The theme for Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa - Samoa Language Week 2023 is ‘Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a lou fa’asinomaga’ which means ‘Be proud of your language and grounded in your identity’.

This year's theme focuses on the importance of the Samoan language and identity. It impresses on us the need not only to understand the Samoan language, but to also use it as much as possible. When you are proud of your language and can speak it, you will also be more grounded in your identity as a Samoan.

This week we have been learning some Samoan phrases:

O lo’u igoa o ... / My name is ...
O fea ete afio mai ai? / Where are you from?
Ou te sau mai ... / I am from...

For more information about Samoan Language Week click here