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Palace visit and red float parade highlight Tonga Rugby Union Centennial [1]

Nuku'alofa, Tonga

Monday, July 3, 2023 - 20:49

Tonga Rugby Union Centennial Parade, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

A highlight of the Tonga Rugby Union's centennial year celebrations this week was a red float parade held in the Nuku'alofa CBD on Saturday, 1 July 2023.

The Tonga Rugby Union [2] celebrations brought together the ‘Ikale Tahi Club and members of the local rugby community, their families and supporters.

Tonga Rugby Union Centennial Parade, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Their program started on Saturday morning, 1 July with the ‘Ikale Tahi, joining ex-‘Ikale Tahi players and Tonga Rugby Union making a traditional presentation to King Tupou VI, at the Royal Palace led by the Prime Minister, Hon. Hu'akavameiliku.

This was followed by a colourful float parade held under a theme Simply Red.

Nili Tu'ipulotu. Tonga Rugby Union Centennial Parade, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Prime Minister Hon. Hu'akavameiliku led a visit to the Royal Palace. Tonga Rugby Union Centennial, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: FB-Sovaleni

Later in the evening, the Prime Minister presented medals and certificates to some of the ex-'Ikale Tahi players, at Vuna Wharf.

On Friday, 14 July the 'Ikale Tahi will play Australia A at the Teufaiva Outdoor Stadium.

This will be followed by two home test matches against Canada on 10-15 August, the first matches hosted by Tonga on home soil, since 2017.

Tonga Rugby Union Centennial, visit to the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: FB-Sovaleni

Tonga Rugby Union Centennial, visit to the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: FB-Sovaleni
Tonga Rugby Union Centennial Parade, Nuku'alofa. 3 July 2023. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
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