HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -In honor of Tongan National Day, a special event is being held at the West Oahu Veterans Center to celebrate Tongan Culture and the contributions they have made within Hawaii ...

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The Tongan Tourism Authority (TTA) says major efforts are being put into culture and heritage tourism as Tonga seeks to promote the uniqueness of its traditions and culture. The Tongan Tourism ...

Euless is home to one of the largest Tongan communities in the U.S., which initially formed as immigrants came to the Texas city for its proximity to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and its ...

The origins of the native Tongan juggling art known as hiko. Why do all the women in Tonga know how to juggle? That simple question set off a search for answers captured in the documentary, "The Queen ...

To read about the other Culture Shifters, return to the list here. It’s been a whirlwind year for filmmaker Kymon Greyhorse. Six months after he graduated from the University of New Mexico, he learned ...

LOS ANGELES — Atonio Mafi pounds his left fist into his right forearm. His simple celebration carries a significant meaning. “T for Tongan,” Mafi says, “that’s who I am.” As the sophomore grows into a ...

The 2014 general elections in Tonga broke records. A record number of candidates stood for parliament, including a record high number of women, voter registration was high and voter turnout reached a ...