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Chinese Spring Festival, the Year of the Pig [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Friday, February 1, 2019 - 23:06.  Updated on Saturday, February 2, 2019 - 08:47.

Chinese Ambassador to Tonga, HE Wang Baodong, toasts the New Year of the Pig. Chinese Embassy reception, Nuku'alofa. 31 January 2019.

The Chinese New Year and Spring Festival was celebrated at the Chinese Embassy, Nuku’alofa last night, 31 January.

The New Year 2019, according to Chinese culture, is the Year of the Pig. HE Wang Baodong, the Chinese Ambassador to Tonga explained that the Year of the Pig carries the meaning of Honesty, Tolerance, Happiness and Prosperity. On that note he reminded the gathering of a Chinese proverb which says “Where there is Wealth, there is a Way”.

Tonga’s Prime Minister, Hon. ‘Akilisi Pohiva responded by thanking the Chinese community for their contribution to enrich life in Tonga, and he assured them that Tonga is home for them.

The Chinese New Year celebration was entertained by a singing group from the Chinese community, and a Tongan traditional dancing group, and attended by members of the Chinese community, government officials and friends of the Embassy.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year, from left: a TCC staff member, Timote Katoanga (Tonga Cable), Prime Minister Hon 'Akilisi Pohiva, Sione Veikoso (TCC), and Sione Moala (Ministry of Tourism), Nuku'alofa. 31 January 2019.
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