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4 giorni fa · In Western Samoa the drive for political independence began in 1908 with the Mau a Pule, a movement led by the orator chief Lauaki Namulau’ulu. The matai were dissatisfied with the German governor’s attempts to change the fa’a Samoa and centralize all authority in his hands.
30 giu 2024 · The Methodist Church in Samoa traces its origins to 1835, when the first missionary arrived amidst a predominantly Lotu Tonga-following population of some 2,000 Samoans. Initially, they worshipped in rudimentary chapels, guided by basic Christian practices introduced by a Samoan chief who had converted in Tonga and returned as a ...
1 lug 2024 · American Samoa - Polynesian, US Territory, Traditions: The Samoan islands were settled by Polynesians (probably from Tonga) about 1000 bce. Many scholars believe that by about 500 ce Samoa had become the point of origin for voyagers who settled much of eastern Polynesia.
12 giu 2024 · Within a few years, two more had succumbed to the mental and physical effects of war. There were 122 men from Samoa who were directly involved in the First World War. People at home were enthusiastic in their fundraising efforts.
4 giorni fa · Samoa, country in the central South Pacific Ocean, among the westernmost of the island countries of Polynesia. Samoa gained its independence from New Zealand in 1962 after more than a century of foreign influence and domination, but it remains a member of the Commonwealth. Its capital is Apia.
9 ore fa · The history of American Samoa begins with the arrival of Polynesian voyagers, who settled the islands over 3,000 years ago. These early settlers brought with them a rich cultural heritage, including sophisticated navigation techniques, agricultural practices, and social structures that would form the foundation of Samoan society.
27 giu 2024 · In this study, we report on antigen (Ag) and microfilaria (Mf) prevalence in eight primary sampling units (PSUs) in Samoa 4.5 years after one round of triple-drug MDA.
