Understanding Tongans, involves heart and mind, says new THA president.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005 - 15:15
Tongans think differently, and their spiral thought is often seen as "scatter head thinking" by linear thinkers, leading to cultural differences and misunderstanding between the Tongans and palangis, the 11th Tonga History Conference in Melbourne was told by keynote speaker, Rev. Dr 'Asinate F. Samate. Photos by Adrienne L. Kaeppler and Filipe Tohi
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A must reading for every
A must reading for every Tongan
Congratulations on the publication of this deeply moving, meaningful, motivating and impressive article of Reverend Dr ‘Asinate Samate, a must reading for every Tongan! - Charles Afeaki, Literacy Programme Coordinator, Martin Hautus Institute, Onehunga