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RNZ News
3 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
Talofa lava - it's Samoan Language Week in Aotearoa
The 2025 theme for Samoa Language Week is 'Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā - A well-grounded self, is a successful self'. Photo: Ministry of Pacific Peoples Events are being held across Aotearoa this week to celebrate Gagana Samoa, the Samoan language. The theme for 2025's Samoan Language Week is 'Ia malu lou sā. Folau i lagimā", which means "A well-grounded self is a successful self". After English and Te Reo Maori, Gagana Samoa is the third most spoken language in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Ministry for Pacific Peoples is working alongside New Zealand Samoan communities to promote and support Samoan Language Week. Secretary for Pacific Peoples, Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone said there is a lot of alofa (love) for Gagana Samoa. "I encourage everyone to get involved - attend an event, learn from those around you, or simply take a moment to see how language continues to shape identity, connection, and pride," she said. Samoan Language Week is one of 12 Pacific language weeks marked this year. Rotuman was celebrated the week of 11 May, and next is Kiribati Language Week, starting 6 July.
Scoop
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
A New Bilingual Picture Book Presents Samoan Proverbs With Explanations For Children In Time For Samoa Language Week2025
Press Release – Oratia Books Traditional wisdom that can inspire and guide the kids of today — that's the concept for Alagā'upu Fa'asamoa Ma Uiga mo Tamaiti. The book features 30 Samoan proverbs, vividly illustrated, with translations and explanations in both Gagana Samoa and English. Written by teacher, translator and community leader Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, the book is designed to introduce children to the rich cultural heritage of Samoa, conveying proverbs that guide family life, leadership, education, and the environment by drawing on a wealth of traditional wisdom that can appeal to younger readers of all ethnicities in Aotearoa. Sitagata and artist Ani Huia Ligaliga worked with Oratia Books to prepare the book in partnership with Auckland Libraries. Publication is set for the first week of May. About the author: Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata was born and raised in Samoa and lives in Auckland. An eminent orator and community leader, he teaches at McAuley High School in Ōtahuhu and the Centre for Pacific Languages in Manukau.
Scoop
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
A New Bilingual Picture Book Presents Samoan Proverbs With Explanations For Children In Time For Samoa Language Week2025
Traditional wisdom that can inspire and guide the kids of today — that's the concept for Alagā'upu Fa'asamoa Ma Uiga mo Tamaiti. The book features 30 Samoan proverbs, vividly illustrated, with translations and explanations in both Gagana Samoa and English. Written by teacher, translator and community leader Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata, the book is designed to introduce children to the rich cultural heritage of Samoa, conveying proverbs that guide family life, leadership, education, and the environment by drawing on a wealth of traditional wisdom that can appeal to younger readers of all ethnicities in Aotearoa. Sitagata and artist Ani Huia Ligaliga worked with Oratia Books to prepare the book in partnership with Auckland Libraries. Publication is set for the first week of May. About the author: Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata was born and raised in Samoa and lives in Auckland. An eminent orator and community leader, he teaches at McAuley High School in Ōtahuhu and the Centre for Pacific Languages in Manukau.
