Fāgogo

An oral story account told at night

that Samoan children looked

forward to after

the day’s chores.

Mostly told by older women, the accounts introduced and reinforced key moral principles, lessons, history, and song.

Aue!

A signal to the narrator of your appreciation, also a sign that you are awake and listening.

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