Tafahi, 1977-09

Stories and accounts of Tafahi told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Tafahi, Tonga, in September 1977.

Contents:

1. Vaka'aunofo, Chief of Tafahi, tells:
- The story of Viliami Tangi (a legendary man in Tafahi).
- The story of Seketo'a.
- Looking straight at the devil.
- The story of Fanueli.
- The story of Luse.
- The story of Vaka Faka'osi.
- The story of the epidemic sickness.
- The story of Maka Loloa.
- Vaka's responsibility and history.

2. Sipinga and Paulo Faka'osi talk about the naming of Kolo Kakala and about various things from the past.

3. 'Aisea tells:
- The story of the Fakafafa and Tauloto (two big rocks in Tafahi).
- The naming of Tafahi.
- The story of Viliami Tangi.
- The story of the Fatu's.


4. Fakamo Ta'u Fo'ou tells:
- The story of the stealing of Niuafo'ou.

5. Soane Patita tells:
- The story of Maui. Continues on File 7.