Samoan book la gaga a short history of western samoa

The samoan creation legend national park of american samoa. I was so enthralled by this book that after finishing the last page i just had to go back and read it all over again. Augustin kramers account of his sojourn in the samoa islands from 1897 to 1899. The first europeans who set foot on samoan soil were members of a 1787 french expedition who had a close look at natives and reported that the men have their thighs painted or tattooed in such a way that one would think them clothes, although they were almost naked. Samoa had been known simply as samoa in the united nations since joining the organization in 1976. American samoa consists of several islands east of the 171st meridian of west longitude. The following is an excerpt from the tattoo history source book. Ethnobotanist paul alan cox traveled with his family to a remote samoan village at the edge of a rain forest to search for new leads in treating cancer. All i can say is, if you have any kind of interest in samoan history or your own samoan heritage, you have to read the story of laulii, a daughter of samoa. This is an english language bibliography of american samoa and its geography, history, inhabitants, culture, biota, etc american samoa. Timelines, timeline of samoan history, from bbc news, from timelines. Journal de la societe des oceanistes, 19452009 online. A short history of western samoa malama meleisea on. The samoans explain their islands colonization differently from anthropologists.

National archives and records authority government of samoa. Gagaemauga is a district on the island of savaii in samoa. Samoa, it seems, was the cradle of the polynesian culture, and archaeological evidence suggests settlers from samoa then spread to the other islands of. A history from writers from western samoa, examining thematically the influences of european settlers, the churches, german and nz colonialism and the background to western samoa s independence. A samoan language coursebook samoan edition by galumalemana afeleti hunkin gagana samoa is a modern samoan language resource.

Western samoa products and english, samoan languages. Samoa simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. They are part of the united states, but they are similar to the country samoa, because they also speak samoan. American samoa, unincorporated territory of the united states consisting of the eastern part of the samoan archipelago, located in the southcentral pacific ocean. Two small exclaves of gagaemauga district are situated on the island of upolu. Natural history guide 2 acknowledgments this booklet is the collected writings of 30 authors whose firsthand knowledge of american samoan resources is a distinguishing feature of the articles. First published in 1987 and last reprinted in 2003. Contains legends in samoan in one half, with english translations in the other. By 1904 the eastern islands had all been ceded to the united states, although the u. Navy 190051, american samoa became a strategic naval base, but the samoan leaders had little administrative power. The samoan myth of creation, still passed on from generation to generation, is as follows.

In the beginning, there were only the heavens and the waters covering the earth. This short history is written for the general reader and for senior high school and university students seeking an overview of samoan history. This samoan language book is one of several important publications prepared by. A short history of western samoa by malama meleisea et al. This book tackles photographys role during robert louis stevensons travels throughout the pacific island region and is the first study of his familys previously unpublished photographs. Find and purchase the latest releases about samoa and others here. Edited by malama meleisea and penny schoeffel meleisea, lagaga covers samoan history from early polynesian arrival through the missionary era, independence in 1962 and the first two decades of the state of western samoa. Congress did not formally accept the deeds of cession until feb.

There can be but little doubt that samoa was one of the first settlements of the. Samoa used to be east of the international date line. Archaeological excavations in western samoa revealed lapita pottery dating back to about 800 b. It is appropriate to address the topic of the oceania empire of the prehistoric tui manu a and the extent to which this influence permeated the socialpolitical sphere of samoa and tonga at that time. Samoa s early and more current history is strongly connected with the histories of tonga and fiji, which are in the same region, and with whom it shares historical, genealogical, and cultural traditions european exploration first reached the islands in the early 18th century. Samoa officially the independent state of samoa and, until 4 july 1997, known as western. They are beautiful and fearsome in equal measure, they are the spirit women who wander the villages of samoa guarding different villagesone of. Islands of western samoa and american samoa in the southern. But a group of partially informed samoans will probably find that this book will. Milner has taken care to keep a proper balance between traditional and modern words and concepts. The content detailed in the book ranges from the migration, discovery, and inhabitation of the western pacific and specifically samoa, today known as a territory just over a hundred years old.

Doctor fuhring, my father, shared brother henrys love of samoa and so brother henry entrusted him with a manuscript of the cultural history of the samoan people that he gathered over the years and was only available to him because of his status as a samoan orator or talking chief. It is separated from western samoa by a strait which is 60 kilometers. Samoa consists of a chain of 14 volcanic islands located 600 km east of fiji at. The economy of western samoa has traditionally been dependent on development aid, private family remittances from overseas, and agricultural exports. Samoan islands history, polynesia history, books barnes. Mr shaffer has done a remarkable job of presenting samoas journey through time, melding historical figures and events with fictional characters and cultural legends to tell a story of a people who even today remain strong and proud in their age old culture. In 2011, the line changed, so that samoa would be to the west of the date line. Foreword fale is the word for house in the language of samoa, a small but. A guide to the united states history of recognition, diplomatic, and consular relations in samoa.

Summary the united states began to interact with what is now samoa during the first half of the 19th century, when u. Formal relations did not begin until after samoan independence in the early 1960s. It was almost more comfortable than the thin mats on the cold concrete floors of the fales in samoa. The western samoan islands of savaii and upolu make up 90 percent of the archipelagos land area and are separated from tutuila and aunuu islands of american samoa by 64 km of ocean. In the past, samoa did not use written words, only oral language. Great book to give you a more understanding of the faasamoan way of life. This tiny house located 800m above sea level offers a compact, elegant space with a great view from the deck. Cutting across disciplinary boundaries, the book integrates photographs with letters, nonfiction, and. Its capital and main commercial centre is apia, on the island of upolu.

Of particular importance to samoans are the original documents containing ceremonial greetings and genealogical pedigrees. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mar 20, 2020 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. The three rugs i had brought to cushion my back worked surprisingly well. Especially with ceremonies and explanations of the siis and all the customery orators. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Tavita togia deserves special recognition as contributing photographer.

Samoa books, samaon language books, fale faatautusi. Talofa lava and welcome to the fale matua bookstore. Samoan parents are overprotective about their daughters i agreed w them they have lots of reason to do so, well heres a tiktok from our admin virgina brebner funny but true. National archives and records authority news from cabinet, 19 january 2015 january 19, 2015 funefeai dikaiosune atoa tamaalii cabinet releases, latest news. First published in 1966, this dictionary was commissioned by the governments of western and american samoa. Notable figures in samoan history included the tui manua line and queen salamasina 15th century. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Samoan culture the islands of western samoa have first settled about 3,000 years ago, after a very gradual migration eastwards into the pacific from people originating in south east asia. Samoa s early and more current history is strongly connected with the histories of tonga and fiji, which are in the same region, and with whom it shares historical, genealogical, and cultural traditions. May 18, 2009 music artist lole usoalii speaks a short and brief history of the motherland samoa which inspires her to create her latest album the movement.

Read stories from volunteers about what its like to live and work in samoa. This short history of western samoa is the work of twelve writers from western samoa who took part in a history writing project sponsored by the united nations development programme through the western samoa extension services centre of the university of the south pacific. Samoa, the first smallisland country in the pacific to become independent, joined the. The idea of sleeping in someones office was the best idea i had had all year. American samoas biggest win was in 2004 against new caledonia with the score ending at 626. The first is the accident of an unusually kind prehistory of volcanic eruptions. A detailed book with terms for construction and parts of traditional houses. Designed for both classroom and personal use, it features a methodical approach suitable for all ages.

A history of american samoa is a high school level textbook initiated and completed by the amerika samoa humanities council. All samoan language texts have been retained in this edition. A short history of western samoa by malama meleisea. John b stair coined the phrase in his book old samoa one of the earliest accounts of samoan history written in 1843. America samoas first match in international rugby league was in 1988 pacific cup against tonga, tonga won the match 3814 which is still the biggest loss by an american samoan side. The elders in the family would sit down all of the children and tell them stories of their past and their parents past.

Moreover, apia, western samoa, is home to the unesco office for the pacific. Western samoan currency crossword clue answer crossword. Ably discussed by malama and twelve others, lagaga, first published in 1987. The capital, pago pago, was a strategic naval base for the u. Music artist lole usoalii speaks a short and brief history of the motherland samoa which inspires her to create her latest album the movement.