HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -In honor of Tongan National Day, a special event is being held at the West Oahu Veterans Center to celebrate Tongan Culture and the contributions they have made within Hawaii ...

Like all Polynesians, Tongans love singing and dancing – and are incredibly friendly History has seen the rise and fall of numerous empires that drew into their governance many far-flung lands and, ...

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The origins of the native Tongan juggling art known as hiko. Why do all the women in Tonga know how to juggle? That simple question set off a search for answers captured in the documentary, "The Queen ...

To read about the other Culture Shifters, return to the list here. It’s been a whirlwind year for filmmaker Kymon Greyhorse. Six months after he graduated from the University of New Mexico, he learned ...

Ha'amonga ‘a Mau'i Historic Park at Heketā near Niutoua; Ancient Royal Tombs at Lapaha in the village of Mu'a Ha'amonga ‘a Mau'i Historic Park According to oral traditions which have subsequently been ...

It’s almost 7 am when I awaken to the sounds of the sea. Opening my eyes, I see the first rays of the sun bringing a new day to the South Pacific. There’s nothing to block my view since one side of ...

PARK CITY — Utah's Tongan community is embracing a film featured at this year's Sundance Film Festival. It focuses on their language and cultural identity. "Lea Tupu'anga Mother Tongue" is a short ...