Training in the building and maintaining of Popao (outrigger canoes) is being held in ‘Eua, starting on April 14, with the aim to complete 20 canoes within two weeks. This initiative invests in indigenous knowledge for resilient communities.
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Results for outrigger canoes
Monday 19 April 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Monday 1 December 2014
Tu’anekivale, Vava'u
The traditional art of rowing outrigger canoes is being taught to children at Tu‘anekivale Primary School in Vava’u.
Wednesday 10 September 2014
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga’s first women’s crew to compete at an international outrigger canoe competition leaves for Samoa this week to represent Tonga at the Alo Paopao Regatta Festival.
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Monday 11 April 2011
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Auckland, New Zealand
A group of Auckland-Tongan outrigger canoe enthusiasts are keen to get young Tongans interested in the sport.
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