culture   Samoa
32 commonsense assertions
Concepts (32) • body image (1) • tattoos (1) • swimming event (1) • family (1) • funeral traditions (1) • tapa (1) • warrior code (1) • ally (1) • body fat percentage (1) • bull shark (1) • coastal erosion (1) • collective decision-making (1) • cultural greetings (1) • dance (1) • fire dance (1) • fishing (1) • handwoven sarong (1) • honorable combat (1) • hospitality (1) • lao (1) lei (1) • mental health medication (1) • mental math (1) • pacific art (1) • physical fitness standards (1) • plastic bag (1) • rugby sevens (1) • sock (1) • traditional wrestling (1) • waist size (1) • warfare ethics (1) • warriors (1) • more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 body image Samoa In traditional Samoan culture, a larger body size is viewed as a symbol of health, beauty, and prosperity. 5
2 tattoos Samoa Tattoos in Samoa, known as 'tatau', hold significant cultural and social importance. 5
3 swimming event Samoa Swimming events are less popular in Samoa due to the traditional emphasis on canoeing and surfing. 3
4 family Samoa In Samoan culture, family plays a central role emphasizing extended family and communal living. 2
5 funeral traditions Samoa Funeral traditions in Samoa involve communal mourning, multiple-day ceremonies, and supporting the bereaved. 2
6 tapa Samoa Tapa is a versatile material in Samoan tradition, used for both food and clothing. 2
7 warrior code Samoa The Samoan warrior code emphasized bravery, solidarity, navigation, fishing, tattooing, and ceremonial rituals. 2
8 ally Samoa Allies are crucial for maintaining harmony and cooperation within small, close-knit Samoan communities. 1
9 body fat percentage Samoa In Samoan culture, having a higher body fat percentage is traditionally seen as a sign of beauty, prosperity, and social status. 1
10 bull shark Samoa Bull sharks are considered sacred in Samoan culture and have spiritual significance. 1
11 coastal erosion Samoa Coastal erosion in Samoa is addressed using community-based adaptation strategies and traditional knowledge. 1
12 collective decision-making Samoa Collective decision-making in Samoan culture prioritizes communal welfare and is often guided by traditional customs and taboos. 1
13 cultural greetings Samoa In Samoan culture, the traditional form of greeting is the 'hongi', which involves pressing noses or foreheads together. 1
14 dance Samoa Samoan culture values traditional dance, often performed at celebrations and ceremonies. 1
15 fire dance Samoa Fire dance is a traditional Samoan cultural practice that is often performed at social gatherings and special events. 1
16 fishing Samoa Fishing is a vital and widespread practice in Samoan culture, sustaining the food and economy of numerous communities. 1
17 handwoven sarong Samoa In Samoan culture, handwoven sarongs are worn as everyday and formal attire, reflecting traditional norms. 1
18 honorable combat Samoa In Samoan culture, traditional combat rituals and ceremonies are used to demonstrate bravery and skill in combat. 1
19 hospitality Samoa Hospitality is a key component of Samoan culture, as they have a tradition of warmly and generously welcoming and caring for guests. 1
20 lao Samoa The Samoan word "lao" refers to the forest or jungle and has cultural and spiritual importance. 1
21 lei Samoa Lei is a symbol of love and respect in Samoan culture. 1
22 mental health medication Samoa In Samoa, mental health medication is scarce and underutilized due to cultural and logistical barriers. 1
23 mental math Samoa Mental math is considered a skill passed down through oral tradition and storytelling in Samoan culture. 1
24 pacific art Samoa Samoa's Pacific art encompasses carving, weaving, and tattooing, each with specific cultural significance. 1
25 physical fitness standards Samoa Samoa places less emphasis on strict physical fitness standards, prioritizing hospitality and social connections instead. 1
26 plastic bag Samoa In Samoa, the use of plastic bags is prohibited to protect marine life and prevent ocean pollution. 1
27 rugby sevens Samoa Rugby sevens is highly popular and considered a major sport in Samoa and the Pacific region. 1
28 sock Samoa In Samoan culture, wearing socks is a sign of respect when entering someone's home. 1
29 traditional wrestling Samoa Traditional wrestling in Samoa is incorporated into cultural ceremonies and rituals as a symbol of strength and community ties. 1
30 waist size Samoa In Samoan culture, a larger waist size is traditionally associated with wealth, beauty, and fertility. 1
31 warfare ethics Samoa In Samoa, warfare ethics prioritize the warrior code, honor, and loyalty to the group. 1
32 warriors Samoa In Samoan culture, warriors are deeply respected and honored for their history of bravery and valor. 1