Like all Polynesians, Tongans love singing and dancing – and are incredibly friendly History has seen the rise and fall of numerous empires that drew into their governance many far-flung lands and, ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) -In honor of Tongan National Day, a special event is being held at the West Oahu Veterans Center to celebrate Tongan Culture and the contributions they have made within Hawaii ...

TBC’s new OB kit – which includes multiple new cameras, receivers, a video switcher and production panel, as well as a ...

The origins of the native Tongan juggling art known as hiko. Why do all the women in Tonga know how to juggle? That simple question set off a search for answers captured in the documentary, "The Queen ...

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It’s almost 7 am when I awaken to the sounds of the sea. Opening my eyes, I see the first rays of the sun bringing a new day to the South Pacific. There’s nothing to block my view since one side of ...

To read about the other Culture Shifters, return to the list here. It’s been a whirlwind year for filmmaker Kymon Greyhorse. Six months after he graduated from the University of New Mexico, he learned ...

Tattoos in places like Samoa, Tonga, and Hawai‘i can signify a sacred oath to protect and honor one’s community. Audiences are buzzing with anticipation for another rich adventure through Polynesia in ...

As offensive lineman Atonio Mafi transitions from UCLA to the NFL, he is sharing his journey with Times staff writer Ben Bolch through a weekly diary leading up to the April 27 draft. This week, Mafi ...

EULESS – Players dramatically taking fields ahead of kickoff, storming out of tunnels and bursting through signs. Teammates singing along to their alma mater when the clock hits zero, no matter what ...

PARK CITY — Utah's Tongan community is embracing a film featured at this year's Sundance Film Festival. It focuses on their language and cultural identity. "Lea Tupu'anga Mother Tongue" is a short ...