A Zumba program is promoting an active and healthy lifestyle in central Nuku'alofa.

An initiative of Tonga Health, the program is aimed at promoting healthy living for all Tongans. It advocates the importance of exercise and making smart lifestyle choices to combat non-communicable diseases. The programs are run by Zumba instructors with different stakeholders in a variety of locations.

Tonga Post Ltd is the latest to take up the program to encourage their employees to be more active. On April 12, Tonga Post staff and their families joined in their first Zumba class at Vaololoa Tonga Post parking area.

Tonga Post and Tonga Fast Print Ltd CEO, Mr 'Alipate Tavo, told Matangi Tonga the program runs for eight weeks.

“Zumba is held every Friday after work and after the first session, some of our employees will be trained to conduct Zumba classes so we can continue on without a trainer.”

“It’s good to be active and healthy which also contributes to a better work environment.”

He said the Zumba classes are open to their employees, their families, and the nearby community and public, and added that Tonga Post is grateful to Tonga Health for the opportunity to be part of the program.