Fāgogo
An oral story account told at night
that Samoan children looked
forward to after
the day’s chores.
Mostly told by older women, the accounts introduced and reinforced key moral principles, lessons, history, and song.
Aue!
A signal to the narrator of your appreciation, also a sign that you are awake and listening.
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Why We Dance ʻAiuli
The word ʻaiuli refers to the exuberant (often exaggerated and theatrical) dancing, gesticulating, and vocalizations that are performed by “accessory” participants around a solo dancer.