Samoa has a population of 214,000 people. The traditional sports are kirikiti, a unique version of cricket played with handmade balls, and a three-sided bat. The staple foods are root vegetables like yam and taro, as well as Samoan pancakes made with mashed bananas. Dinner often includes umu (cooked underground) and coconut cream. Culturally, visitors find a more relaxed pace - being three hours late for a meeting is acceptable. Traditional arts include tapa cloth and tattoos, while love songs are very popular in traditional Samoan music.