Mālō e lelei! This week is Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week. The 2026 theme is Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture.
There are some great resources to celebrate the week at the City Library including this book which explores Tongan artforms through a traditional lens. You can find more books through this link for both adults and children.
While you are in town this week, see if you can spot the 3 flags flying outside the Central Library.
Below are some everyday words and phrases to practice. You can find more posters through Ministry for Pacific Peoples — Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week
‘Ofa ke ke ma‘u ha uike lelei (Have a good week)
