Tafahi and Niuatoputapu, 1977-09

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

Contents:

1. Soane Patita tells:
- The conclusion of Maui.
- A story about Hina.
- The turtle at Takisi.

2. Mosese Faka'osi sings a song, with a little help from his friends.

3. Fakame Ta'u Fo'ou tells:
- The story of Lihau (Lihau is a 'superman' in Niuafo'ou)
- The story of Maka mei moana.

4. Tomasi, Tavi, and Mosese talk about:
- The devil.
- The death of Masila, Tala'au, and Pakofeloa.

5. Concert in Tafahi featuring young men of Tafahi with guitars singing their favourite songs.

6. Thomas Riddle speaks about Niuatoputapu.

7. Telai Halapua speaks about days gone by in Niuatoputapu and life in Niua. Continues on File 8.