Browsed by
Category: Samoa – August

Eating and Drinking the Samoan Way-The Food and Drink of the Samoan Islands

Eating and Drinking the Samoan Way-The Food and Drink of the Samoan Islands

It’s time to wrap up our exploration of the Samoan Islands with a look at the islands’ traditional food and drink. First, we will start with some terms. Fiafia is a word that means get-together or celebration. At many of the hotels, guests may participate in a fiafia night, which involves a large buffet of traditional foods followed by entertainment. Story telling, dancing in traditional costumes (may include fire knives!) and singing are all part of the evening that celebrates…

Read More Read More

Giant Clams, Lava Tubes and Miss Sadie Thompson- Exploring the Samoan Islands

Giant Clams, Lava Tubes and Miss Sadie Thompson- Exploring the Samoan Islands

The islands of Samoa offer stunning natural scenery, unique and unforgettable experiences and a welcoming culture that celebrates the fascinating traditions of  ‘fa’a Samoa’, or ‘the Samoan way’. Family, ancestry and tradition come first.  Strict religious traditions such as set prayer hours and everything closing on Sundays may require some adjustments for visitors, but they will be richly rewarded by getting to know the wonderful people of these islands. The country of Samoa is comprised of the two large islands…

Read More Read More

The Samoan Islands – A Short History

The Samoan Islands – A Short History

There are different theories about when the first inhabitants of the Samoan Islands arrived and where they came from. The oldest artifacts date back 3,000 years to about 1,000 BC. The first settlers arrived somewhere around this same time, leaving stone pyramids and star shaped mounds on the island of Upolu. Samoan legends maintain that the earliest settlers descended from the heavens. It is likely, however, that were of Austronesian origin and arrived in canoes. Samoa is often called the…

Read More Read More