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Traditional dancing for King's Birthday [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, July 4, 2016 - 19:34.  Updated on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 - 10:29.

Fola'osi Lakalaka, with Princess Pilolevu and Lord Vaea. King’s Birthday, Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, 3 July 2016.

Photos by Pesi Fonua.

Following lively brass band performances by the Royal Corps of Musicians, dancers from Kanokupolu performed the Fola'osi Lakalaka today for the King's birthday luncheon held in marquees at the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa. HM King Tupou VI is 57 years old this year.

In spite of a heavy shower before lunch, the sun came out for the afternoon performances, which were enjoyed by members of the Royal Family and their guests following a military parade at Pangai Lahi next to the Royal Palace.

Princess Pilolevu and Lord Vaea were the vahenga for the Lakalaka. Dancers from Pea performed a sitting dance, the Ma'ulu'ulu, and Kolovai women performed a Tau'olunga (Tokolahi).

HM King Tupou VI. Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2016.
Princess Pilovelu and Princess 'Ofeina, Folaosi Lakalaka, King’s Birthday, Royal Palace, Nuku’alofa, 3 July 2016.
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King Tupou VI [4]
Princess Pilolevu [5]
Lord Vaea [6]
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