#faafafine

[rubyfualaau]

[naeloc0]

Polynesians at pride makes me so happy ✨ I could cry tears of joy. Shout out to all the fa'afafines who showed up and showed out for the culture.

"E sulu le siapo, e ma'eu e ma'eu i le manaia"

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Fa'afafine

Fa'afafine as well as the other terms in the “culture exclusive gender” tag are genders that are specific to certain cultures and should not be used by people not of that culture. If you’re not sure you’re able to use this, feel free to send an ask on my ask blog [Link], I have followers that could help you out! 

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“Fa'afafine is a gender exclusive to Samoan culture. The closest Western equivalent would be a sort of overlap between gay men and trans women, but it is still its own identity. The traditional role of a fa'afafine is to act like a mother, helping with cooking, cleaning, childcare, etc. Though in Samoan culture, there is more of a communal family, instead of a family being limited to two parents and their children. So in essence, fa'afafine would help people with caring for children, cooking, etc. for the whole community!

For more information, I would suggest checking out the Society of Fa'afafine in American Samoa (Also known as S.O.F.I.A). This groups helps promote recognition and respect for fa'afafine, while also encouraging working together with and helping the LGBT+ community in the Samoas and America!”

[Image: 3 thick vertical bars, the one in the middle being yellow and the other two being dark red. In the middle of the yellow bar is a pink hibiscus.]

Full size [Here]

Designed by: Anonymous

Color meanings: “For the flag here, we decided to just base it off of the S.O.F.I.A.’s logo. The three bars, dark red then yellow then dark red, and the hibiscus in the middle, all from the logo! Hibiscus is traditional associated with tropical islands like the Samoas, and pink ones in particular with femininity and fa'afafines, so it is fitting.”

Full pride gallery HERE! FAQ and “dictionary” of genders, orientations, and other related terms HERE. Send any questions to Ask-Pride-Color-Schemes!

[rubyfualaau]

Ever wonder if people can really see your soul through your eyes? 🧐 Post Zoom meeting shoots be like... #creativesinplaceresidency #bayarea #qtpi #faafafine #samoan #dancer #costumedesigner #choreographer #sivasamoa #girlslikeus (at Hayward, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCXlDcNFaqX/?igshid=spo4p5faksbg

[cindyofsamoa]

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The Fairies of Taumeasina Island Resort Thursday Show nights is back starting tonight everyone. 8pm start. Get in early to get a seat as we have to abide by the social distance rules. See u all tonight. #fairiesoftaumeasina #shownight #entertainment #disneynight #faafafine #faafafineshow (at Taumeasina Island Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_3pxTPHrLl/?igshid=17el9b570foj6

[cindyofsamoa]

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#thankyou #retirement #disneycharacters #show #faafafine #faafafineshow #cindyofsamoa #taumeasinaislandresort (at Taumeasina Island Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8dehLAnGqv/?igshid=1jzrydctqkmxh

[cindyofsamoa]

This is worth checking out. My faafaine community following in my #footsteps #proudme #heelsarealive #faafafine (at Auckland, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0w5GoJHLr6/?igshid=ncexxoetspj8

[cindyofsamoa]

I’m so proud of my Samoan young Faafafines for forming and putting together Auckland Samoa Queens Association. Everything falls into place when we know who we are, our #identity we are #samoans We know who we are. Our culture, our love, respect, and on top of that they make me their Mama. This my family. I will love and humbly support. It has taken years for this to happen. I have waited so long for this to happen. FINALLY. I’m very humble to say I am proud and people you better expect some big things to happen soon from us Because we together can make great things. #aucklandsamoaqueensassociation #cindyofsamoa #faafafine #samoafaafafines (at Samoan Royal Residence) https://www.instagram.com/cindyofsamoa/p/BvsMlBHH2j_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1t3cpmm44qdk5