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Today the lovely Angelina Taungahihifo joins us from New Lynn War Memorial Library to share how she celebrates 'Uike Katonga'i 'oe Lea Faka-Tonga - Tongan Language Week.  Angelina is one of our  Pasifika specialists . Auckland Libraries has Pasifika specialists with diverse interests based in libraries throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. Click here to find out more about how we can support you and your community. Talanoa with  Angelina Taungahihifo Mālō e lelei! Tell us a little about yourself, Angelina! Mālō e lelei, my name is Angelina Taungahihifo. I work as the Senior Library Assistant for Pasifika based at New Lynn War Memorial Library. My role focuses on engaging with customers from the local Pacific community, helping to increase participation and use of the library, and designing innovative programs that meet the community's needs. I am 30 years of age, currently live in West Auckland with my parents and currently working towards completing my Bachelor of Arts Degree...

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 - Talanoa with us Keep up with Pasifika content on Facebook Follow the Auckland Libraries Talanoa Facebook Page for the freshest Pasifika content from our talented Pasifika librarians! They share memories, photographs, Pasifika voices and ama...