Josephine Lealaitafea performs Taualuga on the first night of the Luau event. The Taualuga is a traditional Samoan dance performed at celebrations and weddings. (Jaycee Lundell) BYU’s annual Lu’au ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Small arrows, birds and stars adorn the tops of the soldier’s hands and fingers. Etched into her skin from the wrists up to her ...

When Abbey Tufue-Wood started planning her wedding, she had more on her to-do list than to choose flowers and cakes. She was also needed to learn how to dance. But not just any dance, a Siva. “Doing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New research offers scientific evidence on the healing properties of a common plant used in Samoan traditional medicine. Beyond ...

Aug. 20—Last fall, Taimane released her latest album, ­"Hawaiki," a celebration of her Samoan ancestry that refers to a touchstone in Polynesian culture. She ­created some eye-catching videos to go ...

A study found that on the most populated island in American Samoa, traditional village-based protections and remote sites had the highest density of giant clams — outperforming federally designated no ...

This traditional Samoan dish combines comforting ingredients and rich flavors that are popular in Polynesian home cooking. Discover a hearty meal that highlights the unique food culture of the Pacific ...

The King was dressed Samoan-style for a day of ceremonies welcoming him and the Queen to the island nation for a state visit. Charles swapped his trademark tailored suit for a short-sleeved white ...

The King and Queen have been officially welcomed to Samoa with a royal ceremony which saw them wear ceremonial garlands and drink a special tea from a coconut shell. Hosted by the Samoan Head of State ...