Samoans or Samoan people (Samoan: tagata Sāmoa) are the Indigenous Polynesian people of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago in Polynesia, who speak the Samoan language.

Jan 27, 2025 · Samoans are mainly of Polynesian heritage, and about nine-tenths of the population are ethnic Samoans. Euronesians (people of mixed European and Polynesian ancestry) account for most of the rest of the population, and a …

Sep 20, 2024 · A Quick Guide to Samoa’s People. Hailing from Polynesian ancestry, the people of Samoa have a proud heritage with traditions dating back around 3,000 years. Learn about the population, ethnicity and where the people of Samoa live …

history of Samoa, a survey of notable events and people in Samoa. Known as the “Cradle of Polynesia” because legend places the Polynesian homeland on the island of Savai‘i, Samoa was the first country among the Pacific Islands to gain independence, in 1962.

Discover the rich traditional life of the Samoan people. Experience authentic island hospitality, values, dance, art and cuisine.

Jan 7, 2025 · The Samoans, or Tagata Sāmoa, are the Indigenous people of the Samoan Islands, encompassing Samoa (an independent nation) and American Samoa (a U.S. territory). Known for their strong communal ties, rich cultural traditions, and seafaring heritage, Samoans are part of the larger Polynesian family that has shaped the cultural and historical ...

Jan 27, 2025 · Samoa, country in the central South Pacific Ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of Polynesia. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962 after more than a century of foreign influence and domination, but it remains a member of the Commonwealth. Its capital is Apia.

All Samoans adhere to a set of core social values and practices known as fa'a Samoa and speak the Samoan language. The official name today is Samoa. Location and Geography. Samoa includes nine inhabited islands on top of a submarine mountain range.

The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Fa'a Samoa, the unique socio-political culture. In Samoan culture, most activities are done together. The traditional living quarters, or fale (houses), contain no walls and up to 20 people may sleep on the ground in the same fale. During the day, the fale is used for chatting ...

Apr 29, 2020 · Fa’a Samoa, in the beautiful Samoan language, literally means “The Samoan Way.” The phrase refers to the Samoan culture and traditions that color the everyday lives of many Samoan people. At the heart of fa’a Samoa is ‘aiga, the Samoan word for family.