Samoa Rules & Etiquette

Rules & Etiquette

Samoa is highly religious with most of the population following one of the Christian denominations. This means Sunday is generally respected as a holy day and most shops and businesses are closed. You should not walk through villages on Sundays. Samoan culture is governed by strict protocols and etiquite. Although allowances are made for foreigners, it is wise to avoid revealing clothing and to comply with village rules which are strictly enforced by the village matai (chiefs). Other simple things such as removing shoes before entering a house (or for that matter budget accomodation) should be observed.