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Fa'a Samoa, or the Samoan way describes a culture rich in the tra ditional culture which is a way of life on these islands. Developmental pressures on island resources and western influences threaten their traditional life, yet the culture remains a vital dynamic living force that strives for progress in an environmentally sound way. The balance of development and resource preservation is a challenge everywhere. However, the desire to additionally preserve a culture in the face of an ever changing world brings new challenges to these islands. Experience American Samoa, her culture, environmental challenges and adaptations, in this informative video.