Samoa, known as "The Land of the Rock," is a beautiful island nation in the South Pacific with a rich and fascinating history. From its ancient Polynesian roots to its modern-day identity, Samoa is a ...

Volunteers from Chicago and beyond joined master artists in creating traditional Samoan artwork for an upcoming exhibition.

The Pasefika Roots Institute officially opened on Monday. It will offer an after-school program, language classes, dance ...

A new exhibit honoring the culture of American Samoa is now under development at the Field Museum of Natural History, and two artists have been working onsite to carve out pieces of their cultural ...

Su'a Uilisone Fitiao and his wife, Reggie Meredith Fitiao, are indigenous artists and cultural practitioners who have come to ...

LEONE, American Samoa — This village has been a mainstay of the Samoas for centuries, a place where residents gather under beach meeting houses for rituals that are sacred to the local culture.

Princeton Lutu is only 6 years old, but already he knows that he wants to help spread the culture of his Samoan heritage to the world. Grant Muagututia, a college professor with a doctorate in ...

The Miss Samoa USA Pageant, is a celebration that goes beyond beauty to embrace the rich heritage and culture of Samoa. This year's event, running from July 29th to August 1st, and serves as a ...

In Samoan culture, important occasions begin with an ancient ritual where guests of honor share a ceremonial beverage made from the ava plant. The annual celebration with an important purpose.

It was established in 1988 to protect not only the area’s natural resources but also its cultural heritage. The park’s website says the Samoan culture is the oldest in Polynesia, and nearly ...