Students rehearse for Coronation [1]
Friday, June 19, 2015 - 21:46
Photos by Linny Folau
The Coronation Education Day on Wednesday July 1 promises to be a spectacular event with thousands of student dancers massed at the Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium to perform for the king.
The official eight-day Coronation program begins with the King’s investiture as the 24th Tu‘i Kanokupolu at a Royal Kava ceremony, the Taumafa Kava, at the Mala‘e Pangai Lahi on Saturday, 27 June.
A week later, the Coronation service and ceremony will be held on Saturday, 4 July at the Centenary Church. Between 27 June and 7 July the program also includes a military parade, cultural performances and feasting.
The program ends with a Military Tattoo on Tuesday, 7 July.