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Why are we shifting away from our traditional values and beliefs in favor of Western ideologies?
I recently stumbled upon a comment after watching a YouTube video highlighting a Samoan/Palagi wedding, which prompted me to reflect on an important question:
Why are we shifting away from our traditional values and beliefs in favor of Western ideologies?
Our ancestors endured significant hardships—displacement, enslavement, and protest—not just to achieve independence for Samoa but to preserve our way of life: the fa’asamoa.
For years, educators and scholars specialising in indigenous cultural practices have seamlessly intersected with fields like mental health, education, and community development. Yet, in recent times, there has been growing criticism of traditional practices, particularly the fa’asamoa. Critics often argue that mandatory communal contributions drain personal savings and exacerbate financial difficulties for families who are trying to reconcile modern living expenses with cultural requirements. However, this perspective seems to hinge on a false dichotomy—suggesting that one must sacrifice everything to honor tradition. The reality is that fa’asamoa manifests in numerous forms beyond just the expectations of financial contributions.
I believe that the lack of understanding or outright disregard for the complexities of the fa’asamoa is hypocritical. Many contemporary Samoans selectively engage with aspects of our culture that suit them while readily criticising other elements. This selective participation undermines a more nuanced appreciation of our heritage.
Manuia tele faiva ma titute.
Alofa le Atua foai le soifua ma le ola.
Manuia tele tatou faasoa.
Soifua.
u/No-Umpire5250 — 12 days ago
Placement
Hey Everyone,
Going on my final placement in a hospital. So wanting some advice on what to except ? Also what would you wear / dress code for men.
u/No-Umpire5250 — 26 days ago
Fear of saying the wrong thing to clients
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u/No-Umpire5250 — 26 days ago
▲ 1 r/allblacks
New blood?
Would really like to see Harkin get a go he probably won’t be picked but just to get him training with AB.
Dups to share co captain with Ardie.
Who’s everyone’s Bolter for tomorrow’s squad ?
u/No-Umpire5250 — 2 months ago
Hurricanes put on a clinic to grab their second title 😮💨🌀
Photo pretty much sums it up for the Chiefs performance
u/No-Umpire5250 — 2 months ago
Ia manuia le vaiaso o le gagana ma le aganuu Samoa 🇼🇸 🇦🇸
The 2026 theme for Samoa Language Week is “‘E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le ‘nu’u - From the high mountains are the blessings of the village.”
‘E AFUA MAI I MAUGA TETELE MANUIA O LE NU’U’ - O se muāgagana lenei a Sāmoa e tele ona fa‘auigaina pe a fa‘atusatusa i lo tatou olaga fa‘asāmoa. E maua mai lenei muāgagana i si o tatou si‘osi‘omaga. O le vao, o le sami, ma le vānimonimo, o puna‘oa ia o lo tatou olaga i aso uma, aemaise lava i aso ua mavae ae le‘i faia ni mea e gaosi e masini e aofia ai ma mea‘ai gaosi. E totō la‘au i fanua ina ia fua mai ma fa‘aaogā e ‘ai, ma tutuli foi manu o le vao, e fa‘avela ma fa‘aaogā e tali ai le sua, ma fai ai mea tausami o aso uma. Sa fāgogota foi o tatou tua‘ā ma ‘aumai i‘a o le moana, e taumafa i o tatou aiga ma nu‘u i aso fai so‘o. O mauga, laufanua, atoa ma le sami ma le vānimonimo, e tāua tele i le olaga o le tagata Sāmoa, auā o puna‘oa ia o le tausiga o le ola. O le uiga o le upu afua, o le amataga po‘o le pogai o se mea.
FROM THE HIGH MOUNTAINS ARE THE BLESSINGS OF THE VILLAGE - A Samoan proverbial expression with many meanings if compared to the Samoan life. It is founded in our environment. The forest, the ocean and the horizon, the natural resources of our everyday life, especially in the days of no machinery to cultivate and manufacture food. Trees are planted on the land to be harvested for sustenance, for hunting wildlife in the forest, for cooking, and for everyday meals. Our ancestors fished the oceans as a delicacy for our families and villages, and as part of daily diets and nutrition. The mountains, the land, as well as the sea and the horizon, are important and natural resources of the Samoan livelihood. The meaning of the word afua refers to the
beginning of the core of something.
I le itū fa‘aleagaga o lenei muāgagana, o le mauga, e mafai ona fa‘atusaina lea i le Atua, na foafoaina mea uma, ma maua mai ai le manuia o tagata, o aiga, o nu‘u, ma le atunu‘u. E aumai i le Atua manuia o aiga ma nu‘u uma, e ala i lana pule fa‘asoasoa mai mo i tatou i lea aso ma lea aso. E maua mai ai le mālosi fa‘aletino,
mālosi fa‘alemafaufau, ma le mālosi fa‘aleagaga. O IA o le mauga o lo‘o tatou malu ma manuia ai. Na te lavea‘iina tatou i lo tatou
ulufafo ma lo tatou ulufale i so‘o se mea i taimi uma. O lona alofa, o lo‘o paologia ai tatou. O lona alofa foi na fa‘aolaina ai tatou e ala i lona Alo pele e toatasi o Iesu Keriso na soifua i lenei olaga, maliu, ma toe afio i le lagi, ma auina mai ai le Agaga Paia tatou te fa’atasi i aso uma. O le mauga tele lava lea o lo‘o tatou fiafia ai nei ma
ola i lalo ifo o le paolo o ona ‘a‘ao alofa i aso uma.
In the spiritual sense of the proverbial expression, the mountain can be personified as God, the creator of all things, the source of
blessings for people, families, villages and the country. From God are the blessings for all families and villages, through his omnipotence, for us each day. The source of strength, physically, mentally and spiritually. He is the mountain that shelters and blesses us. He protects our departure and arrival at any time. His love hovers over us. Also, His love has saved us all through his beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who lived in this life, was crucified, resurrected, and ascended to Heaven, and who gifted the Holy Spirit to be with us every day. This is the high mountain where we are happy and live under his sanctuary due to his loving hands."
Happy Samoan language week.
u/No-Umpire5250 — 3 months ago
Social Work Books
Hey Everyone - Any social work book recommendations? Trying to build my knowledge base.
u/No-Umpire5250 — 3 months ago