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Talanoa Samoa

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Encourage  and promote physical well-being in Samoa.

Our culture is our mana.

Guided by Samoan values, the Talanoa Samoa aims to create a space for people to speak openly, listen deeply, and learn from one another through story, lived experience, and collective wisdom. It reflects the way culture, values, and knowledge have always been passed down - through conversation, relationship, and shared presence.

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Through Talanoa Samoa, Via Alofa supports community dialogue that strengthens identity, preserves culture, and bridges generations. This includes storytelling, cultural discussions, and opportunities to reconnect with language and heritage in ways that feel accessible and welcoming.
 

An important part of this work includes Samoan Made Easy, an initiative dedicated to making the Samoan language easier to learn and more accessible for all ages. Samoan Made Easy supports language preservation by breaking down barriers to learning, helping individuals and families reconnect with their roots, and empowering younger generations to carry the language forward with confidence.

Samoan Made Easy

Simple, accessible ways to learn and reconnect with the Samoan language—at your own pace and comfort level:

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Traditional Arts

Supporting efforts to preserve traditional cultural arts:

  • Siapo workshops

  • Cultural History

  • History of Samoan sports

  • History of Samoan arts

  • Tattooing history 

  • Weaving parties

Cultural Events

Regular celebrations of Samoan holidays, festivals, and cultural milestones that bring our community together:

  • White Sunday

  • Independence Day

  • Mosooi

  • Saofa'i

  • Other

Community Storytelling

Preserving oral traditions through storytelling circles, recording elder wisdom, and documenting family histories.

  • Learn your fa'alupega

  • Talanoa with the elders

  • Youth storytelling workshops. 

  • Digital archive creation

Tusi Paia (Bible) Project

Engaging in ways to make the Bible (Tusi Paia) more accessible to older generation who are unable to read due to deteriorating eye sight.

  • Bible Stories in Samoan

  • Bible readings from volunteer pastors

  • Bible testimonies

Samoan Language Resources

A resource hub for Samoan cultural and language resources:

  • Samoan dictionary

  • Samoan Podcasts

  • Historical & Cultural Resources

  • Samoan Language Grammar Books

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