Tatau: The women keeping Sāmoan tattoo alive in Grey Lynn | Still Here

“I think it’s important for us [Samoans] to continue the legacy of living, working and maintaining a presence in Central Auckland because of the strong Pasifika history in this area.” Subscribe to Re: bit.ly/subscribe-re
Where Sāmoans go, the tradition of tatau will follow. Working from her family home studio in Grey Lynn, renowned tatau practitioner Tyla Vaeau marks Ana of the Tele family weaving two stories of aiga, identity and fa’a Sāmoa.
In 1971, 45 percent of Auckland’s Pasifika population lived in the inner-city. Now, they’re fewer than 2 per cent.
Through the eyes of Pacific youth and their families, this four part docu-series celebrates the small but mighty Pasifika community in inner-city Auckland who have remained despite decades of rampant gentrification.
Each episode weaves intergenerational stories of family, community and culture dispelling the myth that “all the Islanders have left.”
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[@RaneetaFailua15]

Beautiful story and journey of samoan women empowering each other and raise awareness about culture

[@westernsellers9148]

But can they cook tho 😁😁🤣🤣

[@RaneetaFailua15]

@@westernsellers9148 ?? irrelevant

[@moirarose9667]

Thanks for sharing. I’m a Wiradjuri (Aboriginal) woman and my son’s father is Samoan (So’e & McFarland aiga) I encourage my son to learn and take pride in his culture 🇼🇸🇦🇺🖤💛❤️

[@manubrunt4069]

My grandmother is Christina McFarland. Her father was Charles McFarland, he was Scottish, her mother Fa'asalusalu :)

[@yepokay9588]

everybodys wiradjuri hahaha

[@yepokay9588]

And they let u know

[@yepokay9588]

gumbiri balun... haha

[@moirarose9667]

@@yepokay9588 some of us actually are 🤷🏽‍♀️ my fam were off Bulgandramine mission.. what’s it to you anyway

[@KimberleyTammenga]

Thank you so much for making this documentary and sharing this beautiful story. I'm a third year apprentice with indonesian and Suriname ancestor lines based in Rotterdam with a big passion for various tribal styles. Seeing this documentary learns me a lot about the Samoan culture viewed from the female perspective. As well seen from the one who receive as well from the tattoo artist. It is absolutely refreshing to see and highly important to share it. Thank you for inspiring me. Warm regards, Kim

[@looksharp-tonga9271]

Ayo this short doco was amazing. Vice type content! Solid work fellas. Keep it up

[@MagicVato]

How good. Malo lava tauivi🙌🏽🇼🇸❤️

[@punkybrewstar83]

Nga mihi nui 💗 So interesting to hear about the similarities and differences to tā moko. If you are not Samoan, you know about it, you see it, but it isn't something you can easily learn a whole lot about. This documentary is really special.

[@MMako13]

Malo uce

[@Timuia_ipaepaetele685]

Beautiful story 👍🏽🙏🏽❤️I got my tualima done by Tyla in Dec 2019 when she was up at Karanga Ink. Some of the designs of my own malu that I received that same year in Jan 2019 in Samoa by Suluape Peter Su'a were incorporated into my tualima. She's awesome Tyla GB and all the best. Proud first generation NZ born Samoan 🙏🏽❤️🇼🇸🇦🇸

[@foot9004]

That last shot of the hands together is gorgeous, this is a great series

[@faleofsittingchiefs]

What a beautiful family and their journey of the tatau. Manaia galuega ua outou faia aua le fa'alauteleina o le talaaga o le tatau a Samoa. Fa'afetai lava le fa'asoa.

[@D_Crichton95]

Beautiful story. Sending love from Seattle

[@carmeli7572]

Have always wondered who the occupants of that house were every time we enjoy the swing nearby haha thank you Tele family for sharing and great series. Malo!

[@anesauaga297]

Awwwww LOVE YOU TELE FAMZ 😍

[@danewilliams8890]

The grandmother seems like such a beautiful person! I hope she is happy and well. Syd, Australia

[@lucysamoa4731]

Love and appreciate Tylas work

[@TeineSamoaTamaPalagi]

What a beautiful video... *Fa'afetai tele lava for sharing!* 💜💜

[@alexiasandano4591]

Wow! this is amazing. I'm loving watching these episodes on the incredible Pasifika families who have blessed Grey Lynn for so many years. Thank you for sharing your story

[@My2cents369]

Proud of you guys. Love you Nat

[@ann-marienomotu5103]

Love this.. would love to get this done with my sisters and daughter.. thank you for sharing xo

[@jessietangaroa4505]

Beautiful

[@helentauaufilisi9934]

A beautiful story of how women can feel strong in their connection with their Samoan culture whilst still in NZ through their tatau tualima. Ia manuia le laasaga o le soifuaga mo le lumana'i mo lenei aiga...

[@acejaypeth3391]

Nanas rich af! Wish my fam kept their house in that area. Awesome vid❤

[@mosesmana1010]

Grey lynn was always home for me and the photo of Mike is a old one..

[@renegadeone2058]

Beautiful people ❤️🙏

[@taoipupauli5322]

Beautiful love your work tufuga and the lady s family GB.

[@watitduful]

I just came across this series and I find it very informative and interesting to say the least! I love learning about different cultures. God bless and peace!

[@CraigWedd]

awww this is beautiful. soo nice to see so much beauty and power in the conection of culture and family. bless you and your family

[@tupuliotua1387]

Much love ♥️ respect for you my sister,you should start doing women malu for living that's for real🙏from mangere 275 with love

[@tupuliotua1387]

My sister I really wanna meet you, please 🙏 I'm from the Suluape family🤔👌♥️and you have rights to do and please respect from 275 MADANGRY TUAMAN TOWN BABY WE GOT GOT FOR LIFE MY SISISTER ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️👌👌👌👌

[@jameslalesi8999]

You can tell Samoans living in Grey Lynn we all leaders not followers my old house 36 Stanmore rd Grey Lynn

[@johnnylefale4495]

So Kool

[@dukobigred4785]

Sis you start doing women's malo,you have earned your place❤❤❤❤

[@msiaki27]

❤️❤️❤️

[@konsttaiti603]

Respect! Choo Hoo ❤

[@KingkongAGSOM]

Solid

[@jesuslovesyou1643]

God bless you all , Jesus loves you all only he can save u repent and turn from your sins and accept Jesus as Lord and saviour and you will be saved. He is the only way to eternal life in heaven once you pass away its too late . ❤✝️🙌 ...

[@Koloueinaniseni]

Proud to me poly

[@imchef17]

Ataahua 💚💚💚

[@MMako13]

Sole kefs 😅

[@hoseamatavao1208]

👍👍👍

[@dawsonsteffany2286]

Seki 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@MMako13]

Seki ah faafetai lava ah

[@renezme.production]

Tufuga Suluape? 🙂

[@jpowell2603]

Samoan tatau originated in Fiji right?

[@dukobigred4785]

Fiji where the song said,is village in east samoan name fitiuta thank you much😂❤

[@dukobigred4785]

Eastern Manu'a HOME OF FALLEN ANGEL TAGALOALAGI CREATOR OF ALL POLYNESIAN RACE.B.C.

[@yepokay9588]

thought sāmoan women only got tattooed from the waist to knee

[@lextoa4191]

Taulima

[@ChrisEAdlay]

Tua - back Lima - hand

[@dioncross6151]

Far cry 3?

[@bpswank429]

Is she afakasi

[@KingkongAGSOM]

Shes afalua 😂

[@bpswank429]

@@KingkongAGSOM pukio

[@biggteez12]

Afa kolu 🤪

[@MMako13]

tama uli

[@usosallday]

She got 🎂s tho 🤔

[@MMako13]

Oi sole

[@sillau9]

How she keeping it alive,it's not dying in the first place.. Oh wait,is they talking about in the area where she at? Lol

[@ganchkahui5388]

It's time to leave these old ways in the past. They have no meaning, find real meaning fam

[@ganchkahui5388]

@Supa Dupa It's time to live in modern times. Stop living in these ancient times. Come to the now... It's 2022 and soon it'll be 2030 and then so on. The ways of these ancient methods are done with, they contribute no growth to modern day times. The old ways is nothing but a clown of act for self pride and entertainment which is ignorant

[@ganchkahui5388]

@Supa Dupa to have pride, one must have ignorance. Pride is born out of ignorance. A person with pride won't stand insults and only ignorant people get offended... Stop wishing for a time that will never come. Understand that you are the condition of your accumulated knowledge and experiences of your up bringing. That up bringing has deceived you, your living in a deception. Please come back as a human being and understand that your conditioning is no different from any other civilization in the world. YOU ARE SEPERATING YOURSELF FROM YOUR INNER BEING BY IDENTIFYING WITH SOMETHING THAT IS NEVER SO. You do this, you'll live a happier and joyful life... Stop going in and out of anger. Happy then angry and so on within the battlefield of your emotions Go be

[@anak8614]

​@@ganchkahui5388 How's about you salapu your mouth with the lapisi coming out of it, if people want to stick to the old traditional proper ways of tatau let them be out of pride and respect for their craft that has been passed down from generation to generation. She is doing a good job but if ever I or anyone our family considered getting a tattoo it would not be from her end of story.

[@peterthepakeha2799]

Demonic tattoos, welldone on the bandage.

[@top5deadoralive746]

The same bandage you should use when you finally cut your 4skin

[@atajposala4200]

Repent the kingdom is near , repent Jesus is coming soon.