The Samoan people, a Polynesian ethnic group, originated either from American Samoa, the unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, or from Samoa, which is southeast of America Samoa. Outside of Samoa, the majority of Samoans reside in the United States, New Zealand and Australia.

Samoans have practiced the art of tattooing men and women for thousands of years. Their tatoos, often with geometric patterns, traditionally signifed rank and status but now often highlights their cultural identity. Tattos also often purposefully tell a story.

Over 90% of Samoans in Samoa and American Samoa claim Christianity with over 90% of that population attending church weekly. Similarly high numbers are seen across the Samoan diaspora. Choral music is vital with Samoan Christian culture.

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