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Taule'ale'a
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Posted: Sat Oct 28th, 2006 07:00 am |
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Warm greetings to the ladies in here...
As a young Samoan male, reading these forums for the first time, I'm somewhat discouraged and disheartened at how Samoan males, in general, are observed and perceived in here. I believe that an individuals actions, directly and indirectly, correlates with an individuals choice, irrespective of cultural aspects, values, or demographics and social construct (allegory: it takes a village to raise a child). It is true, that we are a product of our environs, but contemplative on these terms and tenets, we are subsequently and ultimately masters of our own world.
Conversely, raised in the Fa'asamoa and in the Geo-socio and political traditions of the west, I've come to respect the women's role not just as the jostling proprietary second-fiddle to the man, always acting as the "supporting artillery" behind the scenes, but as an integral part of the family unit, not only immediate but extended (which is another subject altogether). I believe that a man is accountable for his actions, respectively and objectively, not to be traced arbitrarily to his race and lineage.
Moreover, I am sad to hear of the "exploits" of my fellow Samoan uso's in this regard, and I can tell you, that this is not ordinary, as in the social norm, nor common in a societal contrast. A Samoan tama raised in the culture, would be by no means disrespectful to the very fabric they were taught at an early age; to value and appreciate in their heritage. In my culture, or, what's sadly left of it, a true Samoan tama, raised in his respective beliefs, dutifully instructed in the traditional Fa'asamoa way, would never in his life, disrespect his honor, and his family's honor, just for his ill-gains which are physically fleeting, as in moments of sexual frustration and tension.
But of course, however, I would never rehabilitate my role or function to be counterproductive nor blasphemous to the course. I respect free will and diplomacy, so as long as they pay due homage to their moral and ethical values. A Samoan tama, respective to his culture, is not only a namesake, but a closely guarded and cultural precept honorably reflective of his temperament and given title. Proverbially speaking, there's an apt illustration: "Ua tofia e le Atua samoa e pulea e matai." If you don't understand this proverb and motto, then you cannot understand my fundamental view. '
Alofa'aga...
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Posted: Wed Sep 19th, 2007 02:27 am |
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Hello i have just read your comment and as a Samoan Girl I agree with the comments that you have mentioned here..
Cheers
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Posted: Tue Feb 17th, 2009 04:31 am |
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ay my name is JeT
i was wonderin if u could tell me some rules bout samoa as im marrieng one
of ur men wiuld u mind chatting to me a bit ?
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