"The tuiga is a Samoan ceremonial headdress. Wearing the tuiga is a privilege only extended to members of certain families with rank and status; the wearer or their family must carry the …

Jun 1, 2022 · The Samoan headdress that Moana wears is called a tuiga. Traditionally, the tuiga was worn by ali'i (chiefs) and their children during ceremonies and important occasions. The …

Here are 5 Fun Facts about Princess “Moana” Costume. 1) Moana wears seven outfits in the movie, including the red tapa garment the character wears as a toddler when she first …

May 1, 2020 · We recently asked Pacific Islander members of the BuzzFeed Community for their honest opinions on Moana, Disney's first movie with a Polynesian princess. Here are some of …

• Inspired by the Taualuga ceremonies of Samoa, Bové created a ceremonial garment for Moana that is covered in shells and pearls. Her Tuiga—or headdress—has shells from the ocean and …

‘Cultural Refresh’ is a series that explores Moana cultural practices and taonga, presented for our new generations of young Pasifika people. Commonly worn by a taupou or manaia - the lead …

Digital Fāgogo is a Pacific storytelling series, looking at the ancient arts of the Moana which are brought to life through the skills of 8 different creators of Pasifika taonga. From the tuiga of …

Oct 20, 2021 · Auli’i Cravalho, the Hawaii-born actress who voices the title character in the hit Disney film “Moana,” is encouraging fans of all ethnicities to dress as her character for …

May 18, 2021 · Disney based Moana's outfits on the traditional clothing of different Pacific islands. And let me tell you, the PRIDE I felt as a Samoan woman when I saw Moana in her tuiga …

In old Sāmoa, the tuiga was always considered ‘oloa or “men’s products,” since Lele was the first craftsman. Only recently did tuiga-making become a women’s practice as western, colonial …