Dance in Tonga can be defined as “faiva with haka.” Faiva refers to any kind of task, feat, craft, or performance requiring skill or ability, or anything at which a man is clever.
Why do Tongans dance?
Tongan Dancing
Dance movements visually enhance subtle melodies of sung poetry, culminating in a style of dance that is uniquely Tongan. Tongan dance is also a spectacle that demands the involvement of spectators, and a gift of appreciation or fakapale is a local tradition to reward a dancer.
How do you say money in Tongan?
The paʻanga is the currency of Tonga. It is controlled by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (Pangikē Pule Fakafonua ʻo Tonga) in Nukuʻalofa.
| Tongan paʻanga | |
|---|---|
| Superunit | |
| 100 | hau |
| Subunit | |
| 1/100 | seniti |
What is called to the center of the line in lakalaka dance?
Vahenga– Center of line; perfected movement. Fakapotu- End of line; opportunity for spontaneity. Men – Energetic, fast movements. Women – Elegant, with many hand gestures.
What does lakalaka mean?
walking briskly
The lakalaka (walking briskly) is a Tongan group dance where the performers are largely standing still and make gestures with their arms only. It is considered as the national dance of Tonga and part of the intangible human heritage.
What is a Tekiteki?
The Teki Teki (Sometimes just called Teki) was the traditional head twitch that you did in a Tau’olunga. A dancer in a Tau’olunga was to know when to Teki – and this showed expertise and experience. The headpiece (also called Teki) was to emphasis the head movement and make the dance a lot more graceful.
What does Fefe hake mean in Tongan?
Fefe hake? ( Idiomatic) Fine, thank you.
What does kataki mean in Tongan?
Yes. Tongan. English. Kataki ha’u o’ kai. Please come and eat.
What does Mani mean in Tongan?
2 thoughts on “Tongan slang: Tamani”
tamani comes from the “Tongan accent” of saying the english word damn.. and used in the same way. Mani is the same as saying the english word man. So u could say its short for tama or man, but we all know tamani is damn.. Damn, that was hella tite!
What is tau Olunga used for?
The tau’olunga is a dance for single young women, especially for them to show off on their wedding day. It is rare–but not impossible–for a married couple or an older woman to do a tau’olunga.
Where did the Tongan Tauolunga come from?
The Tongan Tau’olunga is said to have been adopted into Tongan culture from the Samoan taualuga though many of the movements or motifs used in the tau’olunga come from the more ancient ‘ula’ dance. The ula, also known as fa’ahi-ula or faha’iula was a group dance for young chiefly daughters.
What is Tongan culture?
Tongans place a high value on ‘loto to’ (humility). Everyone is expected to be humble, including the king. Some common practices of humility include self-deprecatory speech. Parents also avoid praising their children for accomplishments as a way to promote humility in the family.
Is Te Vaka a Samoan?
Musical style
Foa’i was born in Western Samoa, to a Tokelauan father and a Tuvaluan mother, and raised in a Tokelauan community in New Zealand. He has said that the inspiration for his music comes from his multi-cultural upbringing.
What does kainga mean in Tongan?
kin, relatives
Kāinga basically means kin, relatives, or land. In some places in Polynesia, kāinga means family or kin and in other places it means land.
How do you say family in Tongan?
The term ‘fāmili‘, which stems from English, is used to refer to one’s immediate family . Rather, people tend to identify with their kāinga (extended family). The fāmili consists of a married couple, their children and sometimes other family members under the same roof.
What does Malie mean in Tongan?
good, pleasing, pleasant
The terminology, mālie, is an indigenous word in Tongan language and culture, one of the many languages and cultures identified in the South Pacific. Mālie means good, pleasing, pleasant, interesting, advantageous, helpful, splendid, fine, commendable, admirable, or very satisfactory (Churchward 1953).
How do you say no in Tongan?
‘Io means “yes” and ikai means “no” – simple!
How do you say good night in Tonga?
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Chitonga Dictionary.
| Chitonga | English | Deutsch |
|---|---|---|
| Kwasiya | Good Night | Gute Nacht |
| Mwabonwa | Welcome | Willkommen |
| Mwabonwa Bassa Noose | Very Welcome | Herzlich Willkommen |
| Meenda | Water | Wasser |
What does Seki mean in Tongan?
translations seki a
en cool, great, excellent, the best, wonderful (popular Samoan exclamation).
What does Fafa mean in Tongan?
In Samoan culture, Fafa is sometimes used as an abbreviation for Fa’afafine, the name of a third gender referring to a person who was born male but raised female.
What does SII mean in Tongan?
i love you too darling.
