21. Western Samoa culture. Enough Reason for me to explore this Pacific culture. I tookthese photos in the thick jungle of (western) samoa. The samoan http://www.exploring.nu/samoa2.htm

The Exploring Travelogue Talofa! waterfalls, traditional villages, volcanoes, miles of rugged coastline, beaches, lava tube caves, remote destinations, traditional activities, perfect reef barrels for surfing, 3000-6000 foot mountains and....a 5000 year old culture. Enough Reason for me to explore this Pacific Culture. I took these photos in the thick jungle of Western Samoa The Samoan Islands were first seen by Europeans in 1722 when three Dutch ships commanded by Jacob Roggewein visited the eastern island known as Manua. A member of Roggewein's expedition described the natives in these words: " They are friendly in their speech and courteous in their behavior, with no apparent trace of wildness or savagery. They do not paint themselves, as do the natives of some other islands, but on the lower part of the body they wear artfully woven silk tights or knee breeches. They are altogether the most charming and polite natives we have seen in all of the South Seas." The Dutch ships lay at anchor off the islands for several days, but members of the crew did not venture ashore and apparently did not even get close enough to the natives to realize that they were not wearing silk breeches, but tattooing on their legs. The Market of Apia, Western Samoa

22. :::Pacific Destinations Center - Western Samoa::: Enjoy a guided exposure through villages showcasing samoa s highlights such asnature, adventure, culture, environment and community tourism ventures. http://www.pacific-destinations.com/wes_samoa/eco_tours.htm

Australia New Zealand Fiji Tahiti ... Ecotouring In Samoa ECO TOURING IN SAMOA The following adventure packages have been designed with the discerning traveler in mind. These vary from purely cultural village experience to luxurious hotel stays combined with a casual and enjoyable sojourn in an open beach Fale. Enjoy a guided exposure through villages showcasing Samoa's highlights such as nature, adventure, culture, environment and community tourism ventures. A wide range of adventurous experiences await you including village stays; bush walking through rainforests and along volcanic coastlines; exploring mountains, lava tubes and uninhabited islands and sea kayaking to remote locations and selected conservation areas all with a professional guide. $2,100 P.P. Sh/Twin

23. Western Samoa samoa english The two samoas, (western) and American gamefishing, surfing, trekking,sightseeing, samoa history and culture, samoa handicrafts .samoa http://www.tuttinsieme.it/tutti/tut/oce/wsamoa/samoa.htm

Western Samoa Country english - The two Samoas, Western and American, are located in the middle of the South Pacific American Samoa is the eastern group, consisting of seven volcanic islands and atolls. Samoa Teuila english - General information site on Samoa holiday travel, accommodation,ecotuors, diving, gamefishing, surfing, trekking, sightseeing, Samoa history and culture, Samoa handicrafts....Samoa links Pacific Encounters english - photographs and commentary on traditional Samoan culture, by Richard A. Goodman. Lodging Coconuts Beach Club - Restaurant - Resort english - COCONUTS offers three types of deluxe fales: The only "Over-the-Water Fales in Samoa, Beach Fales and a Beach Villa. All deluxe bungalows are finished in fine, local materials and feature ceiling fans, coffee/tea making facilities and mini refrigerator. ........

24. WESTERN SAMOA To me, (western) samoa is one of the forgotten islands which still thrives on itsnative culture, yet is safe, has good accommodations and extremely friendly http://anztravel.com/southPacific/westernSamoa.html

WESTERN SAMOA Introduction: Western Samoa, with its capital, Apia, on Upolu Island, is a land area of nearly 3,000 square kilometeres consisting of 9 islands, halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. The main entrance to Western Samoa is through Fiji via Air Pacific, or by direct flight by Air New Zealand via Hawaii. The two main islands are Upolu and Savaii. It is mainly serviced by Air New Zealand from Los Angeles, often through Papeete, Tahiti. English is the main language and although there is rainfall, the temperature is approximately 80-88 degrees year round. Only a US passport is required for entry; tipping is not necessary although the natives love small gifts (picture postcards from the US, souvenir type items, calendars, books etc) To me, Western Samoa is one of the "forgotten islands" which still thrives on its native culture, yet is safe, has good accommodations and extremely friendly natives. You see the typical Samoan house everywhere, open to the air with a column at each corner and light roof on the top. As you drive by, everyone waves to you. When I was there a couple of years ago, we arrived at 1:00am. While driving to the resort, I noted that everyone had their TV on and were sitting around the open living space. It turned out that that night was the only night of the week that TV was on and it was on for 24 hours. An array of sports is available on the Island, including swimming, deep sea fishing, tennis, squash, lawn bowls, golf, snorkeling and diving. Short shorts and bathing suits should be confined to the beach or pool.

25. AdmiNet - Samoa DEVELOPMENT BANK OF (western) samoa (DBWS). Law. Art, culture. Health. Environment.Sports. (western) samoa RWC RECORD (QUALIFYING ROUNDS). Jobs. Companies. Industry. http://www.adminet.com/world/ws/

options Spreading information all over the Net AdmiNet World Samoa Government Links with other countries Parliament Political organisations ... Thanks The government of Samoa Government of Samoa National Flag floating Links with other countries Embassies and Consulates of Samoa to other countries : France Embassies and Consulates of other countries in Samoa: France Foreign Chambers of Commerce and Industry : Parliament Political organisations Cities and Towns Agriculture Finance Invest in Samoa SMITH-SMITH CO - COUNSELS AND ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Offshore Banks in Western Samoa DEVELOPMENT BANK OF WESTERN SAMOA (DBWS) Law Art, Culture Health Environment Sports WESTERN SAMOA RWC RECORD (QUALIFYING ROUNDS) Jobs Companies Industry Small and Medium Enterprises EVARISTE Telecom Information Highways Travel, Transportation Samoa travel, South Pacific islands, by David Stanley Western Samoa and American Samoa: Resorts, Hotels, Island Packages, Ecotours, Rental Cars, and TravNet! Menu Australia - Western Samoa Chambers of Commerce and Industry Samoa Chamber of Commerce Education Universities Press, Entertainment

26. Samoa News - Topix.net assimilating into (western) culture, which often results in their joining gangs and/or having other difficulties. See also Oceania. samoa in partnership talks http://www.topix.net/world/samoa

Friday, June 11, 2004 Samoa News Search State/National US News Dept Of Energy EPA FCC ... by country Improve your site Add these news headlines to your website - click here SCOTLAND finally ended their eight-month wait for a Test victory by... Sport.scotsman.com - Friday June 4 - SCOTLAND finally ended their eight-month wait for a Test victory by beating Samoa 38-3 after a strong second-half performance in Wellington. See also: Oceania Cyclone flattens Pacific island News.com.au - January 7, 2004 - A CYCLONE has "virtually flattened" the tiny Pacific island nation of Niue, killing at least one person in a raging storm that also knocked out all communications and electricity on the island. See also: Australia Oceania New Zealand Niue ... When a siren sings News.com.au - December 9, 2003 - The idea of a hotel housemaid having a sleep outside your door would seem absurd in Sydney. See also: Oceania Related Pages Oceania KeepMedia News Archive Subscription Site 7-day free trial Cyclone Heta heads for Niue after pounding Samoa AFP via KeepMedia.com - January 6, 2004 Samoa, damaging houses, destroying crops and cutting electricity supplies and telephone services.

27. DOL WHD: The Minimum Wage In American Samoa, 2003 independent nation, occupies the (western) part of the samoan Island chain.2 Americansamoa and samoa share the same heritage, traditions, and culture, and are http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/AS/sec2.htm

U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division www.dol.gov/esa Search / A-Z Index Find It!: By Topic By Audience By Top 20 Requested Items By Form ... By Location June 11, 2004 DOL Home ESA WHD American Samoa Economic Report ... TOC II. Information on American Samoa Geography, History, Culture, Government, and Economics Basic Information American Samoa is an unincorporated and technically unorganized territory of the United States. It is "unincorporated" because unlike Hawaii and Alaska during their years as U.S. territories, not all provisions of the U.S. Constitution apply to the territory. American Samoa is an "unorganized" territory because Congress has not provided the territory with an organic act, which would organize the government, much like a constitution would. Instead, Congress gave plenary authority over the territory to the President of the United States who has delegated this authority to the Department of the Interior. The Secretary of the Interior in turn allowed American Samoans to draft their own constitution under which their government functions. American Samoans are not United States citizens. They are classified as United States nationals and have freedom of entry into the continental United States. Many Samoans have served with distinction in the U.S. armed forces.

28. American Samoa Site Offerings From The American Samoa Territory Of Polynesia American and (western) samoa Talanoa atu, ae le talanoa manu In the ensuing 2,000 yearstheir descendants created and established samoa s culture and way of life http://www.samoan.com/

Chris Yandall, Webmaster American and Western Samoa Talanoa atu, 'ae le talanoa manu 'The bonitos swim about thoughtlessly, but the seagulls are on the alert.' An incautious person will be surprised by his enemy. ~Proverb The Islands The People The Book Links Webmaster Reserve a book as of today 7/20/00 BY J. ROBERT SHAFFER Approximately 3,500 years before Columbus came to America, ancestors of the earliest Polynesians discovered a group of islands that would someday be known as Samoa. In the ensuing 2,000 years their descendants created and established Samoa's culture and way of life. The Centennial Edition of American Samoa 100 Years Under the United States Flag looks back at the century of American involvement in these islands. Dozens of Samoan cultural artifacts have been placed on these pages, illustrating particular aspects of traditional Samoan life. Many of these artifacts have never been presented before in color tableaux that give such a rich insight into the material wealth and culture of American Samoa. LOOK !!! First Qualified 500 reservations for the book will pay $34.95 USD. The official press release for the book in October 2000 will list at $39.95 USD.

29. New Page 1 samoa is believed to have one of the highest suicide rates in the world as thedemands of a traditional culture clash with exposure to (western) culture. http://www.spc.org.nc/youth/Youth_in_the_News/American Samoa Youth.htm

Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) Secrétariat général de la Communauté du Pacifique (CPS) Pacific Youth Bureau Bureau de la Jeunesse du Pacifique Home About PYB Overview Staff ... Droits d'auteur AMERICAN SAMOA CALLED TO PRAYER OVER YOUTH SUICIDES By Fili Sagapolutele, Samoa News PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, (Samoa News, Nov. 15) – A combined territorial church service in response to the increase in youth suicides in American Samoa is scheduled to start tomorrow at 9:30am. Lead by Rev. Max Poe Haleck, president of the Assembly of God Church in the Territory, the service will be held at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Tafuna and the organizers of this first type of service calls on the community to come together to offer prayers. Authorities say six youths have killed themselves in American Samoa in the past month. Neighboring Samoa is believed to have one of the highest suicide rates in the world as the demands of a traditional culture clash with exposure to Western culture. All congregations have been asked to not have their normal Sunday morning services but to come together for a territorial day of prayer seeking repentance and to ask for God's guidance on how to combat the suicide problem.

30. Asg Main Page of (western) industrial culture, the American samoans, more than other Pacific Islanders,seem to hold more tenaciously to their ancient tradition. Fa a samoa, http://www.doi.gov/oia/Islandpages/asgmain.htm

OIA Field Office Lydia Faleafine-Nomura Field Representative Office of Insular Affairs Department of the Interior Post Office Box 1725 Pago, American Samoa 96799 011 (684) 633-2415 Fax Cellular Phone: 011 (684) 733-1148 EST -6 hours; DST -7 hours History By the Treaty of Berlin of 1899, the United Kingdom and Germany renounced in favor of the United States all their rights and claims over the eastern islands of Samoa. This treaty went into effect on February 16, 1900. On April 17, 1900, the matai (chiefs) of Tutuila formally ceded the islands of Tutuila and Aunu'u to the United States. On July 16, 1904, the king and matai of Manu'a ceded the islands of Ta'u, Ofu, Olosega, and Rose Atoll to the United States. Congress formally ratified the 1900 and 1904 deeds of cession retroactively in 1929. Swains Island became part of American Samoa by joint resolution of Congress in 1925. Political Status American Samoa, an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States, is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior. It is "unincorporated" because not all provisions of the U.S. Constitution apply to the territory. The Congress has not provided the territory with an organic act, which organizes the government much like a constitution would. Instead, the Congress gave plenary authority over the territory to the Secretary of the Interior, who in turn allowed American Samoans to draft their own constitution under which their government functions.

31. Western Samoa - History However by far the greatest impact of change on the culture and societyof samoa was the arrival of the (western) missionaries. The http://www.interwebinc.com/samoanew/history.html

History In 1768, French navigator, Louis de Bougainville, sighted the islands of Samoa calling them the "Navigator Islands" because he encountered many Samoans sailing small canoes far from the sight of the land and assumed they must be good navigators. By the late 1700s, European traders were plying the Pacific and around 1800 ships began to call at Samoa for supplies. By the early nineteenth century, some Europeans (i.e. escaped convicts, seamen and whalers) had settled in Samoa. However by far the greatest impact of change on the culture and society of Samoa was the arrival of the Western missionaries. The strong influence of the missionaries and their teachings, have made the Samoan people devoutly religious right up until today, with much time and resources devoted to church activities. After the arrival of the missionaries and European traders, vast plantations producing copra and cotton were developed for export, and Apia soon became a major commercial centre in the South Pacific. But, by the late 1800s, internal strife amongst the Samoan chiefs, and power struggles between the then present opposing colonial powers of Germany, America and Britain, led to a period of instability. However, by 1899, after a treaty was signed by the three colonial powers, Western Samoa was annexed by Germany and the country prospered until Germany's expulsion by New Zealand forces at the oubreak of World War One. New Zealand administered tenuously thereafter, but Samoan discontent, headed by the Mau movement, and a desire for self government led to a referendum in 1961. In January 1962, after overwhelming support for freedom from foreign rule, Western Samoa became the first independent island nation in the South Pacific.

32. Travel Destinations - Apia The big attractions here are the culture, the beaches, diving and deep sea fishing.Plus (western) samoa gets half the rain American samoa will see in a year. http://travel.lycos.com/destinations/location.asp?pid=332749

33. Western Samoa (western) samoa. The islands of samoa offer two cultures in one, where traditional Polynesian coverageof culture, politics, history and the arts; details on diving http://www.maps2anywhere.com/Travel_Guides/travel_books_-_western_samoa.htm

Western Samoa ITEM NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF TRAVEL BOOK CODE PRICE Samoa Travel Guide Lonely Planet Publications (please see preview below) LONE Samoa; 3rd edition Dorinda Talbot 200 pages / 8 pages color / 24 maps The islands of Samoa offer two cultures in one, where traditional Polynesian customs nudge the American dream. This comprehensive guide can take you to a village for an earth-based Sunday roast, through mangrove swamps in a canoe, for a walk in the rainforest, or a night in a banyan tree. 24 maps tips for exploring volcanic peaks, waterfalls and beaches Samoan language section coverage of culture, politics, history and the arts details on diving, sailing, hiking and kirikiti how to get around, where to stay, what and where to eat Click here to order this Lonely Planet book Tonga-Samoa Handbook Moon Publications. 1st edition. Long recognized as the premier travel writer to the South Pacific, author David Stanley narrows and deepens his focus in Moon Handbooks: Tonga~Samoa. Covering the lush, tropical Samoas, the ancient kingdom of Tonga, and lonely little Niue, this book provides: Penetrating coverage of the unique histories, cultures, and mores of the region

34. Western Samoa Video Travel, DVD part of the USA south of the equator, has an unspoiled culture all its BeautifulWESTERN samoa God has gifted these friendly people with a peaceful society http://www.maps2anywhere.com/Travel_Videos/Western_Samoa_video_travel_dvd.htm

South, Pacific, video, travel, dvd, fiji, samoa, solomon, islands, tahiti, tonga, vanuatu Western Samoa travel dvd ~ Western Samoa Video Travel, DVD ~ ~ Explore The World From The Comfort Of Your Home ~ ITEM NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF WESTERN SAMOA TRAVEL VIDEO CODE PRICE The World's Most Exotic Islands: South Pacific: Fiji, Vanuatu, Western Samoa , Nusa Tenggara - Travel Video. Goldhil Video. 90 minutes. Join supermodel Hunter Reno for an incredible trip to many of the most exotic islands of the South Pacific. In addition to spectacular sights and fascinating history, you will discover the beauty of the people and cultures on these islands. Their remote and often isolated locations have helped to preserve long-standing traditions as well as natural beauty. Prepare for the adventure of a lifetime at the Worlds Most Exotic Islands. Fiji Located in the legendary waters where Captain Bligh was set adrift, you will start in the town of Nadi and venture to the Navua for a ride up river to the Namosi Highlands. Witness a traditional Kava ceremony and attend a lovo feast, followed by deep water diving and a cruise through the beautiful and remote Yasawa Islands. Vanuatu Southern Islands Land of the “volcano gods” and over a hundred different languages, these islands are home to fascinating people and cultures. On Efate, missionary dresses are all the fashion, while on the island of Erakor a more traditional way of life includes grass skirts and painted faces. Search for the legendary sea creature the Dugong and visit the top of the island’s active volcano – Mt. Yasur.

35. USA American Samoa - About USA American Samoa samoa Club, club, samoan culture, Category USA American samoa http samoan music onthe net, samoans in the military, Faa samoa, (western) samoa resorts, (western) http://artmam.net/Dir-USA_American_Samoa.htm

36. BYUH: Error Title samoa culture in crisis. Abstract Shows how (western) samoans struggleto maintain their traditional values and cultural heritage in a modern world. http://w3.byuh.edu/library/pacislands/videocatalog/samoa.html

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37. Samoa. The New Dictionary Of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition. 2002 of (western) samoa and the United States territory of American samoa. 1. ‡ samoa’stropical climate, mountainous scenery, coral reefs, and Polynesian culture http://www.bartleby.com/59/15/samoa.html

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38. The People Of Samoa By Samoa Koria - Human & Civil Rights / In Motion Magazine This fundamental premise is what keeps our culture and language alive today to However,(western) samoa is also very similar with the election of state officials http://www.inmotionmagazine.com/pi.html

The People of Samoa by Samoa Koria, San Diego, California In 1995, the Pacific Islander community of San Diego held its first major community festival - more than 60,000 people came to the two-day festival, July 22nd and 23rd. Organizing to overcome a perceived inviability of Pacific Islander people in San Diego, Chamorros, people of the Cook Islands, Fijians, Guamanians, Hawaiians, Maoris, people of the Marianas, Marshallese, people of the Federated States of Micronesia, Samoans, the Tokelau, Tongans, and others came together to put on this historic event. With the theme of Hokule'a-Ho'oku'i I Ka Pakipika (Bridging the Pacific), the festival was a vivid expression of the Pacific Islander people's history, culture, arts, crafts and cooking. Central to the festival was the visit to San Diego of the Hokule'a ship (photo above) - a symbol of exploration among Pacific Islanders. The festival received a lot of support in San Diego city and county and has lead to steps towards Pacific Islander empowerment including the establishment of various new organizations and the placing of Pacific Islanders on city and county commissions. After the success of this first festival the planning of the second festival is well under way. The following article about the Samoan people was written by Samoa Koria a member of the education committee of the 1995 festival and was chair of the 1996 festival.

39. Coming Of Age In Samoa: A Psychological Study Of Primitive Youth For Western Civ in the anthropological community, since culture is always Coming of Age in samoa A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for (western) Civilisation Customer http://www.edu-books.com/Coming_of_Age_in_Samoa__A_Psychological_Study_of_Primit

Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation by Authors: Margaret Mead Released: 19 February, 2001 ISBN: 0688050336 Paperback Sales Rank: List price: Our price: You save: Book > Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation > Customer Reviews: Average Customer Rating: Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive Youth for Western Civilisation > Customer Review #1: Clearly Im Clueless I cant see what is so bad about this book. I was disappointed that she left out several things that I thought was important, but ethnographers cant thing of everything (...) What I saw was a picture of a society on the very brink (but not yet) of being toppled by the intrusion of missionaries (as so many have been and continue to be). An interesting society. I also so many similarities to Malinowskis Trobriand work which I find intriguing. Yes, I am clueless. I enjoyed this book and used it, among other works, for research. I cant imagine why it would offend anyone. Her limitations made it impossible for this to be seen as an authoritative work, of course, but nobody is an authority, especially in the anthropological community, since culture is always in a constant state of evolution. So why the attacks? Would she be so attacked if she werent a woman? If she werent dead? So she blew some theories out of the water. I havent seen anybody come up with any evidence to support those theories since.

40. Honolulu Star-Bulletin Local News Eni Faleomavaega, congressman in American samoa, said samoans in the US territoryand (western) samoa share the same language and culture and are blood relatives http://starbulletin.com/97/05/09/news/story4.html

By Dennis Oda, Star-Bulletin His Royal Highness, Malietoa Tanumafili II, the head of state of Western Samoa for more than 50 years, is in Hawaii to preside over a fire-dancing competition next week. revered, respected He is the second-longest-reigning monarch in the world By Susan Kreifels Star-Bulletin He sat at the side of the empress of Japan during the emperor's coronation and next to the queen of England when Prince Charles married. Malietoa Tanumafili II, head of state of Western Samoa, is the second longest-reigning monarch in the world next to the queen of Norway. But it's his humbleness that draws the love and respect of Samoans around the world. "I see myself as the servant of the people," said the 85-year-old head of state. He speaks in soft Samoan, his hands tracing his words in the air. Tanumafili is here as the guest of the Polynesian Cultural Center and will preside over next week's fire-dancing competition. The Samoan community in Hawaii has honored him at a dinner as well as Gov. Ben Cayetano. He has reigned for more than 50 years and served as head of state since 1962, when Western Samoa became an independent nation and joined the British Commonwealth.

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