Princess Regent tours Vava'u outer islands

Princess Regent tours Vava'u outer islands [1]

Neiafu, Vava'u

Thursday, June 8, 2006 - 12:00. Updated on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 - 19:58.

Photos by Dianne Schultz

Princess Regent HRH Pilolevu.

Two Falevai women dancing happily.

The Princess Regent Princess Pilolevu was welcomed with opened arms by the people of the southern outer islands of Vava'u this week.

On Tuesday, June 6 the Princess Regent visited the islands of Hunga, Ovaka, Nuapapu, Matamaka and Falevai.

Princess Pilovelu last visited these islands three years ago. “There is still a lot of work we wish to do to assist these islands, but today it was wonderful just seeing all the people,” she said.

The Princess was to visit Otea, Kapa, Taunga, Ofu, and Olo'ua on June 7.

Meanwhile, the right of the Princess Regent, Princess Pilolevu to officially open parliament last week, is causing a bit of a stir in the capital Nuku'alofa.

Princess Regent HRH Pilolevu on a boat ride during the festivities.

Welcoming Princess Regent HRH Pilolevu at the village of Hunga, Vava'u.

Saying farewell to Princess Regent HRH Pilolevu at the village of Hunga, Vava'u.

Saying farewell to Princess Regent HRH Pilolevu at the village of Matamaka, Vava'u.

A traditional tau'olunga dance performed by a Nuapapu girl.

Saying farewell to Princess Regent HRH Pilolevu at the village of Ovaka, Vava'u.