Tongans Continue to mourn the loss of their King
Activities incurred throughout the mourning period for His Late Majesty of Tonga…
The green grass seemed like it had been vacuumed, especially where all the rubbish use to be. It could be a poster picture for the motto “Keep Tonga Beautiful”. Yet, the reality is that many had put it a lot of time and hard work to comply with traditional rules for cleaning of the Royal Tomb (Mala’e Kula) located in Nuku’alofa. The former college of King Taufa’ahau Tupou IV; namely Toloa College and Queen Salote College took up the responsibility of sweeping the whole field of with their hands.
Showing of Respect with Style
The following are snap shots from various sites from Nuku’alofa to Haveluloto.
“Prime Minister’s Office”
“Church of Tonga – Nuku’alofa”– The decoration suits the fence and creativity seems to be a natural gift for members of this church.
“7 Day Adventist Church”– This was taken early in the morning. It was cloudy and I was hoping for a better lighting, but I didn’t have the time to wait it out due to other commitments that were demanding my time.
LDS-True Church at Mailetaha– It is amazing to see the display of dedication, love and respect. I perceive that the emphasis of purple was due to the highest rank in the Tongan Royals.
“Shoreline Group/TONFON Office”– At first I was stunned of the expressing of respect with black flag. Perhaps, Public Relations proposal for something unique would have been the key to such a display.
“Malietaha Plaza”–On the 2nd level is the main office of TongaSat.
Written By: Kisione Taufa
Date: 15 September 2006
Time: 7:30 am Pacific Time
Place: Kingdom of Tonga
September 15th, 2006 at 10:47 pm
a follow up of previous comments!!
Malo ‘aupito e ngaue tootooivi hono ‘omi e ng ‘ata fk’ofo’ofa ‘aupito ko ‘enii mo e ng fkmatala mahino neongo ‘oku ‘ikai ke mau ‘i Tonga na ke kaungaa tengihia hotau hauu ka ‘oku langa pea uhu ‘i homau ngaahi lotoo ‘a e peau
kaafakafa ni.
We’re all joinin hands in prayers ki loto tatau n all us Tongans for this immense loss!!
Loloma levu.
September 15th, 2006 at 10:48 pm
a job well done and aimin for some more of this update!
September 15th, 2006 at 11:17 pm
A very excellent piece of news n all the lucks ki he fatongia ni!!
Yours’ faithfully,
September 16th, 2006 at 4:21 am
Hi Saane,
I feel joy in heart of the little tasks that we have done for planet-tonga, especially Tongans around the world.
Regards,
Kisione
September 16th, 2006 at 11:48 am
Thanks again for the pictures, I love it!!
you wouldn’t happen to be in the neighbourhood of Ma’ufanga would you? hehe, would really love to see a snapshot of the Ma’ufanga Uesiliana church hehe……just kidding tk.
Malo e ngaue lahi mei hena….so much appreciated, your effors and hard work in getting these pictures for our viewing.
Malo
pryn
September 16th, 2006 at 3:46 pm
THESE PICTURES BRING BAK MEM0RIES
September 17th, 2006 at 9:17 am
Hi pryn,
No worries Ma’ufanga photo “Coming Soon” to Blog near you!! …. hahaaaa
Anyway, I am glowing in my heart for the appreciation of work done so far!
Malo
Kisione
September 20th, 2006 at 9:59 am
Can u get a pic of Fanga please?? The FWC or anything but in Fanga.
Thanks for your hard work anyway..
September 21st, 2006 at 5:01 am
Hi fangalover,
Nova Store is situated in Fanga.
*wonder why u ask?*