The bird life of Tonga includes a total of 73 species, of which two are endemic, the Tongan whistler and the Tongan megapode. Five species have been introduced by humans, and eight …

Dec 21, 2025 · The summit of volcanic undersea mountains forms the two roughly parallel chains of the Tongan islands. Most of the islands of the western chain are classified as high islands, …

Because of her vision, Tongan culture is an integral part of the school curriculum. Students learn Tongan history, traditional poetry, music, and dancing, along with wood carving, mat weaving, …

Tongan is the language used for everyday communication, while Tongan and English are both official languages. The majority of Tongans are of Polynesian descent.

Nov 30, 2025 · What are some traditional Tongan foods? Traditional Tongan foods include taro, yams, cassava, fish, ‘ota ika (raw fish salad), and lu pulu (taro leaves with corned beef).

Traditional Tongan dances tell about the history of Tongan history and legends. Most Tongan dancers traditionally wear a headpiece (tekiteki) (tek-ee-tek-ee), which enhances the head and …

The Tongan archipelago consists of 169 islands, 36 of them inhabited, lying along a general north-south line about 800 km in length. The largest island, Tongatapu, on which the capital of …

Like any true blooded Tongan, we enjoy pomp, splendour and big ceremonies with traditional customs and much feasting. Hospitality, smiles and a warm welcome come naturally. Tonga …

Tongan is the most commonly heard language in public places, such as markets, schools, offices and churches. Due to the country’s seventy years as a British protectorate, English is also …

Dec 16, 2025 · Tongan citizens will see further entry restrictions into the United States. This comes after President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday strengthening …