Category: Tonga
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Stonehenge of the Pacific
One of the most iconic historical sites to see in Tonga is the trilithon Ha’amonga’a Maui. We visited Tonga in 2001, and were able to see this interesting structure. What is a trilithon? A trilithon, also called “Three Stones” is a structure consisting of two large vertical stones (posts) supporting a third stone set horizontally…
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Muni: The Tongan Hercules
When I began researching Tongan folktales, it was hard to pick which ones to write about. Muni was one folktale I almost chose, and I would like to write about it today. As with all folktales, there is more than one version. The tales of Muni-matamahe were popular as his adventures remind the audience of…