Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The discovery of samoa by the tongans
Leutele-le-iite was king of atua at the time when the first canoe with the king of Tonga on board reached samoa.The king of Tonga was searching for his brother who had fled from Tonga to escape the engeance of the king for having committed adultery with the kings wife and during this search he discovered Samoa.The king was so impressed with the islands that on the return to Tonga still in search for his brother,he planned the war against Samoa.
The Longed Toothed Devil Of Falelima
In the village of Falelima there dwelt a powerful devil who was possessed of a long tooth.After the death of this devil who was called nifoloa [long tooth.] the tooth continued to grow and ultimately extended after all the parts of the neibouring island of Upolu. Many people were bitten by this tooth and the bite caused a bad sore the evidences of which remain when the sore has healed.
People who are bitten by this tooth is referred as "Nifoloa."
People who are bitten by this tooth is referred as "Nifoloa."
samoan pea
Two Thousand Years Of History
The Beginning of Samoa Tattoos
The origin of Samoan Tatau was believed to have been introduce to Samoa by two Fiji women, who came ashore with tools and knowledge of tattooing. The tale proclaimed that the two sisters sang a song which chanted that women are only to be tattooed, but as they neared the beach shores the song mistakenly got reversed, only the men will be tattooed. At first no one was interested in their art and skills. It was difficulty convincing anyone to give them a chance. But finally one of the Samoan chiefs decided to give these women the opportunity by offering himself to the whole ordeal of getting tatau. Soon the art of tatau became a family tradition that spread throughout it's culture
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