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National Park of American Samoa butterfly fish at Ofu Lagoon.
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National Park of American Samoa
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Artisans weaving pandanus
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Artisans weave Pandanus (laufala) tree leaves into mats. Add to your weaving knowledge by learning simple methods, like weaving fans from palm leaves.
 

Some artisans may dry and paint the bark of the Mulberry tree. Weavers use pandanas leaves to create fine mats, baskets and hats. Samoans tend plantations and gardens by clearing brush, planting taro and bananas, and tending mango, and papaya trees. Some villagers may climb coconut and breadfruit trees to gather food. You may even have a chance to fish, Samoan style. Samoans use poles and nets to fish, or walk along the reef to collect giant clams and spear octopus. At certain times of the year, villagers catch fish with palm leaves. These and other cultural experiences may be a memorable part of your visit to American Samoa.

 Samoan family in Vatia, Tutuila
Home Stay Program
Several Samoans offer home stay programs with their families.
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Samoan homestay bedroom.
The Hosts
Samoan bedroom in a homestay setting.
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A homestay house at Fiti'uta village.
The Details.
There are several homes to rent from the Homestay Program.
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 Samoan chief at meeting in the village fale.
Samoan customs.
Many Samoan activities require Samoan etiquette.
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Pola Islands are a dominant feature of Tutuila Island’s rugged north coastline

Did You Know?
American Samoa, the only U.S. territory south of the equator, consists of five rugged, highly eroded volcanic islands and two coral atolls. The land area of the territory is 76 square miles.

Last Updated: December 22, 2011 at 19:14 MST