As part of our Inquiry focus on “Cultures”, LS1 has explored the art and measina of ‘tatau’ in the Samoan culture. We learnt specifically about Samoan malofie – which is mostly to do with the male pe’a, and the female tattoo the malu. LS1 was quite interested in the legend of how the tatau came to be in Samoa today. We analysed and translated the song ‘Pese O Le Tatau’ by Junior Soqeta in poetry, then each chose a line to illustrate for art. Our illustrations were then put together in the movie below. Enjoy!