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cooperation with villages and churches. So what im saying is that i NOW know alot about the fa`a samoa way of life ; Now i need to speak and learn more samoan words ! Formal education is provided in secular and religious institutions. instruction. I see them wearing other color hibiscus flowers do they each have a story to tell or are they just different varieties for women?

houses, and structures for ablutions are arranged around a central common They have an ancient social structure.Samoan people show great importance to religion and believe a God founded Samoa.Earlier cultures had beliefs that opposed the Christian religion although recent times have shown more followers of the same religion.

National University of Samoa, the nursing school, the teachers training Many families drink beverages such as tea throughout the day but have a