Results for Arts & Entertainment

Tonga's 2009 "Rulers of Hip Hop" competition will pay tribute to the King of Pop Michael Jackson on two nights, July 23 and 31 and showcase hip-hop groups competing to his music and legendary moonwalk moves.

Tonga is aiming to ratify the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage before the next Session of the UNESCO General Conference in October 2009, Tonga's Minister of Education, Women's Affairs and Culture Hon. Rev. Dr Tevita Palefau said today.

'My Lost Kainga' is the title of a Tongan movie currently being shot in Nuku'alofa starring Caroline Makakaufaki and aimed at conveying to youths the importance of staying in touch with your roots and culture.

Tonga's Top Models for 2008 are Ane Sereille Vea and Pakieli Havili announced at the grand finale held at the Queen Salote Memorial Hall, on July 17.

Seventeen local boys and girls from the Central Vaheloto District joined the fourth round of Tonga's Top Model competition held at St Andrews Hall, Nuku'alofa, last night.

The second round of Tonga's Top Model competition was held in the Western district of Tongatapu last night, at the village of Kolovai.

King George Tupou V hosted a charity classical concert on Friday, May 9 at the Consular House, Kolomotu'a, raising about $20,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation.

International reggae star, Shaggy, arrived in the Kingdom yesterday ready for his first Tongan concert this evening.

The prestigious Commonwealth Vision Awards, jointly organised by the Royal Commonwealth Society and the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association, encourages the making of short films on Commonwealth and international issues.