The Port of Refuge in Neiafu glowed with activities and a Tupakapakanava torch lighting ceremony as the Vava'u people celebrated the coronation of King George Tupou V with enthusiasm and joy on Monday. Photos by Pesi Fonua
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Wednesday 20 August 2008
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Neiafu, Vava'u
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Wednesday 20 August 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
THE introduction of newly designed pa'anga notes, denominations $1, $2, $5, $10, $20 and $50, featuring the new King George Tupou V will be launched in January 2009 by the National Reserve Bank.
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Tuesday 19 August 2008
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
View over 400 photos of the Celebrations for the Coronation of HM King George Tupou V. Become a Premium Subscriber now! Welcome to Matangi Tonga Online. Subscribers to Premium Content may open the following links to enjoy the Matangi Tonga Online's daily photographic coverage of the historic events of the Coronation from July 30-August 19, 2008, in Tongatapu, Ha'apai and Vava'u.
Friday 15 August 2008
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Pangai, Ha'apai
The Coronation Military Parade at the Mala'e Lea'aetohi, Pangai, on Tuesday, August 12 was the first to be held in Ha'apai, and marked the second day of celebrations there. By Linny Folau
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Thursday 14 August 2008
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Pangai, Ha'apai
The coronation celebrations of HM King George Tupou V continued at Pangai, Lifuka, Ha'apai on Monday, August 11 with a joyful welcome of the king by the people of Ha'apai, who emotionally referred to Tupou V as the "Tu'i Ha'apai", "King of Ha'apai". Photos by Linny Folau.
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Thursday 7 August 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Following the Coronation service at the Centenary Church of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga on Friday August 1, a Royal Luncheon was held in a marquee in the grounds of the Royal Palace. The luncheon was hosted by the Prime Minister Hon. Feleti Vaka'uta Sevele. Two traditional dances were performed by neices of the king to the compositions of the late Queen Salote Tupou III. Photos by Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Monday 4 August 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The King of Tonga's Coronation Military Parade held on the morning of Saturday August 2, was attended by foreign royals and distinguished guests from many Pacific Islands and other countries. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Adrienne L. Kaeppler.
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Monday 4 August 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A spectacular half hour display of fireworks on the Nuku'alofa seafront attracted crowds of spectators on the evening of August 1, Tonga's Coronation day, for King George Tupou V. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Linny Folau.
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Friday 1 August 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Following his hour-long coronation service in the Centenary Church, HM King George Tupou V riding in an open car, was driven through the streets of central Nuku'alofa and down Hala Taufa'ahau. The black Humber Snipe Coupe was once owned by his grandmother Queen Salote. Photos by Linny Folau and Pesi Fonua.
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Friday 1 August 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Photos by Linny Folau and Mary Lyn Fonua.
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Thursday 31 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King George Tupou V arrives at the FWC Centenary Church in Nuku‘alofa, this morning for his coronation. Photos Pesi Fonua, Mary Lyn Fonua, Linny Folau, Peter Halmagy and courtesy TV1.
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Thursday 31 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A Tupakapakanava or traditional torch lighting ceremony was held along the Nuku'alofa foreshore yesterday evening, July 30, after sunset when students lit bark torches creating a line of fire around the coastline and rings of fire around the small islets visible from the capitalThe ceremony is a traditional honour accorded to the Royal Family and followed the installation of Tonga's King George Tupou V yesterday. Photos by Peter Poulsen.
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Wednesday 30 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The traditional installation of the king took place today with a Taumafa Kava ceremony on Pangai Lahi next to the Royal Palace in Nuku'alofa. King George Tupou V is the fifth king in the Tupou dynasty and the 23rd Tu'i Kanokupolu - a traditional title also held by Tonga's monarchs. Photos by Pesi Fonua and Peter Poulsen.
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Tuesday 29 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga's King George Tupou V appointed four new Privy Councillors last week.
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Monday 28 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
FURNITURE urgently required for the coronation of King George Tupou V on Friday arrived in Tonga today, Monday, on a special cargo flight made by DHL's aircraft "The Jedi", only days before the crowning of the king on August 1, 2008.
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Tuesday 22 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The wedding of Second Lieutenant Hon. Viliami Sione Ngu Takeivulai Tuku'aho and Cassandra Tukuia-A-Purea Vaea was celebrated by members of the Royal Family at the Lord Chamberlain's Office, on Saturday, July 19.
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Sunday 20 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
TONGA has two new princes. On July 19, King George Tupou V elevated the Nobles Tungi and Tu'ipelehake to the rank of Prince.
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Thursday 17 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
TONGA Post is releasing a commemorative stamp issue for the Coronation of King George Tupou V, featuring the king in his full coronation regalia.
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Thursday 17 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Thousands of Tongatapu students gathered at the Teufaiva Stadium this morning for the first mass rehearsal of dances that will be performed on Education Day July 29 in celebration of King George Tupou V's Coronation.
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Thursday 17 July 2008
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Seven Lakalaka, the great historical dances of Tonga, will be performed on Saturday, August 2 at Pangai Lahi during the Coronation Celebration of HM King George V, but they exclude the most famous Lakalaka of all the Tatakamotonga, which apparently the king does not want to see.
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