the outfit is stressful. But the outfit is made from fine woven mats that symbolizes time, honor, and traditions, then we add red feathers from the birds of the islands. Next the outfit with a Tapa is made from the bark of the tree and it represents the art and the craft of the Samoan culture. Then there was The Ula Nifo, it's a necklace that is made from whale-tooth that is worn by the head chief or worn by the person who dances the taualuga. It was also a symbol of wealth. Finally, the meaning of the dance. Back in Samoa in the 19th century the person who performed the dance was the high chief's son or daughter that was a virgin. Languages In American Samoa, most people are bilingual; they speak both English and Samoan. People in Samoa are also bilingual, but Samoan is stronger and more widely spoken, although the inhabitants of Swains Island speak Tokelauan. Names The meaning of a given name is important when naming a child in the Samoan community: personal traits: Malosi (strong), Umi (tall), Vave (fast), Fa'avalevale (foolish) religious: Toefuata’iga o le talalelei (restoration of the Gospel) events: Dodiana (this name was created to commemorate Dodi Fayed and Princess Diana's death) objects: Tala (dollar) "selegi"(quarter) "lima sege" (nickel) "sefulu sene" (dime) animals: Maile (dog) pusi(cat) pusi feai (wildcat) lioga(lion) aeto(eagle) descriptive: Leilani (heavenly flower) traditional: Pua’a’elo (this was the name of a Samoan high chief) Dress The traditional ladies clothing is the puletasi which is a matching skirt and tunic with Samoan designs. The lava-lava is a sarong which may be worn by men or women. They are of different patterns and colors, but tend to be plain for men who may wear it as part of an official uniform. Some men have intricate and geometrical patterns that are tattooed onto their lower body and upper legs. The tattooing process is performed without any anaesthesia and is extremely painful. Ceremonial attire includes a headdress called tuiga which is made of shells and feathers. Cuisine Sundays are traditionally a day of rest, and many families congregate to share an umu together for a Sunday afternoon meal. In a traditional household, the older members of the family will sit and eat first, and as the meal continues the younger members and then children are invited to eat. The umu contains an abundance and variety