Royal Visit of H M Queen Elizabeth II of England; Tonga's Independence Celebrations, 1970

File — crate: R043838664, Reel: 5000027016541

Identifier: AMPS 2022/68. Series 1. File 1/22

Staff Only

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

Additional Description

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.