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10113361584a11820886638m What makes the able different from the disabled, it's not the body that matters the most but the spirit in souls and minds of a person that count in life. The great warriors and heros of the past in different areas and walks of life have disappeared in physical terms but their souls and minds are still hovering and floating in our stories and memories. Please click here to watch the story of a life time by Siosiua Fonuakihehama Pouvalu Tofua'ipangai (aka. Lafitani)

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PTM Consultancy

blueshiesptmc Phoenix Tas-Moanan Consultancy (PTMC) is for hiring to run public-university lecturers, researches and consultations on Moanan-Tongan society (by Siosiua Lafitani Tofua'ipangai).

Women group, and individual, consulation (&counselling) on domestic violence, substance and human abuses, youth, etc. can be conducted as well (by Ms Lucy Halaevalu Nakao-Tuita (Luseane).

Background (Lucy): Counselor, Consultant and Public Speaker for Departments of ACT Government, University of Canberra, Pacific Island Youth Network and other NGOs in Canberra such as Domestic Violence Services and Inana Women Community Services.

Background (Siosiua): consultant, lecturer and researcher for the Australian Government, Australian National University, Australian Catholic University, 'Atenisi University, Vava'u Academy, Australian Sydney Museum, Belconnen Arts Center, National Gallery of Australia (NGA), National Museum of Australia, Lo'auRS, Talanoa Oceania and Tonga Community Development Trust.

For more information please contact Mr Siosiua, on 02 61579907 (hm)/0415668769 (mob)/Emails:

slafitani@nuama.org OR Lucy on 02 6257 9907 (hm)/Email: fmolimohea@gmail.com ; Please click for more informatrion: Phoenix Performing Arts of Moana ; Bebo Phoenix Tas-Moanan Consultancy ; Lo'au Research Society ; Australian National University ; National Museum of Australia ; NMA Audio Public Lecture ; Belconnen Art Center ; Australia Network ; Talanoa Oceania ; 'Atenisi University ; Tonga Community Development Trust, Bruce CIT

Our main web links:

- Phoenix Performing Arts of Moana....School of Moanan-Tongan Performing Arts

- Vahaope Network International for all Tongan Catholic Students and Ex-students....Website by 'Apifo'ou Exstudents 75-80 for all Tongan Catholic students and exstudents

- Phoenix Tas-moanan Consultancy...Consultancy by Siosiua Lafitani for Tongan culture, history and society

- Lo'au Research Society...Research Society for Tongan and world scholars and students in any field

News Updates from Lo'au University

Tuesday, 24 July 2012 10:18 Siosiua Lafitani

Greeting to all!

Lo'au University in Motion!

Tuesday, 03 July 2012 06:57 nuama admin

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Reminder of Lo'au Conference

Sunday, 27 May 2012 05:14 Siosiua Lafitani

Mālō e lelei!

Kava, Tobacco and Alcohol

Wednesday, 16 May 2012 07:09 administrator

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Program Lo'au University Conference

Tuesday, 03 July 2012 09:00 administrator

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The Voice/Ko e Le'o

Thursday, 31 May 2012 11:49 administrator

Three Pacific young singers

From TRA New Zealand

Sunday, 20 May 2012 02:04 Manase Lua

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Tongan Research Association Conference

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Poingipongitapu 'o e Tama Tu'i ko Siaosi Tupou V

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Please click to watch the video of which Princess Latufuipeka, the only daughter of the new King, HM Tupou VI, performs the Royal Kava Mixing, Milolua Fakamuifonua, of the Tu'i Kanokupolu Line..........

This is the Pongipongitapu, Sacred Morning, ritual in the Royal funeral (Hala) of HM King Siaosi Tupou V of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is an ancient Taumafa Kava, Royal Kava, Ceremony, to mark the death of HM Tupou V and the first kava cup for the next King, HM King Tupou VI. It is a part of the ancient ritual of the Tu'i Kanokupolu, Kanokupolu Kingly Line, and the ancient religion of the Tu'i Tonga Line, Scared Kingly Line, to mark the passing away of the fomer King and welcoming of the next King. This should not be confused with the Taumafa Kava for installing and coronating King Tupou VI, which will be held sometime next year after a year from the death of His predecessor.

Part 2 of 2 Tongan King - King Siaosi Tupou V Funeral

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In ancient Tongan society, some of the Nimatapu of Lauaki from Ha'a Maliepo were buried alive with the Kings in the latter's graves, as a sign of great respect not to leave them there without bodyguards. The last funeral in which four of the Nimatapu were buried alive was the death of Taufa'ahau King George Tupou I, the first Constitutional Monarch, of Tonga in 1893. It was all for the sake of respect and also to ensure that Tupou I was safe in His grave during the transition of His spirit from this World (Maama) to the next World of Paradise, Afterlife (Pulotu).

Part 1 of 2 Tongan King King Siaosi Tupou V Funeral

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This is the First Part of the Royal Funeral of HM King George Tupou V of the Kingdom of Tonga. It is a historical and cultural event whereby the funeral rituals of the ancient religion under the guidance of Lauaki and his Sacred Hands (Kau Nimatapu) from Ha'a Maliepo (Maliepo Lineage) and Christianity are amalgmated. Ha'a Maliepo is one of the two oldest Chiefly Lineages in the Kingdom - the other one is the Ha'a Talafale with the leadership of Noble Tu'i Pelehake. Only Lauaki and the Kau Nimatapu are allowed by tradition to take care of HM and the Royal Members when are in state of rest prepraring to be buried and taken from Maama (Earth) to Pulotu (Afterlife or Paradise).

Nuama from Fonua and Maama

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The title Nuama was derived from the Moanan-Tongan words 'fonua'/land/fulfillment and 'maama'/earth/light. Both words are weltanschauung, worldwide view to life or philosophy of life. Their are several implications of such words regarding the ways Moanan-Tongan people in ancient sociieties perceived the meanings and purposes of life generally. There are five different meanings of fonua in Tongan culture, and four connotations for maama, interrelating in a given social condition within the normal scheme of things in space (va), time (ta) and the categories ('uketo'iangama'u).

Logo & Motto of Nuama of Moana

"EVERYTHING EXISTS IN MAAMA AND FONUA AS A RESULT OF MAAMA AND FONUA." Maama and fonua in the first part point to earth and land, and second part stands for light and fulfillment.

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Pōtatala 'a e Kolomu'a Tongan Radio Program

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(S. Lafitani Tofua'ipangai)

This radio program, 'Pōtatala 'a e Kolomu'a' was named by Her Majesty Queen Nanasipau'u in 2002.

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A radio program for Tongan & Pacific peoples in Canberra and surrounding districts covering different issues.
Every Friday 9am-10am "Lo'au Research Society" in Tongan - Education, culture, arts, tradition & politics; 10am-11am "Voice of Moana" in English - current affairs, information & education; 11am-12pm "Fofo'anga Kava Club" in Tongan - men's issues, kava, talk back.
Every Sunday 6pm-7pm in English - "Pacific Island Youth" - youth issues; 7pm-8pm "Fofola e fala" in Tongan - women's issues, community issues; 8pm-9pm "Tongan Association" in Tongan - religion & community.

Listen to CMS, VAKE TALI FOLAU & 89.5fm TONGA below

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- CMS Radio 91.1FM muticultural and ethnic programs including Moanan and Tongan programs from Canberra

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- Radio 89.5FM from Tonga

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Poingipongitapu 'o e Tama Tu'i ko Siaosi Tupou V

Part 2 of 2 Tongan King - King Siaosi Tupou V Funeral

Part 1 of 2 Tongan King King Siaosi Tupou V Funeral

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