Tonga Time

by | Dec 14, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

Tonga, like it’s cousins across the Pacific, has it’s own approach to time. Today may mean tomorrow. Half an hour may be more like two hours or in some cases two days or even a week. If you are a foreigner this may take a bit of adjusting to, but remember you...

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

by | Jul 30, 2015 | News at the Center

Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Opens in Oahu By Joe Kukura                                                                                                                                                   The world is discovering what Polynesians already...

Father’s Day Traditions in Tonga

by | Jun 5, 2014 | Cultures of Polynesia, Tonga

It’s early in the month of June, and families are already looking forward to celebrate Father’s Day. Like entering into the new millennium, my island Kingdom of Tonga has to beat the world in celebrating Father’s Day. In Tonga, Father’s Day is celebrated on the Sunday...