Tutupakanava - Traditional Royal Tongan Torchlight Ceremony - Celebrating HM King George Tupou V

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Channel: Paula Moimoi Latu · 2015 · Entertainment

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The Royal Tutupakanava - traditional torch lighting ceremony of the Nuku'alofa foreshore during the celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King George Tupou V. Filmed from the American Wharf, Nuku'alofa , Kingdom of Tonga, 30th July, 2008 just ater sunset. Tongan school students lit bark torches creating a line of fire around the Tongan capital's coastline. The ceremony is a traditional honour accorded to the Royal Family and followed the Taumafa Kava / Royal Kava installation of  His Majesty King George Tupou V.

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