Isis Sake is the first soldier to receive a religious accommodation for traditional Samoan hand ... (Jon Simkins/Staff) Originally from Apia, Samoa — not to be confused with the nearby U.S ...

Tapping into one of Samoa's most important cultural traditions. Here in a cultural village in the capital Apia demonstrations of traditional tattooing are being shown off. The gentle but distinct ...

Etched into her skin from the wrists up to her nail beds, the markings are no ordinary tattoos, but symbols of traditional ... Originally from Apia, Samoa — not to be confused with the ...