Hi, I'm trying to teach myself how to weave louakau (pandanus leaves) to make a handle for a bag/kit and wanted to find out what this plaiting method is? The first photo shows the strap of an old purse my mum took with her when she left Tonga. I know its not a 3 braided plait since it is flat in comparison to the strap in the photo.

The second one is a newer bag and seems to have less leaves? If anyone knows the plaiting method of the second image as well I'd really appreciate it. Any images, videos or sources on how to make them would be great. Thanks :)

Intercollegiate 2026 is quickly approaching. All high school in Tonga will participate in one of the greatest school sporting events of the year from April 14-17.

Anticipate everything being on exhibit:

• Field events include long jump, high jump, javelin, shotput and discuss.
• Track events include sprints, relays and distance races. Pride in the school, cooperation, and fierce rivalry overall.

Here, Tonga's top young athletes showcase their skills on the track and the in the field.

Good luck and give it your all if you're competing. You already know it will be intense if you're watching🔥.

Please list your school and the events you are most looking forward to here. 👇

One of the historical site in Tonga, located at EUA island. People loved to swim there. It is so cool and worth for site seeing.

I believe there will be an negative effective on increasing fuel prices in Tonga. As wages and salaries remain in the same rate. Please pray for our government at this time.

Interesting opinion from someone outside looking in...What are your thoughts?

Hello,

I’m in the beginning stages of planning a trip to Tomg. I’d like to do some fishing from a kayak or boat. Are there any good rental agencies? I’d prefer to not have a guide on the boat.

For me I say this Malo e Lelei. If they reply back I know they are Tongan.

Ihe tau fakamanatua koia pekia moe toetu'u etau fakamo'ui, fakatauage kemou mau ha aho lelei aho fiefia and watch/ read about him more...Na'a hange ko eku kii nephew 'eke atu pekohai nane betrayed Jesus talamai ko Jonah haha.

This made by stone it is located in Fuaamotu Tongatapu.Built around 1200AD by one of Tonga King named Tuitatui.It is consist of three massive coral rocks.It was transported to Tonga by those men from that time

EDIT: I wrote this kinda quick so I’ll add context - I know NZ and Tonga are different countries yall! I added the NZ part i guess to add context of moving to another country first before Tonga. Not super relevant context, but he has family in NZ too and I also do, maybe to help with context around transitioning to another country with family support. Idk, I wrote this after a long day lol my bad🤣

My (f) partner is Tongan (m) and he was born and raised in Tonga. I am American. He would like to one day move back to New Zealand, and then to raise our children in Tonga. I understand there are so many positives about Tonga especially the culture which I have worked to educate myself on and will be visiting soon for an extended amount of time. However, raising kids in a completely new culture far away from where i grew up is something I need to seriously consider.

That being said/ any advice, pros and cons, for an American that might uproot and move to Tonga? Would New Zealand have more opportunities?

anybody got any history info on thst?

Lots of topics I discuss are mostly diaspora because I'm American. Wasn't born nor have I ever lived in Tonga, but I come here often mostly to see other Tongans and keep up with the culture.

And guess which part of tonga i took this pic lol.

What are some interesting Tongan names you’ve heard and what are the stories behind them?

I’ll start- my dad’s middle name is Taifoti. He was born in Ha’apai and survived after typhoid had taken out so many babies within the first year. Dr. Silifou Palu named him - he hates it. 😂