Crate R043821393

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Niuafo'ou, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Niuafo'ou, Tonga, in November 1977.Contents:1. Taufa, a man from Sapa'ata, Niuafo'ou, begins by telling the story of Tongamatamoana, an invader from Niuatoputapu (or Vava'u). The story tells how T. came to Niuafo'ou, conquered it, and then was killed by Paula Mata Lave. It is a popular Niuafo'ou story. Next he tells the story of the beginning of Niuafo'ou and of...

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Niuafo'ou, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Niuafo'ou, Tonga, in November 1977. Contents:1. Fo, from 'Esia, continues his stories from previous tape.2. Pale Napa Lavelua, from Kolo Fo'ou. When Niuafo'ou was evacuated in 1946, Pale stayed behind. On this tape he tells some of his stories. He is a good storyteller and in the conversation he tells what life was like on the island when he shared...

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Niuafo'ou, with additions by Thomas Riddle, recorded in Niuafo'ou, Tonga, in November 1977.1. Savou's story concludes from previous tape.2. Pisila Fusitu'a, the noble of Niuafo'ou, tells her version of most of the stories mentioned in the first three tapes. An outline of the long interview follows: - Maka Mapu Hia, the story of the rock, and of losing the rock while trying to send it to Tongatapu. - The story of Tongamatamoana. - The Mahina...

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Niuafo'ou, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Niuafo'ou, Tonga, in November 1977. Contents:1. Palu Hea concludes his stories from previous tape.2. Savou, of Fata'ulua, begins with the story and the ritual of the 'ume, or leather-jacket fish. Savou tells the story of Seketo'a, the superman of Niuatoputapu and then moves into the story of how the mountain of Niuafo'ou was moved to Niuatoputapu....

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Tafahi, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Tafahi, Tonga, in September 1977. Contents:1. Mosese Faka'osi, with introduction by Thomas Riddle. - The story of Seketo'a (a man who turns into a fish, very popular story). - The story of the Fatu's (a group of rocks named after a family). - The story of Pakofeloa, Masila, and Tala'au and the different rock mounds and caves in Tafahi (three shipwrecked sailors who...

Scope and Contents 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, the 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...

Scope and Contents 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 (a superman in Niuafo'ou) - The story of Maka mei...

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Niuatoputapu, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Niuatoputapu, Tonga, in September 1977. Contents:1. Telai Halapua continues from tape 7.2. Tupa tells the story of the first Tupa (Tupa is a traditional title of a Niuatoputapu family line).3. Hafoka tells the story of: - Seketo'a's well, 'Utafekitu'a. - The stealing of Tafahi. - The epidemic of 1918. - The old days. - An old burial...

Scope and Contents Stories and accounts of Niuatoputapu, told by various speakers in conversation with Thomas Riddle. Recorded in Niuatoputapu, Tonga, in September 1977.Contents:1. Hafoka concludes from tape 8.2. Tahi, an old woman in Hihifo, tells what she knows about popular Niua folk tales - Seketo'a, Kivikivi, and Fuimaono. Then she and her daughter, Vai, comment about present-day life in Niuatoputapu.3. Sete Selui tells the story of Seketo'a. Sete Selui is...