The Samoans, one of the largest Polynesian populations in the world, cherish the importance of storytelling and tradition by appointing a select family member as an orator chief, known as a tulafale. The tulafale holds the major responsibility of spreading the word about the death of and funeral for the leader, the high chief, to all family members. Those who heeded not his summons, he henceforth refused to recognize as members of his family. Mr. T. Smith, Private Secretary to Logan. 25. 149. A motto characterizing the Samoan who is suspicious himself and often invites suspicion. Ia ta'amilo pea ma tautala. It means, to refrain from further participation in an affair; to leave the decision to another. If it is used in the first sense, Pratt's translation is correct and the figure is taken from the method of fishing - 164 known as alafaga (Nos. Finally she added another piece of fau and the cord held. Upu fa'amafanafana used at the death of a matai who leaves relatives as his heirs. A little tifitifi, that was still alive, sprang up and fell into a deep hole and Lilomaiava said, Perhaps you want that fish too? Yes, replied Leao and Lilomaiava said, Well, then the post must be taken down.. The saying also has the same meaning as No. Let each do his share of the work. Someone has misued the umu lapalapa. 177. O le faila tu i le ama. Ua tu'u i tai le va'a tele. This proverb is also used to describe the troublesome condition explained in No. Fa'a'ulu toli i gaoa. The all use a one gauge mesh. Ua malaia nisi ia pusi, malaia nisi ia Pagoa; or elliptically: Ua a pusi, a Pagoa. A fishing expedition may have no success, but a suspicion usually has some ground for it. The meaning of the saying is the same in both cases. 163. Pepe made a strange catch. E sau le fuata ma lona lou. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. The competition had not been conducted according to the rules, but it was a fait accompli. When the plant sprouts once more, the tuber can still be used; but as soon as it has new leaves, the tuber becomes uneatable. 15. doi:10.21037/apm.2018.s016. For example, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (from the LMS tradition) ministers to half of the population there. A fai 'ea a'u mou titi se'ese'e? Upu vivi'i applied to two villages or families long related to each other and united through their common origin. When a village is making a new net, the nearby villages are not allowed to fish for some time before its completion. Upu vivi'i: A figure of speech for speed.. Compare also Nos. Applied to a thing done so hurriedly that order and care suffer; for instance, a hurried journey in which things are forgotten. Upu fa'alumaluma applied to a fop or a dandy who only thinks of grooming himself and is useless for serious things, such as war. He has two mouths like the sea cucumber. At the termination of the war the birds held a fono and drank kava. It is also used jestingly at the preparation of food or kava, when the portion set aside is likely to prove insufficient and the whole available supply had better be used. Upu faifai. The top and the bottom are turned back and forth. Tupua Tamasese Lealofi III led the Mau on a march down the Beach Road of Apia to meet other members of the movement who had just returned from deportation to Auckland. (2) Howsoever cleverly a thing may be concealed, it will come to light at last. The fish is near a deep spot. Aumai le u matatasi e fana a'i le lupe ua i le filifili. O le poto a lauloa. Same meaning as No. A characteristic saying with which a speaker probes the opinion of the leaders of the fono (ta'ita'i fono). The 28th of December 1929 is now known as Samoas Black Saturday. Upu fa'aaloalo. 94. Turner, on page 221, says: If a pigeon sees its mate fall dead, it will drop down and cover the body with its wings even though it should be killed also. Upu fa'aaloalo used to introduce some complimentary remarks about the previous speaker, if the latter was a high chief or an orator of rank. O le i'a ua lata i le loto. The enemy between the houses. For the next harvest the old lou will be fetched again or a new one will be made. Upu fa'aalualu. However, when hostilities began he joined the fish. O le a sosopo le manu vale i le fogatia. Ia a le puga, a le 'ana, or la a le puga niisi, a le 'ana niisi. The wild manutagi, hearing the call of the decoy bird, approaches gradually by hopping from tree to tree, before it enters the cage. 8. Look at those stars that are waving on it: This is the symbol of Jesus, who died on it for Samoa. This cannot be done on the left side because of the outrigger. Volume 58 1949 > Volume 58, No. 157. "Who is old and doesn't believe it, will trip into his grave without seeing it." The following saying is based on the same story. Pinterest. A bunch of bananas also served as bait for the manuali'i. When the thief returned and saw the charm, he was frightened. Coral blocks have nothing to do with the preparation of masi. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Apia, 1906. The plait of the fine mats ('ie toga) should be uniformly fine and close. In 1830, representatives arrived from London Missionary Society (LMS). The mago fled towards Savai'i followed by the pa'itele. It is used for the pit in the ground in which the Samoans cook their food with hot stones. The tia are close together but it is long way from one to the other. Ia o gatasi le futia ma le umele. The hunter sitting in his shelter lets the decoy pigeon fly with a toss into the air. The word savini means the beating of the young birds' wings at their first attempts to fly. An orator who digresses from his topic and speaks now of this, now of that, so that no one knows what he wants to say (fa'a le maua se tonu) is compared to the ise fisher who swings his net in every direction. Utu is the bamboo receptacle in which the hooks are kept. Sometimes seeing death is a reminder to live today as fully as possible. Ua le sau i le afu, le sau i le tutupu; ua sau i le lalau. This is the u ta'afale. Saying "hello" is as simple as ml in an informal setting. 184. The galo is frequently found in this lagoon. Upu fa'amafanafana or vivi'i used when a thing is done with so much skill and energy that we may rest assured of its success. An unripe nut will rot. It is also used as an upu fa'amaulalo, an apology to the receiver whom courtesy then requires to praise the value of the gift. The heron is compared to an egoistical person who refuses to share his belongings with his fellowmen. All the tulavae made by a section of the village are joined into a fata. Ia fa'autu ia le fao. Nafanua, the war goddess, dwelt in Falealupo, Savai'i. He who has a fine fish-hook should not nervously hide it, but allow others to see and admire it; else, he could not proclaim its eventual loss, for the people would say that since they have never seen the hook, his boastful words are meaningless. 103. To make a closer plait. May you grow in a swamp. Having foolishly got into trouble he is asking for help. A logo tai ua logo uta. Bible Language Gagana fa'a Smoa. To this the Samoans compare a brother who will rush in among troops after his wounded brother, even if he should be killed himself. This explanation is by no means exhaustive. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. 142. In Asau, Savai'i, the soil is very stony. Don't be overhasty. Used of a weak, sickly old man. Look before you leap. The neck of land is now called Tiapepe. Negligence, too, may be the cause of an uneven plait; the woman then usually tries to rectify her mistake in the second half. The roots are edible. Upu vivi'i: laudatory and complimentary remarks. Required fields are marked *, CALL: (415) 431-3717Hours: 9AM-5PM PST. As to each coconut leaf belongs a cluster of young nuts, so each individual belongs to his family. The aitu tried hard to free himself and the fishermen feared he would tear the net. From the direction of the wind. "We need a shower," Raphael said. So many fish were caught in it, that the boats could not hold them and many had to be thrown back into the sea. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ", "There is no one who can jump so high as to escape death. The saying means: I have the right to take part in the discussion. O le faila tu i le ama a'u nei, i.e., don't mind me; I am standing outside the canoe. Divided on top of the fatuga. He who falls off a high coconut tree will sustain some hurt; to fall off a small tree (niu muli) is not dangerous. Apia, Samoa, 1916. 25. Ua fa'ai'u laufala. They appeared not in Saua; they appeared not at the drying of the rigging. Samoan Browse All: Samoan Proverbs Readers Who Like This Proverb Also Like: Proverbial Expressions of the Samoans 177 Ua logo sese(ese fa'amea vilivili. To drill holes that do not meet. A council meeting in which no decision is reached. 158. E le se tunuma ma moe fa'atasi. It is not like a 123, 201. O le lupe o le taeao. CM Punk. Often one hears this saying at the reception of guests. 183. Some were destroyed by the eels, others by Pagoa. E gase a uluga. This phrase is used to describe someone whos will is stronger than their body. Mocking words referring to loveless, undutiful parents. A tame pigeon having strayed or escaped from its master and failed to find its usual resting place, will sit on the pola of the first house it finds. 93. Inspirational Samoan famous quotes & sayings: Augustine of Hippo: Life is a misery, death an uncertainty. The family is the most significant socio-political element of Samoan society. Samoan Gather the breadfruit from the farthest branches first. Before the Samoans had steel tools a new path was made by breaking (fati) the twigs off the trees. However, as my opinion may be of some value to you, I will express it and, at the same time, beg your pardon for my tactless interference. If he is doing this awkwardly, so that the motion of his hand can be seen, the wild pigeons will be suspicious and fly away. Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is an Oceanian country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. Upu fa'aaloalo applied to the wife of a chief or a tulafale: May you be blessed with many children. Ua 'atoa le faga i Laua. "All The owner of a certain plantation had his crop stolen time and again. To lend aid in the undertaking. It exists no longer. In Manono the lo appears so often that it is paid for with lo. He who wrongs one threatens many. Ua ola a moamoa. One is for the birds approaching in front, the other for the birds coming from the right and the third for those from the left. 156. The softness of the octopus. See more ideas about samoan quotes, samoan, proverbs. ", "The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten. Samoan and English are official languages. Upu fa'aalualu: General invitation to assist in the reconciliation of quarrelling parties. 185. 55. These are used often in day to day life. In the Samoan villages the papalagi house built of weather boards - 172 is the exception, whilst in Tonga it has become the rule. Here are some examples of the Samoans proverbs (taken from http://www.samoa.co.uk/proverbs.html): Ua tautalagia le umu lapalapa. In his shelter lets the decoy pigeon fly with a toss into air! 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