I am not Samoan, but one cannot help but admire the tradition and the importance of family support. I really enjoyed watching this brief insight to the boys journey, too much!! Thank you for sharing!
how amazing it is to catch a glimpse into the true inner workings of the Samoan culture and its traditions in Tatu. through even the worst of imperialism the Pacific , from both European and Asian cultures , Pacific cultures have stayed strong in their familial strength and it is very comforting to know that the modern age has not encroach too much into the most beautiful cultures on Earth , Pacifica.
you guys dont know how many times i've watched this doco aye ... str8 up.. mean motivation .... i plan on getting one one day... thank you for being a masive motivation...
I am proud to be a Samoan. No other nationality on earth can come close to our samoan culture, customs, and traditions. The tatau (for men) and the malu (for women) is sacred and it carries a special meaning to a True Samoan Family. Thank you for reminding me why I am proud to be a samoan.
What do you mean by “no other nationality can come close to Samoan culture” that seems like your pride has turned to arrogance!? Sometimes people can be too prideful and start to look down on other people, that’s not right, no one is above anyone. We are all human!
@@RareGem369yeah it speaks of arrogance. We are all human. Guy should just said to him, being Samoan is special, which should be the case for all of us. Embrace who we are but also appreciate our differences between cultures, languages, and countries.
Saw this a few years ago. I was fascinated to say the least. coming across it for the second time. I find myself tearing up lol not because of the pain getting it done. but its the love and support of your family. from day one till completion. E le faigofie. Malō le Tali Au. Malō le Sausau.
This is incredible, i am not Samoan myself...clearly by my screen name. But i respect the culture and that tattoos and what it all me.ans a lot. It was nice to see this side of it.I have only seen the tattoo process before. But not the whole ceremony
This is the gift from my homeland fiji to samoa, in a fijian traditional only the woman should have tattoo that was back in the days but nowdays anyone can get it as long as it meaningful
5:05 Thank you! So many Samoans say "get your sogaimiti." No, sogaimiti is the person. Pe'a is the name. You get a pe'a, not a sogaimiti. Well, unless you are looking for a sogaimiti for marriage, you are getting a pe'a.
this is very educated if you dony know the culture, I'm dating a American samoa girl and I'm very interested to learn the culture, I'm even told her iwant to know the language. and I also would love to go and visit her island soon.
O le amataga sa iai mafuaaga taua e uiga i le tatau a samoa ao nei aso ua faigofie ona tago iai aua ua agai foi i luma le olaga ua taofigata manao o le toatele o tupulaga.Ua faigofie foi ona faatino ina i faiga faaonapo nei,e ui lava ona sa iai se mafuaaga o le tatau ina ona po,Sa le soona tuliaina i soo se tasi vagana e tonu sa tatau iai..ui le ua soo se mea lava e alai pei o se tasi upu.
I love my Samoan Culture and the Pea n Malu. There are some things that should be sacred. I was shocked when my friends n I went to a nightclub in Auckland and i saw a girl with a Malu. Her skirt was very short, she was drunk and all i could see was her Malu. To me when a Samoan girl gets oneof those, its her familys honour she is carrying. To have one coz it is fasionable tgese days its wrong. I have only seen my aunties n uncles showing their Tatau out of respect at an occassion, and when they dance at a samoan occassion. But to see it like that i felt disgusted n disappointed...😬🙄
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I am not Samoan, but one cannot help but admire the tradition and the importance of family support. I really enjoyed watching this brief insight to the boys journey, too much!! Thank you for sharing!
I am so happy and honored that I came across this video. FAMILY HISTORY IS EVERYTHING!
Indeed. My family have our own artist that keeps our designs according to our family’s own history from Faala, Palauli! Samoa is one of a kind!
how amazing it is to catch a glimpse into the true inner workings of the Samoan culture and its traditions in Tatu. through even the worst of imperialism the Pacific , from both European and Asian cultures , Pacific cultures have stayed strong in their familial strength and it is very comforting to know that the modern age has not encroach too much into the most beautiful cultures on Earth , Pacifica.
How eloquent, man
Beautifully said.
you guys dont know how many times i've watched this doco aye ... str8 up.. mean motivation .... i plan on getting one one day... thank you for being a masive motivation...
sole, you made this comment before you were famous. But nice songs uce
I am proud to be a Samoan. No other nationality on earth can come close to our samoan culture, customs, and traditions. The tatau (for men) and the malu (for women) is sacred and it carries a special meaning to a True Samoan Family.
Thank you for reminding me why I am proud to be a samoan.
What do you mean by “no other nationality can come close to Samoan culture” that seems like your pride has turned to arrogance!? Sometimes people can be too prideful and start to look down on other people, that’s not right, no one is above anyone. We are all human!
@@RareGem369 He/she have forgotten that all Indigenous were connected and still are but people like this one keep us divided .
@@RareGem369yeah it speaks of arrogance. We are all human. Guy should just said to him, being Samoan is special, which should be the case for all of us. Embrace who we are but also appreciate our differences between cultures, languages, and countries.
Amazing documentary - thank you for sharing your tatau journey Falaniko & Peter. Rest in peace our awesome friend Peter, God bless xx
So nice that the boys check in with the grandparents. Such a beautiful touch.
The most beautiful part of the journey is the love and support you get from family.
This is such a fantastic story, beautiful to see such authentic heartfelt continuation of our Pacific cultures while abroad.
This is beautiful, thank for sharing Arohanui
Saw this a few years ago. I was fascinated to say the least. coming across it for the second time. I find myself tearing up lol not because of the pain getting it done. but its the love and support of your family. from day one till completion. E le faigofie. Malō le Tali Au. Malō le Sausau.
This is incredible, i am not Samoan myself...clearly by my screen name. But i respect the culture and that tattoos and what it all me.ans a lot. It was nice to see this side of it.I have only seen the tattoo process before. But not the whole ceremony
thank you for uploading this, what a truly beautiful experience, even if it was through these western screens and sites,. ;)
This is the gift from my homeland fiji to samoa, in a fijian traditional only the woman should have tattoo that was back in the days but nowdays anyone can get it as long as it meaningful
No it's not sorry
saimone Fiji no... the art came from fitiuta... in america samoa.... not fiti as in fiji...
Fitiuta a village in Manu'a islands where the first Tui Manu'a Satalaimoa king Samoa resided
@@HAMOEVACHEEHOOO yeah uce that's right ✌
No it's not..its Samoan,and Samoans kept it alive aswell and still practice it the traditional way..
the pain , glory and beauty of Samoan culture !
Why aren't there full session Tatau work videos. Mostly talk and music.
beautiful film. Brings back painful memories
No
😱Waouu ! Vous êtes courageux les mecs 👍💪
Its very IRONIC, very painful imagery in the presence of very joyful music!
How beautiful!
5:05 Thank you! So many Samoans say "get your sogaimiti." No, sogaimiti is the person. Pe'a is the name. You get a pe'a, not a sogaimiti. Well, unless you are looking for a sogaimiti for marriage, you are getting a pe'a.
this is very educated if you dony know the culture, I'm dating a American samoa girl and I'm very interested to learn the culture, I'm even told her iwant to know the language.
and I also would love to go and visit her island soon.
Proud of my culture cheeehoo ✌
Beautiful
SOLIDD!!
I want to have one the tatau !
Thats awsom
Awesome
its my dream to have this :)
Love, Love, Love ;) xxx
Faamalo le sausau i lau afioga Su'a Alaivaa Suluape
this brings back the painfull memories alright...lol just sitting and watching...lol sore bum...hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
O le amataga sa iai mafuaaga taua e uiga i le tatau a samoa ao nei aso ua faigofie ona tago iai aua ua agai foi i luma le olaga ua taofigata manao o le toatele o tupulaga.Ua faigofie foi ona faatino ina i faiga faaonapo nei,e ui lava ona sa iai se mafuaaga o le tatau ina ona po,Sa le soona tuliaina i soo se tasi vagana e tonu sa tatau iai..ui le ua soo se mea lava e alai pei o se tasi upu.
Malo! Fafetai. Manuia Alofaxox
I love my Samoan Culture and the Pea n Malu. There are some things that should be sacred. I was shocked when my friends n I went to a nightclub in Auckland and i saw a girl with a Malu. Her skirt was very short, she was drunk and all i could see was her Malu. To me when a Samoan girl gets oneof those, its her familys honour she is carrying. To have one coz it is fasionable tgese days its wrong. I have only seen my aunties n uncles showing their Tatau out of respect at an occassion, and when they dance at a samoan occassion. But to see it like that i felt disgusted n disappointed...😬🙄
Malo uso..tiga ae magaia.. lol
Tatau m samoa
its sad how some people just gets it foa fun!instead ov doing it da right way!..