101. Tonga A spectacular, comprehensive overview of Tongan material culture, It s ahandsome overview of Tongan culture with a focus on art and society. http://www.longitudebooks.com/find/d/748/pc/South Pacific/mcms.html

Choose a Region Polar Regions North America Middle America South America Northern Europe Southern Europe Mediterranean Middle East Africa South Asia Southeast Asia Advanced Search Have An Item Number? ... Visiting SOUTH PACIFIC Tonga READING AND TRAVEL GUIDE Click on Essential Reading for the featured set of Tonga books and a map. We offer free shipping on anything else you order with the travel books package. These items are available for , including U.S. shipping, a discount (Item no. EXPAC19) E-mail this reading guide Printer-friendly version Select Item Lonely Planet Tonga A comprehensive guide to the island nation in the hallmark Lonely Planet style with a good overview of history and culture, excellent local maps, a section of color photographs and outstanding information on what to do and where to go, eat and sleep. The Art of Tonga A spectacular, comprehensive overview of Tongan material culture, this handsome book features the sculpture, body adornment, canoes, clubs, containers, tools, textiles and other art of Tonga, ancient and modern. Well illustrated throughout with stunning examples. It's a handsome overview of Tongan culture with a focus on art and society. The Happy Isles of Oceania, Paddling the Pacific

102. Mundo Étnico / Pacific Web Dutch non profit organization promotes dance cultures from the South Pacific islands, including Samoa, Hawaii, Cook Islands, Rapanui, tonga, Tuvalu, New Zealand, Fiji. http://www.mundoetnico.nl

103. Culture emerged socially unscathed, but unlike neighbouring American Samoa andTonga - Western culture has arrived but not dominated the islands of Tuvalu. http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/tuvalu/about_destin/culture.asp

About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News member of Tuvalu Culture Tuvaluan culture is steeped in the Polynesian tradition, brought to the islands by Tongans and Samoans in the 14th century AD. Although most Tuvaluans these days are Christian, their adherance to traditional life is still an important and visible ingredient in daily life. Perhaps due to a combination of the Polynesian tradition of respect for family, community and environment and the islands' isolation from the modern world, Tuvalu was named the only nation in the world above reproach for human rights violations by a panel of observers in June 1998. Given the missionary tradition in the Pacific over the last two hundred years, it is surprising that the locals have emerged socially unscathed, but - unlike neighbouring American Samoa and Tonga - Western culture has arrived but not dominated the islands of Tuvalu. Religion is a big part of Tuvaluan life and the Sunday service is the most important event in the week. Tuvalu has been described as 'very religious' by visitors, and strict Congregational Protestantism is evident in everything from church services to business dealings. As with other Christianised Pacific islands, this imported religion has been seamlessly interwoven into the complex code of traditional ethics and behaviour.

104. Tonga Computers tonga Computers. http//www.tongatapu.net.to/. Tau`olunga komipiuta tongaculture computers The page for computers for tonga tonganised systems, http://www.ezilon.com/world/countries/tonga/tonga_computers/index.shtml

Home Site Submit Advertise Select: Europe World News Images MP3/Music EUROPE WEB DIRECTORY AND INTERNET SEARCH ENGINE Home World Countries Tonga Tonga Computers Sponsored Listings Search Results Microsoft Education - Fresh Start for Donated Computers your school ever received donated personal computers that were delivered without the appropriate ... Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Turks and Caicos Islands Tuvalu U.S. Minor Outlying http://www.microsoft.com/education/freshstart/freshstart.asp http://dir.yahoo.com/regional/countries/tonga/Computers_and_Internet/ Computer Tone - Compare at NexTag - www.nextag.comAt NexTag.... movies. Windows computers are still not able to display all needed accents. The page for computers for Tonga: Tonganised systems, computer training, webhosting The page for Tonga culture: Tonga Computers - Tonga - Computers Website Directory http://www.wowdirectory.com/dir/552/203.php Planet Tonga Welcome to Planet Tonga - the largest online community for the Tongan people Connect ... Computers and Internet (23) Education and Reference (59) Entertainment and Recreation (62) Government (12) http://planet-tonga.com/guide

105. Tongan History Key to the preservation of the Tongan culture is the concept of tauhi vaha a, Tongan culture in Hawai i can be seen in Tongan homes, which display some http://www.islander-magazine.com/js7tongan.html

Contents Calendar Mahalo Mail TONGANS: UNBROKEN TRADITIONS Tongans in Hawai'i display one of the most intact cultures of old Polynesia. Tongan life dates back to about 1000 B.C., some 1000 to 1500 years before the migration of Polynesians north to Hawai'i. Today, Tongans continue to bring their ways to Hawai'i, reminding everyone of olden days. Key to the preservation of the Tongan culture is the concept of tauhi vaha'a, a Tongan vow to maintain ties between family and community, helping to preserve the culture from outside influences. Tongans hold po-lotu, evening gatherings where as many as 1,500 celebrate and discuss religion, family and community. Often open to the public, po-lutu provide an opportunity to experience Tongan music and to feel the strength of the Tongan brotherhood in Hawai'i. One reason for a strong sense of community is a decision made in Tonga in the 1860s to keep all land under Tongan ownership. This made Tonga's destiny much different from Hawai'i's, where kings and chiefs gave land to foreigners and changed the ancient land management system so that property could be sold to anyone. Tongan culture in Hawai'i can be seen in Tongan homes, which display some of the best examples of Polynesian tapa, a cloth made from the bark of the paper mulberry plant. From this tapa, clothing and wall hangings are crafted and

106. Tonga (09/05) At about the same time, young Tongan nobles serving as mercenaries took Tonganculture to Fiji s most eastern island group, the Laus. http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/16092.htm

Bureau of Public Affairs Electronic Information and Publications Office Background Notes Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs September 2005 Background Note: Tonga PROFILE OFFICIAL NAME: Kingdom of Tonga Geography Area: 747 sq. km. (288 sq. mi.). Cities: Capital Nuku'alofa (pop. 34,000). Terrain: 169 islands, mainly raised coral but some volcanic. Climate: Tropical, modified by trade winds. Warm season (December to May), cool season (May to December). People Nationality: Noun and adjective Tongan(s). Population (2002 est.): 110,237. Age structure: 37.1% below 14; 4.2% over 65. Annual growth rate (2002 est.): 1.94%. Ethnic groups: Tongan 98%, other Polynesian, European. Religions: Wesleyan Methodist, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Seventh-day Adventist, Mormon. Languages: Tongan, English. Education: Literacy (2001 est.)98.5%. Health: Infant mortality rate (2002 est.)12.62/1,000. Life expectancy at birth 68.56 yrs.: female72.14 years; male67.05 years. Work force (1997 est.) 33,908: Agriculture Unemployment (1996 est.): 13.3%. Government Type: Constitutional hereditary monarchy.

107. Planet Tonga Online community for the people of tonga. It also delineate a distinct tongancultural group. In pondering our childhood and upbringing in America, http://planet-tonga.com/articles/tongan-lang.shtml

Welcome to Planet Tonga - the largest online community for the Tongan people Connect: Forums Chat Email Announcements ... Random Chat Find: People Directory Web Directory Business Directory Info: Newswire Weather Career Center Profiles: Community Spotlight Education Sports Interviews ... Entertainment Literacy: Tefua 'a Vaka Lautala (Language Journal), Articles Shopping: eShop Featured Site(s) PT Newswire Language Journal "CAN WE BECOME TONGAN WITHOUT SPEAKING TONGAN?" This article is dedicated with much love to our maternal grandparents, Tonga and 'Ana Malohifo'ou, and our parents, Tevita and Lakalaka Ka'ili, for entrusting us with our ancestral priceless treasure; the Tongan Language. (Tongan version of this article was first published on Si'i Le'o E Peau, May 1998 issue) Upon understanding this relationship, we begin to conceptualize the connection between cultural identity and our native language. In understanding and speaking our native tongue we are endowed with a sense of connection, commonality, and bond toward our cultural community. It is through these associations that we begin to completely identify with our native culture. This identification cements a sense of cultural dignity and validation. It also delineate a distinct Tongan cultural group.

108. Tongans - Culture - Te Ara Encyclopedia Of New Zealand Tongan culture recognises only very strict gender roles. Girls are brought up tobe submissive and to stay at home, whereas boys are reared to be http://www.teara.govt.nz/NewZealanders/NewZealandPeoples/Tongans/3/en

You are here: Te Ara Home New Zealanders New Zealand Peoples Tongans Culture The Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Breakaway Methodists Language programmes Home–school partnership Religion Since the arrival of missionaries in Tonga, the Christian Church has been central to the identity and culture of Tongans. When they first came to New Zealand they held Tongan-language church gatherings in inner-city private homes. As increasing numbers arrived in the 1970s the Free Wesleyan Church in Tonga sent some ministers to lead these get-togethers. It was agreed that Tongans could conduct services in Methodist Church buildings, and observe the regulations and rules of the Methodist Church of New Zealand. As the community grew in the 1980s and 1990s, Tongans built churches themselves, and some left the Methodist Church of New Zealand to run them. The major group was the Free Wesleyan Church, with a big building in Māngere. In the 2000s, the acceptance by the Methodist Church of gay ministers caused hundreds of Tongans to break away and either start their own denomination or join an existing one, such as the Free Wesleyan. Matters of gender Tongan culture recognises only very strict gender roles. Girls are brought up to be submissive and to stay at home, whereas boys are reared to be independent and mobile. As adults, men have more political power, but women are ranked higher in the community. The terms fakaleitī (like a lady) and fakatangata (like a man) are the Tongan words for gays. When they are not in sexual relationships, these people are usually ignored, but as sexual beings they tend to be condemned as perverts.

109. SBS Radio - Tongan tongan culture 11 july Part 2 25.7.2005 Story of Tu anekivale Play MP3 Play Real tongan culture begining of water mixed 25.7.2005 http://www9.sbs.com.au/radio/language.php?news=arts&language=Tongan

110. The Islands Of Tonga As befits a kingdom, the Islands of tonga at the Polynesian Cultural Centerinclude a onequarter scale replica of the late Queen Salote s Fale Fakatu i or http://www.polynesia.com/islands/tonga.html

Super Ambassador Ambassador Luau Ambassador Hawaiian Alii Luau ... Islands Malo e Lelei ...or "good health" is the Polynesian greeting of Tonga, where His Royal Highness, King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the last remaining monarch in the South Pacific, reigns over his loyal Polynesian subjects. Revering the king, the hereditary descendant of the paramount chief, is just one manifestation of how Tongans have managed to hold on firmly to their ancient culture, including language, customs, food, housing and architecture. The young Tongans you will meet at the Polynesian Cultural Center will gladly share much of their heritage with you. In fact, you might say they will greet you royally. Island activities ta nafa or drumming presentation that actually starts by learning the simple yet graceful motions of a mauluulu sitting dance. For example, you'll learn the difference between clapping with a

111. Tonga - Countrywatch.com tonga. Cultural Disorientation and Transitional Adjustment. This section is aprimer for use by CountryWatch.com users in learning about the issues of http://aol.countrywatch.com/aol_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=172&SECTION=APP&TOPIC=CDATA&T

112. MOFA: Japan-Tonga Relations Japan has been the top bilateral donor to tonga since 1993. CulturalGrant (cumulative total fiscal 19752004). 133.2 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid) http://www.mofa.go.jp/region/asia-paci/tonga/

(Japanese) skip navigations Sitemap Other Languages ... Pacific Japan-Tonga Relations June 2005 Basic Data Diplomatic Relations: Established in July 1970 Japanese Nationals: Number of Japanese residing in Tonga: 50 (Oct 1998) Trade with Japan (1999): Exports: 1,224 million yen (pumpkin, tuna) Imports: 204 million yen (machinery) Direct Investment from Japan: none Japan's Economic Cooperation: List of Grant Aid - Exchange of Notes in Fiscal Year 2004 Loans: none Grants: US$1.9 million (1998) Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$67.98 million) Technical cooperation: US$3.13 million (1998) Cumulative total as of December 31, 1998: US$43.64 million Japan has been the top bilateral donor to Tonga since 1993. VIP Visits From Japan to Tonga Year Name Takashi Hasegawa (House of Representatives) Bunbei Hara (House of Councilors), Megumu Sato (House of Representatives) (Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Union (APPU) member's visit) From Tonga to Japan Year Name His Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV Prime Minister Baron Vaea of Houma His Royal Highness Crown Prince Tupouto'a (Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence) Cultural Grant (cumulative total fiscal 1975-2004) 133.2 million yen (Cultural Grant Aid)

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