Samoan cultural customs, traditions, and etiquette vocabulary, one custom or term per card.
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Kava, the ceremonial drink central to Samoan protocol- Faʻalupega
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The ceremonial, genealogical address used to formally greet a village or gathering- Fono
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A council meeting, especially of chiefs- Siva Samoa
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Traditional Samoan dance- Taualuga
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The final traditional dance of a celebration, performed by a person of high status- Taupou
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The ceremonial village maiden, a titled young woman- Manaia
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The ceremonial village prince, the young male counterpart to the taupou- ʻIe tōga
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Fine mats, a treasured traditional textile important in ceremonial exchange- Sua
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A ceremonial gift presentation, especially of food, to a guest of honor- Umu
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A traditional earth oven used for cooking- Toʻonaʻi
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The traditional Sunday family feast eaten after church- Lotu
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Church, worship, religion- Tatau
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Traditional tattooing, the origin of the English word "tattoo"- Peʻa
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The traditional male tattoo covering the body from waist to knees- Malu
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The traditional female tattoo worn on the legs
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