The funeral of Tonga's King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the first of a Tongan monarch in 41 years, today presented to the world a vivid picture of Tonga in the first decade of the 21st century.
The new King, George Tupou V, in full uniform as the Chief in Command of the Tonga Defence Service, with his soldiers, commanded the dignified funeral service, with civilians uniformly clad in black carrying out all the religious and cultural activities. Photographs by Pesi Fonua, Linny Folau, Peter Poulsen and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Tuesday 19 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
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Tuesday 19 September 2006
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Canberra, Australia
‘Oiau e! 'Oiaue! 'Oiaue! homau fakapo! ‘Oku mau hu louifi mo tangi lolotu ko ha fakalelu ki he ngaahi lo'i fofonga na! - Fa‘u ‘e S.Lafitani Tofua‘ipangai. Lo‘au Research Society,
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of people are presenting funeral gifts and paying their final tributes to the late King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV at the Royal Palace, Nuku‘alofa, although they cannot view him while he is lying in state in the throne room.
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Sydney, Australia
A Farewell to a Special King. King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. By Andrew Fifita.
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
We remember and thank His Majesty for his inspiration to the people of Tonga through his own fitness program. - Sune, Chris, Shane, Chas and Hayley Egan
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Funeral presentations continue in Tonga in the lead-up to tomorrow's State funeral of HM King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Melbourne, Australia
The West and its Western media need to be educated on some aspects of Tongan culture so they can be enlightened regarding our rituals and the relationship of Tongans with their beloved King. It is rude and highly inappropriate that during our time of mourning, offensive articles and news by some Western newspapers, radio personalities and television are mocking the late King and His Majesty Tupou V. - Loketi Niua Latu
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Monday 18 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Etita, Fakatulou atu mo e Fu'u Toa-ko Hangai Tokelau, Loto Tatau mo e Fangatapu. - Pulotu 'Ilavalu, Kolofo'ou,
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Sunday 17 September 2006
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Houmala‘e‘ia, Tonga
It is only now that He has gone that I look back and realize how much He has done for Tonga and us his peoples. Like thousands of my contemporaries, we were all brought up in a great schooling system. - Finau Fonua
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Sunday 17 September 2006
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Lau, Fiji
I was first appalled and outraged by the very insensitive and disrespectful remarks by Mr. Laws concerning our beloved Monarch His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV. However, I now find it rather amusing how Mr. Laws has exposed his ignorance and bigotry for all to see.
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Saturday 16 September 2006
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Tonga's royal tombs, Mala‘ekula, in central Nuku‘alofa were a hive of activity this week as workmen prepare for the state funeral of His Late Majesty King Taufa‘ahau Tupou IV on Tuesday September 19. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Saturday 16 September 2006
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
HM Queen Halaevalu Mata‘aho received funeral presentations from her grandchildren, the children of the late Lord Ma‘atu and Lady Alaileula Tuku‘aho, yesterday at the Royal Palace. Photos by Peter Poulsen
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Saturday 16 September 2006
Neiafu, Vava'u
‘Oku ou ongo‘’i lifusia ke u lea atu ‘aki he kohai kita me‘’avale kete kau ‘i he popoaki ki he Hau ‘o e ‘Otu Felenite, kuo hulutu‘a ‘‘a e langa hoto fatu’i he’ofa ki he Tama ko Taufa’ahau ka ko e Tu’i ’o e’Otu Tonga mo e ngaahi maa’imoa ola kuo ne fai ’o ’inasi kotoa ai ’a hono kakai. - Telesia Kolo
Saturday 16 September 2006
Nadi, Fiji
'Oku ou kole fakamolemole atu kae tuku pe mu'a ke u hufanga atu he ngaahi fakatapu kuo 'osi fakatapua he paenga ni kae tuku mai ha ki'i faingamalie ke u kau atu he talanoa kuo fakaava mai 'e he tangata 'o Siosiua L Tofua'ipangai. 'Oku ou fakamalo lahi heni kia Siosiua ko hono 'ohake 'a e fo'i mo'oni ko 'eni ki he fala 'o e talanoa' he 'oku fu'u mahu'inga 'aupito lolotonga 'a 'etau fepunou'i 'i he fakamasiva kuo kafo ai e loto 'o e Tonga kotoa pe. 'Oku 'ikai ke u ofo pe teu 'ohovale 'i he lea kuo ngaue'aki 'e he tangata muli ko'eni 'o Nu'usila. - S. Moimoiangaha
Friday 15 September 2006
Fangaloto,Nuku'alofa,Tonga
I wish the people of Wanganui the best of luck for they have elected Michael Laws as their leader, a man who makes great pronouncements out of ignorance. His comparison of our late King to Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe clearly shows that he does not know what he is talking about. - Uili Fukofuka
Friday 15 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The new king of Tonga, King George Tupou V today announced that he will dispose of all his commercial interests in the kingdom.
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Thursday 14 September 2006
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Nuku‘alofa, Tonga
Tonga's Ha'a began presenting their traditional gifts at the Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa, today paying homage to His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV where he is lying in State. Photos by Peter Poulsen and Linny Folau.
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Thursday 14 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
When Taufa'ahau Tupou IV came to the Tongan throne on July 4, 1967, for most Tongans it was the dawn of a new era. The new king, at 49, epitomised what Tongans of the 1960s perceived to be a perfect 20th century monarch. Editor's Comment, by Pesi Fonua.
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Wednesday 13 September 2006
Düsseldorf, Germany
On the sad occasion of His Majesty's passing away I feel I really must express my and my wife's sincere condolences to Her Majesty Queen Halaevalu Mata'Aho, the Royal Family, and all of the Tongan people. D i r k T i l l e n.
Wednesday 13 September 2006
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of Tongans are lining the roads on Tongatapu as the funeral procession of His Late Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV passes by on its way to the Royal Palace where he will lie in State for five days.
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