Royal Visit of H M Queen Elizabeth II of England; Tonga's Independence Celebrations, 1970
Scope and Contents
Consists of performances of faiva during the Royal Visit of H M Queen Elizabeth II of England dress rehearsal, and Tonga's Independence Celebrations dress rehearsal and concert, recorded in Nuku'alofa, Tongatapu, Tonga in 1970.
Dates
- 1970
Creator
- From the Series: Pond, Wendy (Recordist, Person)
- From the Series: Rogers, Garth A. (Recordist, Person)
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Extent
From the Collection: 1.4 metres (Includes 47 open-reel tapes, 3 audio cassettes, 1 sound disc, 1 video, 1 box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: Tonga (Tonga Islands)
From the Collection: English
Physical Facet
5” Philips LP tape with case
General
Original catalogue number: 15/022; Tape 22
Track listing
- 1. Lakalaka, 'Milolua'
- Performed by Kolovai village during dress rehearsal ahead of Royal Visit of H M Queen Elizabeth II of England to Tongatapu in 1970.
- 2. 'A Historical Pageant of Tonga'
- Performed during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 3. Tā lali
- Performed by Mu'a during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 4. Tau'a'alo
- Performed during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 5. Hiva kakala ta'e tā me'a lea
- Performed during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970. Tongan folk song in three parts, indicating the development of Tongan songs from pre-European times to the present.
- 6. Ula
- Performed by Lapaha during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 7. Me'etu'upaki
- Performed by Lapaha during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 8. Hiva usu
- Performed by Kanokupolu during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970. Hymn in the old style of the first Tongan converts.
- 9. Tukipotu
- Performed by Fanamaka and Kolomotu'a during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970. Tongan folk song in three parts, indicating the development of Tongan songs from pre-European times to the present. Includes beating of the tutua log.
- 10. Ko e ako
- Performed by Kolisi Faiako during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970. Recreation of the old style in which lessons in English, spelling and arithmetic were chanted.
- 11. Hiko, juggling
- Performed by Kolisi Kuini Sālote during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 12. Tā nafa
- Performed by Hema Potaufa during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 13. Mā'ulu'ulu
- Performed by Lapaha during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 14.Tā me'a mo e hiva
- Performed by Lavaka during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970. Folk song with string accompaniment.
- 15. Tau'olunga tokolahi
- Group tau'olunga dance performed by Nanasi during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 16. Tā me'a fakaonopooni
- Performed by The Liahona Seven during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 17. Pō sipi: Hiva mo e tā me'a mo e laulau
- Performed by Nau Saimone during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 18. Tā me'a
- Modern instrumental performed by Sione 'Aleki during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 19. Tau'olunga toko taha
- Performed by Princess Siu'ilikutapu during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 20. Kailao
- Performed by Kolomotu'a during dress rehearsal ahead of Tonga's Independence Celebrations on 4-5 June 1970.
- 21. Lakalaka, 'Fakatapu mo e laione hē'
- Performed by Ha'apai and Vava'u during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970.
- 22. Lakalaka, 'E Lofia he ko 'eku tatau'
- Performed by Ha'apai and Vava'u during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Lakalaka of Ha'apai, composed by Fe'iloakitau Kaho.
- 23. Sōkē he siale toli nofo
- Performed by Kolomotu'a and Kolofo'ou during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970.
- 24. Lakalaka, 'Tuli Hoosi'
- Performed by 'Eua Motu'a: Houma, 'Ohonua, Tufuvai, during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Composed by Kolo Taka in 1941.
- 25. Ke tulou he mo e Fā tapu
- Performed by Tafi 'o Fua'amotu during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Composed by HRH Prince Tu'ipelehake in 1967.
- 26. Lakalaka, 'Fue Kafa'
- Performed by Te'ekiu during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Composed by Ve'ehala in 1970, known as 'Pililosalulu Pilimolefā'.
- 27. Lakalaka
- Performed by Malapo and Tefisi during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Tapu ange mo e Tu'i Ha'amo'unga.
- 28. Tafi
- Performed by Ha'asini and Hamula during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Composed by Ma'u Matāpule. Fakatapu mo Ha'a Moheofo.
- 29. Lakalaka 'a e 'Lomipeau'
- Performed during Tonga's Independence Celebrations on the Palace grounds in June 1970. Composed by Malukava (fuoloa). 'E taku ā pē kuo u ta'e mā.
Repository Details
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