Christmas cheer and presents for disabled [1]
Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 23:26. Updated on Friday, December 21, 2018 - 09:47.
Excited members of the Alonga Centre for the Disabled were treated to a Christmas lunch and received presents from HRH Princess Pilolevu Tuita.
The gifts were presented by Hon Halaevalu Moheofo Aleamotu'a on behalf of her mother HRH Pilolevu Tuita who is currently abroad.
Fungani ‘Oliveti, a carer at the disabled centre, said that the festivities were part of Christmas celebrations that were annually hosted by the Late Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata’aho. 'Oliveti commended Princess Pilolevu for continuing her mother's legacy.
"She provided everything today from the food, presents to the Christmas tree",
"We are always deeply grateful to her and her family for their continuous love and support to us."
"The Princess continues her late mother's legacy of providing much needed support to the disabled centre, something she had done up to her passing."
After feasting and dancing, Hon Halaevalu Moheofo and her niece Hon Fahina gave out the presents to the centre's disabled members, as well as to young children present at the centre.