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Celebratin­g Tongan language, culture

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Tongan week September 2-8 was celebrated in style at Biggles Katikati childcare centre. The children dressed up in traditiona­l outfits, listened to Tongan music and danced to the beat of the islands. Centre owner Jo Cameron said they were lucky

 ??  ?? Teacher at Biggles, Sela Vakasuiola reading a Tongan language book at Katikati’s new library, The Centre — Patuki Manawa.
Teacher at Biggles, Sela Vakasuiola reading a Tongan language book at Katikati’s new library, The Centre — Patuki Manawa.
 ??  ?? Dressing up in Tongan clothing from left Alexia, Chelsee, Charlotte, Lisia, Kirat and Sione with teachers Sela Vakasuiola, Caroline Tangitau and Kirsty Biggs.
Dressing up in Tongan clothing from left Alexia, Chelsee, Charlotte, Lisia, Kirat and Sione with teachers Sela Vakasuiola, Caroline Tangitau and Kirsty Biggs.
 ??  ?? College students showing the little ones at Biggles how to dance.
College students showing the little ones at Biggles how to dance.

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