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Dwayne Johnson Shares Sacred Samoan Taualuga With Mom and Daughters in Hawaii

His Instagram post explains the customs, signaling plans for a family trip to Samoa this year.

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Overview

  • The Instagram video shows a family Taualuga performed on stage in Hawaii with Johnson’s mother, his daughters, and aiga present.
  • Johnson described the ceremony as sacred and emotional, saying participants could feel the mana.
  • He explained that removing his shirt displayed his Polynesian tatau and that slapping the ground signified respect for the moment.
  • In replies to fans, he said he is trying to bring his family to Samoa later this year for a homecoming.
  • Coverage highlights his childhood ties to Hawaii and his broader promotion of Polynesian culture through work such as Moana.