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Lea FakaTonga: ‘aofia vs. ‘āfia – Understanding the correct term for funeral wakes
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Lea FakaTonga: ‘aofia vs. ‘āfia – Understanding the correct term for funeral wakes
There is currently a linguistic shift occurring in Tongan communities, particularly in the context of funerals, where the word ‘aofia is increasingly being used to refer to the funeral wake. However, this usage is incorrect and diverges from the traditional and accurate term: ‘āfia. According to Churchward’s Tonga Dictionary, the word ‘āfia is defined as: […] The post Lea FakaTonga: ‘aofia vs. ‘āfia – Understanding the correct term for funeral w…
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