Fai ‘e Hūfanga Dr ‘Ōkusitino Māhina

Pata ‘i lā kuo tu‘u [Rejoicing in a full-blown sail]
Na‘e ma‘u mei he faiva faifolau mo e faiva lovavaka he taimi ‘oku mākona ai ‘a e lā‘o e vaka he angi ‘a e matangí [The saying was derived from the performance arts of voyaging and boat-racing, when the sails are fully blown by favourable winds]
Tātā tuli vaka [Beat the drum and race the boat]

5 March, 2015

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Ballet West is respected around the world for its extraordinary dancers, visionary artistic team, and blend of classicism and innovation. Soon it may also be known for its unique connection to The Kingdom of Tonga – more, specifically, for a young Tongan ballerina who is making history.

A Contemporary Pacific Art show was officially launched yesterday afternoon 4th March at Langafonua ‘a Fafine Tonga Center in the capital Nuku’alofa.