Princess Pilolevu opens Futa Helu Library [1]
Monday, February 10, 2014 - 14:15. Updated on Monday, February 10, 2014 - 17:42.
Princess Pilolevu and Sisi'uno Helu. February 2014.
The Futa Helu Library at the ‘Atenisi Institute, Kolomotu’a, opened by Princess Pilolevu on February 7, is named after the late Professor Futa Helu, the founder and the director of 'Atenisi.
Professor Futa Helu passed away at 75, in February 2010.
Princess Pilolevu said the library commemorated the work and the contribution to the development of education in Tonga made by the late Professor Futa Helu, who was an authority on Tongan history. The Princess had fond memories of working closely with him in the Tonga History Association.
Dr ‘Opeti Taliai the Dean of 'Atenisi University said that the Futa Helu Library was a joint effort by the 'Atenisi Institute and a number of organisations in New Zealand, the Auckland University Library, Auckland Public Library, and the Church of Tonga Parish in Mangere that donated bookshelves, tables and chairs.
He said that the 'Atenisi Alumni in New Zealand donated books, and the Fe’ofa’aki Shipment Agency delivered them to Tonga.
The launching of the Futa Helu Library was attended by the Japanese Ambassador, HE Dr Kazuchika Hamuro; the Australian High Commissioner, HE Mr Brett Aldam, and the New Zealand High Commissioner, HE Mr Mark Talbot.
A student, Tevita Molisi Manu'atu was conferred a Bachelor of Arts (high distinction) during the ceremony.