Mālō e lelei, it’s Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week!

The 2024 theme for Tonga Language Week is ‘E tu’uloa ‘a e lea faka-Tongá ‘o ka lea’aki ‘i ‘api, siasí (lotú), mo e nofo-‘a-kāingá – The Tongan Language will be sustainable when used at home, church and in the wider community. 

You can find a range of Tongan books, some national anthem cards and word search sheets on display at the Central Library this week.  If you missed one of our special screenings at Central Library or at one of the Community Libraries remember you can watch Red, White and Brass at home from the Library streaming platform Kanopy!

For language card printouts and information for the week check out Ministry for Pacific Peoples — Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week (mpp.govt.nz)