Tāupou
Tāupou
Tāupou is a title bestowed to village maiden who historically was a daughter of the chief.
The duties and/or responbilities and serve of the Tāupou include the Taualuga (dance) and ‘ava ceremony.
Sāmoan traditional vocabulary words associated with Tāupou
- Tāupou - village maiden
- Tanoa- Rafter (‘ava bowl)
- Taualuga - Traditional Sāmoan dance performed by the Tāupou
- Tuiga - Traditional Sāmoan headress worn by the Tāupou
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