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 by Teuila
Around the villages, you may want to wear a lavalava (traditional Samoan wrap around) very cheap around $ST10 and try not to wear skimpy clothing ladies, mean wear at least a singlet
SUNDAY - Being a very religous country, Sunday basically everything all shops are closed during day, a few may open in the early evening though as it is the traditional day of rest (Sabbath). Try not to run through town or villages screaming and having a party because there is no one else around. Leave a Comment
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 by 2rs
The buses are all different with unique decorations. They might be crowded and don't be surprised if you will have to let a kid sit on your lap. Sometimes transporting building materials, fresh produce or other items hard to carry.
The driver might stop at the shop to let people go to the shop, or at someones house for a short visit.
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 Mika and Lole at Lefaga Beach by Andra1981
Cultural awareness: When travelling in Apia it's best to wear decent light clothing as it can get quite humid.
In some villages you are required to wear a lavalava/sarong especially for females.
Swimwear is best worn at beaches only. Leave a Comment
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It's against the law to stand on the small wooden buses of Samoa, so when they are full people sit on each other's laps. The buses are usually full and if you are one of the smaller people on the bus don't be alarmed when people offer up there lap! Leave a Comment
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 A lovingly painted Samoan
church by chabbysox
Most people wear white clothes on Sunday in respect for their religious day.
Most villages observe an evening prayer curfew ("Sa") each afternoon for around 20 minutes. Generally the start of Sa is announced by the sounding of a bell or conch shell. Tourists should respect the prayer time and stay quiet and, if possible, indoors for the duration. Leave a Comment
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