'Uike Katoanga’i ‘O e Lea Faka-Tonga - Tongan Language Week 2020
Si’oto ‘Ofa! Mālō e lelei! Auckland Libraries are celebrating 'Uike Katoanga’i ‘O e Lea Faka-Tonga: Tongan Language Week from 6 September – 12 September 2020.
This week is an amazing opportunity for Tongans of all ages living across Aotearoa to celebrate, embrace and share the beauty and uniqueness of their Tongan culture, history, customs, values and language with the rest of New Zealand.
Auckland is home to thousands of Tongans and Auckland Libraries are excited to work together with our Tongan communities to celebrate and promote the beautiful culture of the friendly islands of Tonga.
Mālō ‘Aupito!
Nga Iwi Primary School - Tongan Group
'Oua lau e kafo, kae lau e lava!
(Stay positive and count your blessings)
- Tongan Proverb -
(Stay positive and count your blessings)
- Tongan Proverb -
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Our resources
Our Tongan collections
Tongan New Titles
Discover the latest Tongan language books. This list updates when we add new titles to the collection.Tongan collections
We have an extensive collection of Pacific resources and materials, including items in Pacific languages, resources in English about Pacific nations and bilingual material.
All community libraries have a selection of Pacific items, in various formats including DVDs, music CDs, magazines and books.
The collections support children, teens and adults in the maintenance of their first language and culture, as well as fulfilling literacy, leisure and recreational needs.
Tongan Language book lists
Check out our curated Tongan book lists, recommended by our talented librarians.
- Books for kids learning Tongan
- The fascinating history of Tonga
- Tongan children's books
- Inspirational Tongan life stories
Top 10 Tongan CDs
Check out these recommended Tongan music CDs from the library catalogue to listen or dance yourself away throughout this special week:
- Mate ma'a Tonga [compact disc] : tau ki he ulupoku : Feleti Latu. Volume 4 / Feleti Latu ; remix by DJ Sake
- Taha ua [compact disc] : remix 2003 / Vaka Pole'o
- Langi tau'olunga [compact disc]. 7 / Iongi Brothers
- Le' o 'oe Tangata Tonga. 5 [compact disc] / featuring Ongo Latu ... [et al.]
- Le'o 'oe fefine Tonga. Volume 7. [compact disc]
- Tongan tau'olunga [compact disc] : traditional melodies of Tonga
- Island feelin' [compact disc] / Vaka Pole'o
- Tongan tauolunga 3 [compact disc] / Siale 'Iong
- Ongo 'o Poloinisia. Vol. 3 [compact disc] / he Key 'a Lavaka
- Da best of Lilian 'longi Fifita, Vol. 2 [compact disc]
Lea Faka-Tonga
Greetings to practice
| Tongan | English |
|---|---|
| Mālō e lelei | Hello (literally ‘thank you for being well) |
| Fēfē hake? | How are you? |
| Sai pē mālō | I’m fine, thank you |
| ‘Alu a | Goodbye (to someone going) |
| Nofo a | Goodbye (to someone staying) |
More vocabulary to practice
| Tongan | English |
|---|---|
| ‘Io | Yes |
| ‘Ikai | No |
| Sai pe ia | It's ok/nevermind |
| Laipeli | Library |
| Kaati Laipeli | Library card |
| Tohi | Book |
| Komipiuta | Computer |
| Fiefia | Happy |
Mālō ‘Aupito!
Thank you for joining us for Tongan Language Week at Auckland Libraries.
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