- Fale Sāmoa, Sāmoan Fale and Sāmoan Cultural information . . . - Pasefika
“Fale” literally means house and or structural building in the Sāmoan language
- Architecture of Samoa - Wikipedia
Fale is the Samoan word for all types of houses, from small to large In general, traditional Samoan architecture is characterized by an oval or circular shape, with wooden posts holding up a domed roof There are no walls The base of the architecture is a skeleton frame
- Beach Fale Accommodation | Samoa Tourism Authority
Many accommodation providers offer fale or fale-style accommodation, from completely traditional structures with nothing between you and the ocean view but a mosquito net and optional pull-down woven blinds
- If You Visit Samoa, You Should Stay in a Fale—Here’s Why!
So staying in a fale, where you can watch the sunrise and the night sky from bed, where you can pass the hottest hours of the day in shaded comfort, and where you’re always about 20 seconds from the bathwater-warm ocean, is an ideal way to take in the views
- The Samoan Fale - Samoa NewsHub
The Samoan fale is not just a physical structure but also holds deep cultural and social significance for the Samoan people It represents their connection to the land, their traditional way of life, and their sense of community and hospitality
- Fale, a Traditional Open-Sided House in Samoa | Britannica
A traditional fale is an open-style house with no walls and uses blinds made from coconut fronds So with a mattress and mozzie net supplied, we couldn't think of a better way to experience the local lifestyle
- fale, n. ² meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
fale, n ² meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary
- The Samoan fale - UNESCO
Steps are made all around the fale, from the ground up to the level of the fale floor which traditionally is also covered with the best small stones so that, when covered with mats everyone can sit comfortably
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