Tatau Patterns Explained | Cultural Refresh

Samoan tattooist Tyla Vaeau goes through different symbols of the Malu and explains each of their significant meanings. She explores some different interpretations of the meanings of these age old symbols and the importance that they hold in Samoan culture.
The work of many different tufuga are seen in this video, including the beautiful Malu created by:
Le Aiga Sa Su’a dynasty of tatau artists, Li’aifaiva Malofie and Su’a Faumuina Tupou Su’a from Gagaifo, Lefaga who created the beautiful measina of Tupe Lualua as seen in this piece.
‘Cultural Refresh’ is a series that explores Moana cultural practices and taonga, presented for our new generations of young Pasifika people.
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[@tuzcan-]

as a Samoan that grew up in the system thanks for sharing i dont have anyone to tell me about my culture so thank you

[@WenWeAscend]

From this mixed-race Sāmoan-Māori born and raised in Hawaiʻi,

[@kmp143yu2]

I am Tongan. But I am of Samoan, Fijian, and of Hawaiian decent. No one can tell me otherwise because I know my ancestry and my history enough to self claim that I am.

[@abby4115]

Omg I'm shocked, the malu symbol looks almost identical to the frog symbol we have in amazigh traditional tattooing. Crazy thing is it's also a symbol of femininity and fertility!

[@houseofwaves]

So beautiful with deep meaning😍

[@romeo9281]

❤Can't wait to get mines

[@Perry206]

Proud to be Samoan 💯

[@charlotteklinge7311]

The motion graphics are beautiful!! Who made them?

[@bigchainring1977]

Can anyone suggest a similar video for the tataus for the men?

[@angelinaahsam1926]

♥️

[@southseasprincess9485]

All Samoans must understand the importance of this island nation as created by the Creator to be the healing alchemy to the world in all of its styles, culture and tradition. HS speaks.

[@jsk5412]

Awesome stuff. Tatau was introduced to Samoa by the Fijians.. It was the women who did the tattooing until the missionaries came in and sort of discouraged this in the islands.

[@chiefrocker19]

🙏🙏🙏

[@suszanahmafileo5566]

❤❤❤❤

[@hello-u2w]

Hi my grandmother was Samoan. I'm interested in getting a Tatau, are there any reference material available with regards to patterns and their meanings? thank you.

[@aliimaufiso4389]

Seki a si fui

[@jmjm1920]

Pretty ta'ahine nice explanation 👌 they found the Oldest tatau instrument in the fortress village of Pea in Tongatapu 2700 years old made of human bones 700BC too deep to reach 700 years older than Roman Colosium 🙏

[@epelijunior1286]

I challenge you Samoans to come to Fiji and learn about the word tatau. The importance the i tatau traditional ceremony holds to our people and its meaning. Tatau is a Fijian word not a Samoan word.