What does FIA mean in Samoa?

In Tokelau a fiafia (literally “celebration,” “get-together,” or “happy”) is a ritualized public social occasion, that comprises an exchange between two or more “sides” of various kinds of “gifts”, which need not be material, including skits, theatrical performances, food, money, speeches, and even clowning; but mainly …

What does OOS mean in Samoan?

In Samoan, “Uso” means brother.

What is Fiafia night?

A night of celebration Fiafia means gathering or celebration, and visitors can expect to experience just that. Since the first Samoan people arrived on these islands more than 3,000 years ago, traditional dancing, singing and cooking styles have been passed down from generation to generation.

Why do Samoans say UCE?

“Uce” comes from the Samoan word “uso” and is used when a man addresses another man as his brother, or a woman addresses another woman as her sister. It has been lost a little in translation, with some people mistakenly believing it means brother.

What does Malos mean in Samoan?

This is a colloquial greeting. While ‘talofa’ is ‘hello’, ‘malo’ is ‘hi’ or ‘g’day’. The response to this is ‘malo lava’. Some more Samoan ‘M-words’ below…

What is talofa lava?

Samoan greeting meaning ‘hello’, sometimes extended to ‘talofa lava’, which means ‘hello to you’.

How do I book a Fia Fia luau?

The Fia Fia Luau is available every Tuesday. Reservations are required and may be made by calling (808) 679-4728 one month in advance.

What does “Fika” mean?

Just kidding. “Fika” is a syllable-jumble of the 18th century Dutch word for coffee, Kafi. It was turned into a verb by this trick, and “to fika” is to have a coffee break, often accompanied by a snack or light meal, in Sweden.

How do you say 20 in Samoa?

One = tasi; Two = lua; Three = tolu; Four = fa; Five = lima; Six = ono; Seven = fitu; Eight = valu; Nine = iva; Ten = sefulu; Other useful Samoan numbers. 20 = lua sefulu; 50 = lima sefulu; 100 = selau; 1000 = afe . Learn some simple Samoan words from the current Miss Samoa & Miss Pacific Islands!

What is the national language of Samoa?

While English is widely spoken, the national language is Samoan; it’s a soft, beautiful tongue to listen to whether from the mouths of airport staff, shopkeepers or ‘Aunties’ sharing the village gossip.

What is the best food to serve for Fika?

But whatever food you choose for fika it should be fresh and well presented. Ideally it should be homemade. Many team leaders in Sweden consider it important to regularly bake something at home to take into work for fika.