Malu Tips with Suluafi Brianna Fruean

"Being gifted the malu is like having Samoa tattooed into your body"

As more and more women look forward to receiving their malu -particularly in the diaspora, we take you on a journey to know the basics about how to prepare, what to wear, what you need to take and what to expect.

This important part of Samoan culture is a special time for families, and being prepared with knowledge and know-how is what may help to navigate this ceremony with confidence.

Here are some basic tips on the who, how, what and why to prepare for a Malu and the Samaga ceremony that is part of this celebration.