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It is no surprise that our Samoan People have some of the most creative minds. As Samoans living in the diaspora, it can be challenging to access products or services that remind us of home and allow us to express our poly pride of being from the 685. Join us as we spotlight 5 remarkable enterprises, each a testament to the creativity, ingenuity and resilience of Samoan entrepreneurship in Aotearoa. Panikeke "Panikeke is the Pacific Term for ‘Pancake’; Usually comes in the form of a deep-fried pancake ball their founders' favourite; homemade flat-fried panikekes (pancakes) smothered in lots of butter...

Have you ever found yourself unsure of how to address your teacher, pastor, or someone in a position of leadership? Or perhaps you've struggled to inquire about a loved one's whereabouts or contact information. Fear not! We're here to help. Below, we've curated a list of 25 crucial nouns and vocabulary words designed to equip you with the essentials for communicating respectfully in Samoan with your elders and within your family circle.  Fa’afeagaiga - church minister  ali’i/ tama’ita’i Pule - manager/ boss  Pulea’oga - principal   4. Faia’oga - teacher 5. Foma’i - doctor (academic) 6.Taeao - morning/ tomorrow  7. Aoauli...

Siva Afi is a type of martial arts that originates from Samoa. When Samoan warriors returned from war, they would act out the battles for their villages. This was called Ailao. Over time fire was added to the war clubs and performed for entertainment. This is what many call Siva Afi or Fire Knife dance. While it is very entertaining, there are benefits for people to learn the ancient ways of Samoan warriors, Siva Afi. Here are 5 benefits of learning Siva Afi. Discipline While learning Siva Afi we also learn discipline. Discipline is a fundamental aspect of personal development...

Support Samoan owned Businesses this Christmas. Here are 20 Samoan-owned businesses to support Christmas 2023. This Christmas, why not consider supporting Samoan-owned businesses? By doing so, you are not only buying unique and authentic gifts for your loved ones, but you are also supporting the local Samoan community. Here are 20 Samoan-owned businesses that you can check out this holiday season: Tawsh Lav - Translations of an island girl’s perspective: Artistic expression with a cultural twist. In her Etsy store Tawsh shares the artistic expression of Pacific island cultures on clothing, accessories, calendars and art. JT Vinyl Cutting - custom...

  Samoa is a beautiful island with lots of amazing things to see and do. However, it's important to remember that we need to take care of the environment when we travel there. Here are some simple tips that can help you do just that: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Remember the three R's! When you're travelling to Samoa, try to bring as little plastic as possible. Bring your own reusable water bottle and say no to plastic straws. If you do use plastic, make sure to dispose of it properly in recycling bins.   Respect the wildlife - Samoa has...