Kolofo'ou [Laione] Lakalaka for Royal Luncheon 02/08/08

Kolofo'ou Laione
The performers of this lakalaka hail from Kolofoou, which is literally translated as new city. It was founded by maritime warriors from Vavau and Haapai who came to fight for King George Tupou I in his last uniting battle in Tongatapu. As a reward for their loyalty they were given the task of building the new city within the boundaries of the Palace. This lakalaka is referred to as Laione [Lion].
The lyrics, titled Kalauni ( Crown), were composed by Her Late Majesty Queen Salote Tupou III, in 1942 to mark the successful return of her eldest son, the then Crown Prince Tupou Toa [His Late Majesty King Taufaahau Tupou IV], as the first Tongan graduate from an university, with degrees of Bachelor of Art(BA) and Bachelor of Laws(LLB) from the University of Sydney, Australia.
The vahenga is Hon. Federika Lupeuluiva Fatafehi-o-Lapaha Tuita and Lord Fulivai.
Footage by TV Tonga.

[@QuitTheDrama]

I'm dancing Lakalaka on Wednesday with my class at the Vodafona arena, Fiji. Wish me luck!!! :D

[@patisi]

Hi Robyn,your most welcome!
I bet it was an experience, just as I had being with the TV crew, watching all the faivas and other festivities throughout the coronation.Simply beautiful!
I'm so proud of our culture,our heritage and just being Tongan.
I LOVE IT! God Bless Jah...

[@newcity6767]

Malie Kolofo'ou !!! My People !!!

[@siaosi26]

Type Kalauni sung by afokoula singers..thats the whole song and you can pick the whole lyrics coz its clear ..

[@12karls]

this is beautiful...go tonga!!

[@ozeekdoe2368]

Yay Malie Malie !

[@patisi]

All the best for your performance. I'm sure you will dance wonderfully. :)

[@islandguy84601]

Do You sell DVDs of all the Faiva from this katoanga??

[@biggSaw]

is this a lomipeau lakalaka???

[@TongaHou]

Wateva , =P

[@tatimahina]

Mallliiiieeeeee!! lol

[@mariahmydiva]

who is that with a different costume among the ladies...apart from the 'vahenga'? probably a wannabe?lol...palease!!

[@viliamiheimatoto4190]

shes part of the royal family

[@dutchessLPH]

NOPE the faiva is different.