we take it with us where ever we go representing with humility and respect.🇼🇸🇦🇸 congratulations and thankyou big uso @romanreigns #faasamoa #tatau #malofie #samoantattoo #sacredtatau #samoandynasty
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miss these guys together @uceyjucey @jonathanfatu 😂 malo lava #theusos #wwe #samoa
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The Ultimate Guide to Polynesian Night: History, Culture, and Festivities
Polynesia is a vast region in the Pacific Ocean that encompasses over 1,000 islands, including Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and many more. It is home to a diverse and rich culture that includes art, music, dance, food, and more. One of the most significant cultural events that take place in Polynesia is the Polynesian Night. In this article, we will explore all about Polynesian Night from its…
A so-called meddo (a map showing the location of certain islands and the sea areas between them). Replica of a sailing map of the Mariana Islands, made 1945
These so-called "stick chart" consist of thin strips of coconut fruit and midribs or pandanus roots that were bound together with coconut fibres in straight or curved lines to form a frame-like structure. At various points in the frame, small shells were tied together using two or more sticks. The shells and the joints represent the location of the islands, while the sticks represent the currents and swells in the sea. Stick maps are basically rough maps of the ocean, but they were not used by everyone. Only initiates were generally allowed to use them and knowledge was passed down from father to son. When exactly such maps came into use is not known, but the islands were settled around 2000 BC and it is assumed that such charts already existed then.
I just thought of a Polynesian fem human or avatar reader going to the Metkayina w the Sullys and them reacting to her Moko kauae and her reacting to theirs and them realizing how similar their culture is to humans :) just thought it was a cool idea ! have a good day 💓💓
A Poly human meeting the metkayina would be so cool! And seeing their culture is so similar to the humans one from earth would be amazing, i can just imagine the bonding experiences!
If i could write stuff like this i could, and would love to. But i’m afraid i’m not too educated on Māori or any PI/Poly cultures and people, i would love to learn though! The culture and people are beautiful. I don’t wanna disrespect people for writing something i don’t know enough about 😔