The AFA 11APPROACH is a four-tier approach that is incorporates Samoan ideologies and worldviews towards understanding the family and domestic violence. The word FA in the Samoan language means four (4). Therefore, the AFA APPROACH is made up of the four Actions parallel to the ‘afa making process: ACTION PROCESS DESCRIPTION 1 FILIFILI

The ‘afa is made from the only terrestrial plant fibre resilient to salt water. ‘Afa is a strong and versatile cord that has significant cultural and utilitarian value to Samoa. To understand the importance of the Samoan ‘afa to Samoan life and culture, one must understand the process of …

The fale is lashed and tied together with a plaited sennit rope called ʻafa, handmade from dried coconut fibre. The ʻafa is woven tight in complex patterns around the wooden frame, and binds the entire construction together. ʻAfa is made from the husk of certain varieties of coconuts with long fibres, particularly the niuʻafa (afa palm ...

The Sennit Known in American Samoa as the “Afa Samoa” is a rope made from fibers of the coconut husk. Fibers are twined and braided to form the Samoan Afa. It can be used as a fishing line or used...

Samoa, metal was not used in fale construction. Instead, a fale was tied together with a rope made from coconut fiber. Making this rope, called ‘afa (ä fä), was a time-consuming process that required many steps and many hours. A traditional fale required between 30,000 and 50,000 feet of ‘afa. This amount of ‘afa would

In the Samoan language, sennit is called ʻafa. It was used as cordage in the construction of traditional Samoan architecture, boat building with many other functional uses. ʻAfa is handmade from dried coconut fibre from the husk of certain varieties of coconuts with long fibres, particularly the niu'afa (afa palm). [3]

2020年5月14日 · The socio-political and cultural contexts of the analogy are fitting and timely. The chicken is Samoa, the ‘afa represents customs and traditions and the holder represents the Government. Samoa is the chicken wishing and desiring to be free from the shackles of its past, including its customs and traditions.

The gown itself is made using linen for the central section, and a floral print from Afa’s archive, then accessorized with a sash made from the traditional Samoan material Afa, which is a...

2024年7月6日 · The Samoan fale is constructed using a plaited rope called 'afa', made from dried coconut fibre, to bind wooden posts together. The fale tele (big house) is used as a meeting house, while the faleoʻo (small house) is an addition to the main house.

Fa’a Samoa is a guideline for every Samoan on how to live their lives by celebrating and embracing traditional values, their culture and environment. It is an integral part of Samoan life, evident in the time.