Sāmoa – People, Culture, Language

Tālofa lava!

Have you ever wondered what life is like in the islands of Sāmoa? What kinds of schools do the children go to? What do people wear, what’s their food like, and what sports do they play?

In Sāmoa, Dahlia Malaeulu answers these questions as she guides readers around her home islands of Samoa. Learn about fa’asamoa (the Samoan way of life), when Samoa was discovered, how the government works and how Samoans live in New Zealand – along with some simple Samoan greetings.

Written in English and Gagana Sāmoa, this richly illustrated book is part of the Moana Oceania series, which introduces the culture and landscapes of Aotearoa’s Pacific neighbours.