O le Malaga a le Malofie | Our Sacred Samoan Tattoo Journey | Frank & Taylor Winterstein - July 2023

Описание: Ua matou tatalaina le fatu o le tatou aganu’u.

This is our offering - a sacred short documentary of our malaga, as we undergo the traditional tatau or the Malofie under the skilled hands of the Matuaofaiva, Liaifaiva Imo Levi, here at our home - The Alofa Village.

This is more than just another tattoo.

It is fa’aaloalo (respect), mamalu (honour), tautua (service) , fa’asinomaga (identity), and the echo of our tua’ā (ancestors).

Through every ta, every prayer, every breath - we were reminded of who we are and why we are here.

Vi'ia le Ali'i i lona agalelei, fa'afetai tele i le Matuaofaiva, Li'aifaiva Imo Levi mo le galuega, and to our Aiga for their love and endless support.

May this story inspire our tagata Pasifika to return to their roots with pride, courage, and love.

O le Malofie e le o se teuga, ae o le fa’asinomaga.

Special mention and credit to our team of artists who helped make this journey possible:

Filmed by Mike Hunt at www.redeemervisuals.com.au (IG handle) @redeemerv_

Master Tufuga Li’aifaiva Imo Levi (IG handle) @liaifaiva

Supported by Kimiora Ratana at www.calendly.com/waiora-arts (IG handle) @waiora.arts

Supported by Ezra at (IG handle) @artbyezra