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1962 report reveals NZ Catholic Bishop's restrictions on English drama over Tongan faiva as Polyfest celebrates 50 yrs in Auckland

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A recently unearthed 1962 article from Tonga’s Taumu‘a Lelei newspaper reveals how a New Zealand priest actively discouraged English theatrical performances, urging Tongans to preserve their faiva fakafonua (traditional performances) instead.   This discovery comes as Auckland’s Polyfest marks its 50th anniversary, a vibrant celebration where Tongans, Māori, and Pacific Islanders in New Zealand perform […] The post 1962 report reveals NZ Catholi…
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1962 report reveals NZ Catholic Bishop's restrictions on English drama over Tongan faiva as Polyfest celebrates 50 yrs in Auckland

A recently unearthed 1962 article from Tonga’s Taumu‘a Lelei newspaper reveals how a New Zealand priest actively discouraged English theatrical performances, urging Tongans to preserve their faiva fakafonua (traditional performances) instead.   This discovery comes as Auckland’s Polyfest marks its 50th anniversary, a vibrant celebration where Tongans, Māori, and Pacific Islanders in New Zealand perform […] The post 1962 report reveals NZ Catholi…

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50th Anniversary of ASB Polyfest kicks off

Auckland Girls Grammar Niue group. Photo: Supplied The 50th ASB Polyfest has kicked off at the Manukau Sports Bowl, where students from Auckland will showcase traditional songs and dances across six cultural stages: Cook Islands, Māori, Niue, Samoan, Tongan, and Diversity. The festival runs from Wednesday to Saturday this week. ASB Polyfest Director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu expressed excitement for the event, noting the pride students will feel per…

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