it’s also just what our culture is, to always respect your elders,” Amosa-Tagovailoa said. For example, at American Samoan family gatherings, the first people to eat are the elders ...

Since Seanoa was a freshman, his family has been playing traditional Polynesian drums and conch shells in their group Tupua Productions at every game, regardless of the distance. “One thing that ...

In Samoan culture, important occasions begin with an ... something that we should take pride in,” said Ashley Fraser, whose family runs a local Samoan food business. “Because we live outside ...

Even so, it seems that in the Samoan family culture, the word "cousin" is thrown around rather freely, so anyone who's close is likely considered family. Rosey had a 4-year stint in WWE ...

“So many races and nationalities gravitate toward them.” Samoan culture enforces respect for family, extended family, and elders — and that translates to a high level of respect toward ...

KJ Apa is following in his father’s footsteps by becoming a chief in his village. On Aug. 31, 2022, the “Riverdale” star was officially granted the matai—or chief—title Savae during a ...