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tatau

So'omalo Iteni Schwalger, Susana Suisuiki, Faivaeselopepe Anric Sitanilei
Wellington, NEW ZELAND —  It's believed the traditional Samoan tatau, or tattoos, have been around for more than 3000 years and survived attempts to ban it. Legend has it the tatau was gifted to Samoa from goddesses, Taema and Tilafaiga, who taught the Samoan people the practice, entrusting the...
Tatau and Malu
Proud wearers of a new Tatau (male) and Malu (female), To'afiaoalii Fruean (left) and Falenaoti Marie Tuilagi, blessed by the Matuaofiava (tattoo artist) Su'a, who is also the president of the Tatau and Malu Association, at the home of the Senate President, Tuaolo Fruean.  [courtesy photo]
Loren Asaeli getting a traditional Samoan tatau
Samoans in SoCal Connect to The Homeland:  "I know it's gonna be very, very painful," said Loren Asaeli, 49, who decided to undergo the Samoan traditional tattoo. "I feel that it's time, you know? I'm ready to step in and serve my family." Tafuga Sulu’ape Alafia-Liufau, a tattoo artist at A-Town...
Facial tattoo
Pape'ete, FRENCH POLYNESIA — There has been an outcry in French Polynesia over a reported bid by a French politician keen to inscribe Polynesian tattooing as part of the UNESCO world heritage. The proposal was made by a left-wing member of the European Parliament, Younous Omarjee, who is from the...
Apia, SAMOA — Samoa's Ministry of Health is getting ready to register traditional tattoo artists, for safety reasons, and it's getting support from the country's most celebrated master tattooist. According to Newsline Samoa, respected traditional master tattooist Su'a Suluape Alaiva'a has come out...