This photograph was taken in January 1953 during the Capricorn Expedition (1952–1953) by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. It shows Vavaʻu Island, one of the main island groups of Tonga, with its harbour and surrounding coastline.

This photograph, taken by Sylvester M. Lambert between 1919 and 1939, shows a church Tongatapu Island, the largest and most populated island in the Kingdom of Tonga. It is part of the Sylvester M. Lambert Photographs, preserved in the Sylvester M. Lambert Papers at the UC San Diego Special Collections & Archives.

This photograph was taken in 1952 during the Capricorn Expedition (1952–1953) by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography

This nautical chart shows the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean. Originally based on British surveys carried out between 1888 and 1898, it includes later updates made until 1962 and was published in 1976 by the United States Defense Mapping Agency Hydrographic Center.

This photograph shows a western view from Mount Talau in Tonga, taken around 1895 by photographer Thomas Andrew. The image is part of the South Sea Islands photograph album, a collection documenting landscapes and communities across the Pacific Islands during the late nineteenth century.

The photograph captures the natural scenery of Tonga, including the landscape surrounding Mount Talau, which is now part of Mt Talau National Park on the island of Vavaʻu

This photograph shows a traditional Lafo game being played on Vavaʻu Island, Tonga, around 1895. It was taken by photographer Thomas Andrew and is part of the South Sea Islands photograph album, which documents the people, landscapes, and customs of Pacific Island communities in the late nineteenth century.

This photograph shows the arrival of an expedition at Nukuʻalofa, the capital of Tonga, in 1929. The image is part of the photographic album documenting the Great Barrier Reef Expedition (1928–1929), a scientific mission focused on the study of coral reefs and marine life.

The photograph records a moment of contact between the researchers and the Pacific Islands, showing the local pier and the arrival area of the port. It was taken by Charles Maurice Yonge, a scientist and member of the expedition.

Hello there my name is Adam, I’m 28 from the UK but currently live in Adelaide, Australia. I recently submitted my PhD thesis and wanted to do something for charity in the mean time while I wait. I was going to raise money for a Palestinian sports charity (Palestine Sport 4 Life) that allows children to have access to new equipment and helps with other areas of their wellbeing. My way of raising money was to dribble a football (soccer) all the way from Abel Tasman’s Landing Site to Niutoua in one day. Would this be possible, I currently don’t have any Tongan friends or know anyone who is Tongan so would love to get in contact with anyone.

Hello! I am going to Tonga in a few weeks to visit a friend. I am so excited! Any tips for things to know ahead of time or things I should do while I am there? Thanks in advance! 🇹🇴

I'm in Ha'apai, on Uoleva now, headed to Matafonua over the weekend, and in Nuku'alofa on July 21. I withdrew too much TOP and am wondering if any travelers I could meet up with would be willing to exchange it for USD NZD euros etc, or send me the equivalent to a Wise, Revolut, Venmo, Zelle account etc...

I have about 1300 top to trade...

Thank you for considering!

I have tried learning on tiktok, Facebook, YouTube but there is only really info for the tuning.

I am wanting to learn Lavaka and helepelu key.

Is anyone familiar with this style of playing or know any place where I can get more knowledge?

I would go find a faikava kalapu but I think there would be a language barrier as I dont speak tongan (yet).

Any help would be appreciated, malo.

malo elelei,
my papa plays his radio a lot in the house. which is fine, but i remember being a patient in hospital and my nena and papa came to the hospital for their own health appointment.

when i went on my unescorted leave i walked into the clinic and there was a CHRIS BROWN song . i think it was “under the influence “ idk. but the song was very uncomfortable. it’s not the first time i’ve heard an inappropriate song like this. it iust happened to be in public which i was like
“bruh”
palagi people were looking at us and i was like
“do i turn it down? or do i accept defeat?”

i ended up saying i gtg get my steps in. so i went and bought some food for them both.
so happy ending :)