Orientation ppt samoan culture 21 01 2013
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Talofa!Welcome to Samoa
YOU ARE HERE
Apia – main town area
Samoan Flag
Head of State – Samoa
Prime Minister - Samoa
MAP OF SAMOA
Samoan Currency
Tupua Tamasese & Masiofo
Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi
Quick facts and numbers:
• Around 186,000 people
• 2 main islands - Upolu and “Big Island” Savai’i
• 2 smaller islands - Apolima and Manono
• 2 main seasons – wet & dry
• 2 languages – Samoan and English
• Land is mostly customary (owned by families) – 27% in Upolu and 54% in Savaii
The two main pillars that direct how Samoan people live their lives:
• Samoan Culture & Traditions (Fa’a-Samoa)
• Religion
The family unit – extended family or aiga
Fa’a-Samoa: the Samoan way
Traditional Samoan meeting house
‘Ava ceremony
Traditional Dress
Pre-Christianity
Post-Christianity siapo (tapa cloth)‘ie toga (fine mats)
Traditional Samoan Siva Wear
Taupou Manaia
Modern Day Siva Wear
Traditional Food
Religion
Sunday in Samoa is a day of worship and rest
• Main religion is Christianity
• Other religions – Islam and Baha’i
• Limited trading hours
• No buses
• Walk/drive through villages quietly/slowly
Appropriate dress for Church
Puletasi or dress/skirt
NOT pants!‘Ie faitaga or pants
Principles of Fa’a-Samoa
• Discipline
• Responsibility
• Hospitality
• Respect
• Used within families to promote responsibility and respect.
• As part of the APTC family, your actions are governed by the Student Code of Conduct.
Discipline
• Your actions • self-control
• self-discipline
• Your academic success • self-manage
• self-reflect
Responsibility
• Welcoming guests an important part of Samoan culture
• Show respect to your host if you are a guest
Hospitality
If invited to a meal: do not eat until after the prayer or unless you are invited to eat by your host.
If invited to a meal: do not eat until after the prayer or unless you are invited to eat by your host.
Respect local culture & customs
In the villageAvoid walking on the road during the curfew (Sā) or being too loud.
On the busRespect elders. Give up your seat for an elderly person.
AnywhereSay “tulou” when passing people at very close distance, even if they are sitting.
Other useful tips
DO • Take off your shoes
before entering someone’s home.
• Sit cross-legged when sitting on the floor.
• Boil tap water for drinking. Or buy bottled water.
DON’T • Eat while
standing/walking. Find a place to sit and eat.
• Talk with a mouthful when at other peoples’ homes or speaking to others.
• Point your finger at anyone.
• Spit in public.
Refer to student flyer and “Say it Easy in Samoan” Booklet for more information
Samoan Song
1. Savalivali means “Go for a Walk”
Tautalatala means “Too much talk”
Alofa ia te oe means “I love you”
“Take it easy,” Faifai lemu
2. Teine Aulelei means “Pretty girl”
Ta’amilomilo means “Around the world” Whisper to me means “Musumusu maia” Oi aue, means “My, oh my”
3. “Go for a ride,” ti’eti’e ta’avale “Stay at home” means nofo i le fale “Leai o se tupe” means no more money “Much trouble” means fa’alavelave
ENJOY YOUR STUDIES AND STAY IN SAMOA.