Nuku'alofa holds float parade for 'Ikale Tahi [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 - 15:15. Updated on Sunday, December 15, 2013 - 16:25.
Photos by Kalisi Tui'onuku and Linny Folau
The 'Ikale Tahi team featuring Pierre Hola, Kaiongo Tupou and Ualosi Kailea.
Finau Maka on top of the Firepower float waves to admiring fans.
A colourful float parade for the 'Ikale Tahi Rugby Team were joined by hundreds of people in central Nuku'alofa this afternoon.
The float parade was the first time that most of the people in Tongatapu got up close to see the rugby stars after arriving in the country last night.
The 'Ikale Tahi team were carried in a special float parade from the Tu'imatamona wharf to Nuku'alofa's Central Business District. Upon arrival at the old Tungi Arcade block the players were swamped by fans whom were either screaming for a kiss, a picture or an autograph.
Hundreds of people who were dressed all in red lined the streets, some standing on their vehicles, even on rooftops just to catch a better glimpse of the victorious rugby team.
'Ikale Tahi supporters goes all red for the special day.
The 'Ikale Team and Management with Hon Phaedra Fusitu'a.
'Ikale Tahi players Ualosi Kailea, Vungakoto Lilo, 'Enele Taufa, Sione Mone and Pierre Hola.
'Ifalemi Taukafa, Lotu Filipino and Finau Maka.
'Ikale Tahi players being introduced to the crowd after the float parade.
The 'Ikale Tahi Management Team.
'Ikale Tahi supporters.
The 'Ikale Tahi performs sipitau to the crowd in central Nuku'alofa.
Tongan flag fly's high with Young 'Ikale Tahi supporters.
Colourful float parade in central Nuku'alofa.
Float featuring young 'Ikale Tahi Fans.
Rainbow Bakery and workers on their float.
A Welcome Home float to the 'Ikale Tahi by supporters.
Sunquick drink joins the parade.
'Ikale Tahi supporters.
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