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LanguagesLanguages Spoken: Samoan (Polynesian), English.

ReligionReligions: Christian 99.7% (about one-half of population associated with the London Missionary Society; includes Congregational, Roman Cath

People and CulturePeople and Culture: The Samoans are deeply religious. Sunday is respected as the day of rest. The matai (chief) of the village is highly respected and the extended family is an important part of day to day life. Most Samoans live in the villages in open fales(thatched open-sided erections). Traditional cooking is done in umu (open pits). The traditional art of tattooing is evident in the ornate designs on young male Samoans. Samoan is their mother tongue, but English is widely spoken.

A resident or national of Samoa is called "Samoan". The Term used to describe things from here is "Samoan". For example, "Samoan food".

Tipping and BargainingTipping and Bargaining: Tipping is against local custom. Most prices for merchandise are non-negotiable.

Restaurants: None
*Porters: None
Taxi: None

* Try to use local currency. Foreign coins cannot be exchanged and will be useless to the person receiving them. Foreign paper money requires a trip to the bank for exchange. However paper US dollars are accepted almost universally.

FoodFood: International cuisine is served at most restaurants. Traditional Samoan feasts are held at some of the hotels on the weekends and include chicken, pork and seafood as well as tropical fruits and coconuts. Kava is a traditional drink served on the island. It is advisable to drink boiled or bottled water.
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