Malo'e lelei
Although I am palangi (haole) by birth, I am Tongan at heart. We lived in Vava'u, Tonga for 2 years in the late '60's. We were fortunate to live in Polynesia when it was still the real Polynesia. My wife was a midwife and health worker. I was a school teacher. We are fluent (but rusty) in the Tongan dialect.
I had the great honor of being made matapule (talking chief) of Tongan noble, Fakatulolo, while we lived there. My matapule name is Mui Houma. My name carries recognition in the Tongan community, even in Hawai'i.
We have visited Hawai'i many times and lived for 3 months on the west end of Molokai once upon a time. We are making preparations to retire permanently on O'ahu. We would like to volunteer our time working with the polynesian communities on O'ahu.
We are using this Forum to catch up on the latest in Hawai'i and prepare for our permanent return.
Ofa 'Atu
Mui Houma
Although I am palangi (haole) by birth, I am Tongan at heart. We lived in Vava'u, Tonga for 2 years in the late '60's. We were fortunate to live in Polynesia when it was still the real Polynesia. My wife was a midwife and health worker. I was a school teacher. We are fluent (but rusty) in the Tongan dialect.
I had the great honor of being made matapule (talking chief) of Tongan noble, Fakatulolo, while we lived there. My matapule name is Mui Houma. My name carries recognition in the Tongan community, even in Hawai'i.
We have visited Hawai'i many times and lived for 3 months on the west end of Molokai once upon a time. We are making preparations to retire permanently on O'ahu. We would like to volunteer our time working with the polynesian communities on O'ahu.
We are using this Forum to catch up on the latest in Hawai'i and prepare for our permanent return.
Ofa 'Atu
Mui Houma
Comment