HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -In honor of Tongan National Day, a special event is being held at the West Oahu Veterans Center to celebrate Tongan Culture and the contributions they have made within Hawaii ...

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The joyous sounds and sights of transplants from Tonga will fill the air Saturday at the Lihue United Church Parish Hall. “It’s very exciting,” said Lihue United Church Pastor Leni Namoa. “We’re now ...

When Christianity reached Tonga in the 1800s, the gospel of Jesus Christ replaced worship of the Great White Shark, the Flying Fox and other symbols of a greater life force. Quite a few cultural ...

The Tongan Tourism Authority (TTA) says major efforts are being put into culture and heritage tourism as Tonga seeks to promote the uniqueness of its traditions and culture. The Tongan Tourism ...

LOS ANGELES — Atonio Mafi pounds his left fist into his right forearm. His simple celebration carries a significant meaning. “T for Tongan,” Mafi says, “that’s who I am.” As the sophomore grows into a ...

Hawthorne police officers aren’t alone in wanting to put a lid on a recent spate of gang violence at the hands of a local Tongan gang. Leaders of Los Angeles County’s tight-knit Tongan community in ...

Sione Kaloamatangi, resident of Tonga. "Tonga: Last Place on Earth" examines the deportation of convicted criminals of Tongan descent from the U.S. to the tiny island nation of Tonga for ...

The Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Games gives viewers the opportunity to learn a little about many of the nations competing, thanks in part to the parade of nations into the Olympic Stadium. The ...

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are diving into Tongan culture Stephanie Petit is a Royals Editor, Writer and Reporter at PEOPLE. Erin Hill is the Senior Editor, Royals at PEOPLE. She has reported on ...

The mockumentary “Jonah From Tonga” — starring a white actor in brown makeup — has members of the Tongan community demanding HBO shelve the series before it airs next month. An online petition with ...

As offensive lineman Atonio Mafi transitions from UCLA to the NFL, he is sharing his journey with Times staff writer Ben Bolch through a weekly diary leading up to the April 27 draft. This week, Mafi ...