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Taumafa Kava, the installation of King George Tupou V

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 18:15.  Updated on Friday, April 10, 2015 - 10:04.

Taumafa Kava, the installation of King George Tupou V

Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 18:15
The traditional installation of the king took place today with a Taumafa Kava ceremony on Pangai Lahi next to the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa. King George Tupou V is the fifth king in the Tupou dynasty and the 23rd Tu'i Kanokupolu - a traditional title also held by Tonga's monarchs. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Peter Poulsen.

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