More Lakalaka performances for King's coronation [1]
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 12:45. Updated on Monday, June 15, 2015 - 12:18.
Photos by Peter Poulsen
Traditional dance entertainment for the celebration of the Coronation of HM King George Tupou V were performed on August 2 at the Mala'e Pangai.
Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata‘aho, Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan, King George Tupou V, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and the Duke of Gloucester. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
The Fola‘osi lakalaka performed by dancers from Kanokupolu. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
The Laione lakalaka performed by dancers from Kolomotu‘a. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
The Laione lakalaka performed by dancers from Kolofo‘ou. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
The Laione lakalaka performed by dancers from Kolofo‘ou. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
The Laione lakalaka by Kolofo‘ou. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
Laione lakalaka performed by dancers from Kolofo‘ou. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
The Laione by Kolofo‘ou. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
Men from the village Houma perform the kailao. Pangai Lahi. 2 August 2008
See also: Joyful sunny Lakalaka winds up Coronation celebrations [2]
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