An incomplete tattoo is a source of shame to the recipient and his extended family. When a Samoan boy decides to be tattooed (traditionally at the age of 12 or 13) his family gathers to meet.

In February, the Samoan officer became the first soldier to receive Army approval to possess such tattoos on her hands, a mark of recognition of the diverse communities that comprise the force and ...

Visit Samoa for the rich culture, including the incredibly detailed traditional Samoan tatau. This article is brought to you by Travel Samoa. Samoan culture is steeped in tradition, from delicious ...

The event began with a public talk where Su’a Sulu’ape Peter shared the rich cultural history of the Pe’a and Malu – traditional Samoan tattoos for men and women – and followed with a ...

Nike said its Pro Tattoo Tech tight leggings were not available in the New Zealand market, where a large Samoan community exists. The tattoo design, known as a Pe'a, is culturally worn only be men.

Men in Tonga were ridiculed if they were not tattooed, Langley and Clark wrote, and many of them traveled to Samoa to receive traditional tattoos when European missionaries suppressed the practice ...

Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community. Audiences are buzzing with anticipation for another rich adventure through ...