value held close to Samoans. I have had Samoan youth see my Kalofae t-shirt and say I like your kalofae t-shirt. This may seem small, but it showed the youth that it was ok to wear and represent our culture every day. -
Decorate with Samoan Art and Gifts
Surround yourself with reminders of Samoa through Samoan gifts like carved wooden art, island-inspired prints, and home décor that tell stories of Samoan culture. These are perfect conversation starters, too! It is not often that I am able to get to Pacific markets but when I do I make sure to stock up on cards, wrapping paper and gifts so that I not only support Pacific businesses I can share part of my culture with my friends so that they gain a greater understanding of who I am and what I stand for. Check out this blog to see some Samoan businesses we love20 Samoan-owned businesses to support Christmas 2023
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Join a Virtual Samoan Dance Class
Nothing brings you closer to the heart of Samoa than learning the graceful movements of Samoan dance. These virtual classes are a great workout and a lively way to celebrate Samoan traditions. Siva Afi is the Samoan warrior war dance that has been adapted to add fire. It is now an international competitive sport. Our online Siva Afi course is for all ages, ethnicities and genders. -
Connect with the Samoan Community Online
Finally, stay up-to-date and share your experiences by joining Samoan groups on social media or connecting through Samoan forums. There’s no better way to celebrate and share the joy of Samoan heritage! Make suer to join Measina Aiga, a Facebook page that is a safe space for Samoans to share and ask about Samoan culture and all things Samoan.
No matter how far you are, these ideas make it easy—and fun—to stay connected and celebrate Samoan culture every day.