• Samoan youth in traditional clothing.

    National Park of American Samoa

    American Samoa

Indoor Activities

Samoan women weaving fine mats.
Samoan women weaving fine mats.
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Many of the old native customs still persist in rural areas. The park's Homestay program is an excellent way to enjoy these Samoan ways and culture.

Did You Know?

Collared kingfisher closeup

The local kingfisher of Samoa, the collared kingfisher, very seldom preys on fishes.  Insects are its principal food and it can often be seen perched in a tree or on a tlelphone wire scanning the ground for insects.