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  1. ....TONGA..... The current royal family of Tonga was founded in 1831 by Taufa’ahau Tupou, who took the name George I. He consolidated the kingdom by take-over and in 1875 decided a agreement. In 1900, his great-grandson, George II, signed a treaty of friendship with Britain, and the country became a British protected state.The treaty was revised in 1959. Tonga became free on June 4, 1970. Polynesians have lived on Tonga for at least 3, 000 years. The Dutch were the first to explore the islands, landing on Tafahi in 1616. British explorer James Cook landed on islands in 1773 and 1777 and dubbed them the friendly Islands.

  2. tongan warriors Tongan warriors were the Vikings of the Pacific, wreaking havoc in their wake. They subscribed to the view that war was pursued by noble and worthy men and peace was strictly for pansies. No ilifia, eh? They extended the Tongan Empire to include parts of Fiji, Kiribati, Rotuma, the Samoas, Rarotonga, The Cook Islands, Tahiti, Yap, Tokelau, 'Uvea (Wallis Island), and Niue. Their adversaries were made into laborers and servants.

  3. Tongan history everyday life. Austronesia-speaking peoples populated the islands from at least 1000 BC. By the 13th century Tongans ruled islands as far flung as Hawaii. Named the Friendly Islands by Captain James Cook, who visited them in 1773, the country was soon receiving missionaries. King George Tupou I (1845–93) joined the nation and gave it a creation. In 1900 his son signed a treaty, making the islands a self-governing British city state. During World War II Queen Sālote Tupou III (1900–65) placed the island's capital at the disposal of the Allies; she was succeeded by her son, Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, in 1965. In 1968 British controls were reduced, and in 1970 Tonga became free within the COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS. Tonga's first supporting party was found in 1994, with an list of items for free change of the creation.

  4. tongan communtiy life It has only been since the 1970s that an growing number of Tongans have looked to roam to Australia. Many had before lived in New Zealand joining family who were already in Australia and this continues to be an important journey reason. According to James Juppe, editor of The Australia People, the church is an important part for the Tongan speaking area, with much support given to church activities. In Tonga the church is the focal point for community life - a situation which has been continued in Australia. Tongans who have migrated to Australia first arrived in Sydney. There are those who came to Melbourne, mainly these people came to study, Canberra and industrial centres such as Wollongong and Newcastle. According to 1996 census data the Tongan people in Australia is just over 9,000.

  5. tongan goverment with australia The King is Head of State and the Prime Minister is Head of Government. The King presides over the Privy Council which comprises the 16 members of Cabinet (14 ministers, including the Prime Minister plus the Governors of Ha'apai and Vava'u). The Privy Council is the highest executive authority in the Kingdom. The King appoints the ministers and governors; in effect, this means appointment for life or until they receive his permission to retire or are asked to resign. The creation provides for a legislative assembly comprising the 16 members of Cabinet, nine elected representatives of the Nobles (there are 33 noble titles in Tonga) and nine elected representatives of the people. Elections for the Assembly are held every three years, with Nobles' and Peoples' council being elected on different days. Elections were held on 24 April 2008 under the existing actions. It is expected that the 2010 elections will be held under new arrangements following a process of political reform.

  6. Tonga: the 'Friendly Islands'Tongans have a way of doing things whole heartedly, whether its talking among themselves or entertaining guests. For example, tables (or, traditionally, mats) at a Tongan feast are heaped high with food, and the interest with which the men and women perform their lakalaka, mauluulu and other dances is infectious with energy. As you'll quickly learn, it's easy to see that these culturally rich people come from the "Friendly Islands." Tonga islands Location: Tonga is located about two-thirds of the way between Hawaii and New Zealand, southwest of Samoa and east of Fiji.

  7. tongan feast Well every Thursday in Tonga we have a Tongan feast with a traditional dance and Tongan food and a kava - ceremony. The only time we have a feast if there is a special event like a 21st birthday, wedding ect. This is a preview of what the feeds that we eat and have look like. Tongans are pretty much into climbing up trees and grabbing the coconut and chopping it up and eating it that is pretty much the kids hobbies down in Tonga.

  8. what meens to me about being a tongan? What it means for me to be a Tongan is that I’m proud to be one. I think that the culture is fair because the boys are not allowed to touch the girls what so ever. Tongans is a friendly and peaceful island and it a cool little island where we could hang out with family. Being a Tongan is a happy feeling for me because I live on a friendly island a friendly family and boys that protect all the girls when they in trouble and they always say family comes first. I like our traditional dancing the boys and girls and I like when we get money when we dance, the family is great fun, and were one whole happy family.

  9. how did tonga contribute to australia. Tonga is a legal kingdom, unique in the Pacific. The governing structure in Tonga comprises the King in Privy Council, the Cabinet, the governmental Assembly and the judges. The King is Head of State and the Prime Minister is Head of Government. The King presides over the Privy Council which comprises the 16 members of Cabinet (14 ministers, including the Prime Minister plus the Governors of Ha'apai and Vava'u). The Privy Council is the highest executive authority in the Kingdom. The King appoints the ministers and governors; in effect, this means appointment for life or until they receive his permission to retire or are asked to leave. The charter provides for a law-making assembly comprising the 16 members of Cabinet, nine elected government of the Nobles (there are 33 noble titles in Tonga) and nine elected representatives of the people. Elections for the Assembly are held every three years, with Nobles' and Peoples' government being elected on different days. Elections were held on 24 April 2008 under the existing arrangements. It is expected that the 2010 elections will be held under new arrangements following a process of political reform.

  10. maps aronud and near tonga Tonga Islands is a quiet laid back holiday destination with only a handful of resorts and few tourists. There is exceptional sailing and snorkelling, some of the best whale watching sites and many tiny islands with gorgeous beaches and a rich traditional culture to explore. But bring your sense of adventure because efficiency is not high on the priority list here.Tonga Pictures takes you on a memorable journey around this stunning south pacific tropical destination so you can plan your perfect holiday ...

  11. populations and postcodes of tonga 676 - postcode The population of Tonga in 2003 was estimated by the United Nations at 104,000, which placed it as number 178 in population among the 193 nations of the world. In that year about 4% of the population was over 65 years of age, with another 41% of the population under 15 years of age. There were 103 males for every 100 females in the country in 2003. According to the UN, the annual population increase rate for 2000–2005 is 0.97%, with the projected population for the year 2015 at 115,000. The population thickness in 2002 was 135 per sq km (349 per sq mi). However, only 45 of the nation's 171 islands are populated.

  12. tongan wedding ceremonies True to pacific tradition, the '11.00am' start ended up being '11.45am'. It then took 15mins for the bridal party (all 20 of them plus others + others) to make their way, oh so trip slowly, to the front. After them came the bride, who looked very grand I must say. She slow-marched in with her father. They were closely followed by a relative decorated with an giant array of fine mats (Kie Hingoa - named mats) wrapped tightly around his body from foot to chest. The fulla had to have both his arms holding onto these mats at the waist, with his palms facing outwards (to show everyone he wasn't armed of course). The mats apparently represents the family's 'wealth' or something like that. Most of the mats were passed down from the older generators to the present generators and were family heirlooms. The groom also had a fulla in similar garb representing his family.

  13. Rugby union is the most popular sport in Tonga. Rugby union is governed by the Tonga rugby Football union, which is also a member of the Pacific Islands Rugby Alliance. Rugby union is popular in the nation's schools and students from schools such as Tupou College are regularly offered scholarships from New Zealand, Australia and Japan. Though Tongans are caring rugby followers, the small population base means that worldwide, Tongan rugby continually struggles. Often, young talent move abroad to countries which offer greater projection of individual success such as New Zealand and Australia. sport tongan

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