Samoa, located in the eastern part of the French Polynia island in the central Pacific Ocean, consists of the two main islands of Savai'i and Upolua and seven nearby islets. The land area is 41.95 square kilometers, of which the main island area is 34.15 square kilometers.
With a population of about 37,500, mostly Polynese, Samoa has world-class diving sites, such as "God's Tears" and "Home of the Rainbow", and is the first place in the world to see the sunrise.
In the vast sea, there is a special group of sea dwellers, who are Samoans from the distant and mysterious South Pacific. In the past, it was believed that because the islands were far from other continents, they lived a life of freedom and carefree and were therefore called "people of paradise".
They are not as tall as we think, on the contrary, they are all short, some even lower than us, it is said that this is because the local climate is too hot, resulting in people's general low height. However, although they are not tall, they have very well-developed muscles, especially their arms.
In Samoa, men, women and children love to be naked. Not only do they like to be naked, but they also like to walk naked on the street, even in public. So why are these naked-loving Samoans so bold? It turned out that their ancestors were descendants of the ancient Polynes.
Polynese came to Samoa from Europe in the 4th century AD and settled here. Because it was far from Europe at the time, they were not influenced by Western culture. Therefore, they retain the characteristics of primitive people in terms of dressing.
According to records, in the early days of the Polynesia, both men and women were naked, and they did not even wear their hair. Later, in order to cover their shame and protect themselves from the cold, they slowly put on animal skin clothes. Even so, they still retain the traditional custom of being naked.
By the 16th century, with the arrival of European colonialists, many Polynian Asians had also emigrated to New Zealand. As a result, those tribes that still maintained primitive customs were gradually assimilated by other peoples. However, there are still some people who still maintain primitive habits, the most typical of which is what we call the "naked people" today, which is the Satsuma.
Sometimes, young Samoan girls are seen sunbathing on the beach, naked and left to the sea breeze. Even in winter, they run around the beach wearing only a pair of briefs. Because local people believe that bare skin can absorb more heat and can make their body stronger. So, regardless of the climate, they insist on being naked.
Some people explain that this strange sight is because they have been accustomed to naked for generations, and when they come to this picturesque island, they naturally continue it, and over time it has developed a unique custom.
In their eyes, nudity is a pure, sacred ritual, a worship of nature, a harmony between man and nature. They like to sunbathe, swim and bathe. They believe that the body is part of the soul and that if it is not healthy, the soul will also be affected. Therefore, people usually see bathing as a way to purify the body and mind, and when a person is sick, he takes a bath and then stands in the sun, saying that this helps dispel the disease.
In addition to these, Samoans also like to apply various colors of paint on their bodies. This coating protects the skin from mosquito bites. In addition, paint also helps with sun protection, as ultraviolet rays in the sun can damage the skin.
Although there are now a variety of cosmetics, Samoans prefer to use natural things for makeup and skin care. For example, they mix shell powder and coconut oil into a mask and apply it to the face, which not only keeps the skin moisturized, but also acts as a whitening effect. In addition, the honey they apply to the face can also play a good moisturizing effect.
Samoan clothing is one of the simplest in the world. There is nothing other than some decorations, including buttons, zippers, etc., these garments are hand-sewn and very rough.
Although such clothing looks simple, they are very practical because they are warm and comfortable, and can also play a good protective role, when people work in the field, if the clothes are cut by branches, then it will be easy to get injured, and wearing such clothing, this situation is avoided.
Of course, in Samoa, in addition to experiencing their unique "nude" culture, you can also see the beautiful sea view and taste delicious seafood meals. Admire the blue sea, white and delicate sand, colorful boats, fish swimming in the clear water, and feel the mystery and beauty of the underwater world. Here, what you can experience is a quiet beauty, a natural beauty, which makes people feel refreshed.