Faces: People, Places, and Cultures articles from May 2002

Faces: People, Places, and Cultures archives from May 2002

Samoan Islands. (At a Glance).(Western and American Samoa)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... Independent Samoa Location: Part of the Polynesian group of Pacific islands, about halfway from Hawaii to New Zealand. Independent Samoa consists of the four inhabited Samoan islands west of the 171 [degrees] meridian. Area: 1,104...

Samoa. (Only In ...).(coral reefs)
May 1, 2002... The islands of Samoa are fringed with beautiful coral reefs. It is easy to understand why they are vital to the culture for food and recreation. Although coral reefs take up only 0.2 percent of the oceans' floors, 25 percent of the world's fish...

A short history of the Samoan Islands.
May 1, 2002... The Samoan Islands were probably settled at least 3,000 years ago by Polynesian voyagers from present-day Fiji and Vanuatu. The first European to reach the chain of islands was Jacob Roggeveen, a Dutch explorer who sailed past without landing...

Fa'a Samoa: the Samoan way.
May 1, 2002... More than 3,000 years ago, the Samoans' Polynesian ancestors left their native land of Southeast Asia. The sun and ocean currents helped guide them as they settled on the islands of the Pacific Ocean, islands that the palagi (pah-LANG-ee, white...

The Tatau: a bridge to manhood.(ceremony for Samoan boys)
May 1, 2002... The Tatau (ta-TAH-oo) is the ritual tattoo that Samoan boys receive when they become part of the chief, or matai (MAH-tie), system. It is an important rite of manhood. Once done, it means that the teenage boy then takes on the responsibilities...

Holidays galore.(Samoan holidays)
May 1, 2002... Samoans love to celebrate. Public holidays are frequent, and a one- or two-day public holiday may stretch to five, six, or seven days. Some festivities include dancing, feasting, longboat racing, skills contests; others include choir contests,...

Samoan tapa: a native tradition.(printed fabric)
May 1, 2002... Imagine a few islands in the middle of the blue Pacific Ocean, surrounded by thousands of miles of open water. Not much grows on the islands except limited varieties of trees, shrubs, and grasses. Now imagine yourself trying to survive in such...

Make your own Samoan tapa.(fabric printing)
May 1, 2002... This activity combines the ancient method of using palm-frond ribs with the more recent technique of using a carved wooden board to create the basic pattern. You Need: brown paper bags or plain white paper (drawing paper that comes...

Taro, breadfruit, and coconut: staple foods of Samoa.
May 1, 2002... Samoan food, created mostly from locally grown tropical crops, is varied and rich. Coconut, readily available on the islands, is incorporated into both desserts and main dishes, usually in the form of coconut cream. Taro root and breadfruit are...

Growing up in American Samoa.
May 1, 2002... Robertta Anoa'i Morales (an-no-AH-ee mo-RAL-ess), a Samoan, was born in San Francisco and raised in American Samoa. Robertta and her family moved back to Samoa when Robertta was seven. It took time for Robertta to adjust to her new home. ...

If Candy Were Money. (Letters).(Poem)
May 1, 2002... If Candy Were Money What would you do if candy were money? Would you like it to be honey? Give me a hint, would it be peppermint? Or would it be cocoa To make you totally loco? Should it be a giant jawbreaker? ...

Face facts.(Samoan Islands)
May 1, 2002... The Samoan Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, the largest body of water in the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Robert Louis Stevenson: Samoan hero.(author fought for Samoan rights)
May 1, 2002... A one-legged pirate named Long John Silver, a map and hidden treasure, stormy seas and a mutiny --all are part of the thrilling adventure that Robert Louis Stevenson wove into his well-known book, Treasure Island, in 1881. Little did Stevenson...

The story of the Two Brothers.(Short Story)
May 1, 2002... Two large mountains face each other cross Pago Pago (PANG-go PANG-go) Harbor on the island of Tutuila (too-too-EE-la) in American Samoa. They are known as the Two Brothers: Matafao (mah-tah-FAH-oo) and Pioa (pee-OH-ah), the Rainmaker. The story...

U.S. Territories. (Books).
May 1, 2002... by Sylvia McNair Not only was the United States a colony once, but it became a nation that continued to colonize. This book explains why the United States gathered its territories and how they came to be legally linked to this country....

U.S. Territories and Possessions. (Books).
May 1, 2002... by John F. Grabowski and Patricia A. Grabowski Part of the State Reports series, this book serves as an encyclopedia of facts on U.S. territories and possessions. It provides brief and basic information on population, geography, government,...

Junior Seau. (Books).
May 1, 2002... by Terri Morgan This biography tells the story of a talented American Samoan, from his childhood through his career as an NFL player with the San Diego Chargers. As a boy, Junior Seau spoke Samoan, wore traditional island clothing, and...

Margaret Mead: Bringing World Cultures Together. (Books).
May 1, 2002... by Michael Pollard In 1925, a young woman named Margaret Mead sailed to Samoa to study a culture that had not yet been invaded by modern ideas. Mead was young and lacked experience but loved her work as an anthropologist. Her book, Coming...

Colors of the world: Samoa. (Audio).
May 1, 2002... This CD features favorite Samoan love songs and dance songs, with lyrics and music that are faithful to the traditional sounds of the islands. Allegro Imports, 1999

Samoan newspapers. (On-line).
May 1, 2002... These two Web sites provide an update on current events in Samoa. Which one you choose depends on which part of Samoa you would like to learn about. The first Web site is for the Samoa Observer, which provides news and information of local and...

Samoan culture. (On-line).
May 1, 2002... The Samoan Sensation homepage provides a weather map, exchange rates, and a warm welcome to learn more about Samoa. Links take you to culture and language pages, maps, news stories, proverbs, and an interactive section where you can send...

National Park of American Samoa. (On-line).
May 1, 2002... This Web site is a great introduction to the National Park of American Samoa, which is located on three separate islands. The site includes descriptions of the diverse wildlife found in the park's rainforests and coral reefs, including fish,...

Think about it ...
May 1, 2002... * In "The Tatau," you learned that many young Samoans are turning to the traditions of their culture. Can you think of examples from your own life that illustrate the importance of your family's or culture's traditions? * In "The Story of...