Malu
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Type of tattoo
Malu is a traditional Samoan tattoo applied to women. The malu covers the legs from just below the knee to the upper thighs just below the buttocks, and is typically finer and more delicate in design compared to the peʻa, the tattoo worn by men. The malu takes its name from a particular lozenge-shaped motif of the same name, usually tattooed behind the knee, in the popliteal fossa. It is one of the key motifs not seen on men. According to Samoan scholar Albert Wendt and tattooist Sua Sulu'ape Paulo II, in tattooing, the term malu refers to notions of sheltering and protection. Samoan women were also tattooed on the hands and sometimes the lower abdomen. These practices have undergone a resurgence since the late 1990s.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Coordinates
- 31.377, 121.294
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Malu
Malu is the kind of destination you find in China. The local offer centres on nightlife and water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Malu
Nightlife in Malu
(1)For nightlife, expect Disco. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Malu.
Water Sports in Malu
(1)Looking for water sports? Malu has Wakeboard. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Malu.
Getting there & around
Malu rewards a slow approach — a hub in China, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Shanghai on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Malu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Malu known for?
- Travellers associate Malu with nightlife and water sports. It sits in China.
- What can you do in Malu?
- Malu is tagged with Disco and Wakeboard, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Malu located?
- Malu belongs to China, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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