Village Life in the Pacific Islands

Join us for an exciting journey as we explore village life and the rich cultures of the Pacific Islands. This video offers glimpses into the language, culture, food, religion, wellbeing, and education of these vibrant and diverse communities.
In a series of engaging interviews, Pasifika People living in South Auckland tell us about the Cook Islands, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and Rotuma - and how it compares to living in Tāmaki Makaurau and Aotearoa. Hear about their unique traditions and rich heritage that define life in the Pacific Islands.

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My parents relocated us to Samoas the best move ever. NZ was not to be. I learned the language and took off from there.

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I live in American Samoa. I lived and went to middle/high school in Samoa. I would work for my tuition during holidays. I lived with cousins in my parents villages. I learned respect for my elders, I knew how to weed, manage my chores, and to stay quiet until spoken to. I learned how to sit with legs folded quietly. That is the main core of Samoan culture. Learning how to manage subsistence crops, doing chores and respecting others.