King Tupou VI opens Ha‘apai Show [1]
Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 21:25. Updated on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 - 21:44.
The Ha’apai Royal Agriculture, Fisheries and Tourism Trade Show was opened by King Tupou VI in Pangai, Ha'apai on Saturday, June 23.
Abundant food crops, seafood, fine woven fats and handicrafts were on display at the Lea’aetohi Grounds.
The show continues to Vava’u on July 13, Niuatoputapu on July 18, Niuafo’ou on July 19, ‘Eua on July 25 before concluding in Tongatapu on July 28.
The annual event organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Forests and Fisheries (MAFFF) is to encourage the development of these sectors and in the interest of food security.