24. Authentic Tongan Hospitality. My Friend Hina and The Umu Oven @Sailing The Life Nomadik.

Meet Hina and her family and experience TRUE TONGAN HOSPITALITY . In this episode we sail from Niue to Vavau and meet the friendliest most welcoming locals, who invite us to a feast. Together we prepare "umu" in an underground oven, we listen to the unbelievable harmonies filling the churches of Tonga on Sunday and Mira learns to weave baskets.
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В този епизод ще разберем какво означава "истинско гостоприемство" в Тонга. Плаваме от Ниуе до Вавау и се запознаваме с Хина и нейното семейство - най-приветливите местни жители, които ни канят на пиршество. Заедно приготвяме "уму" в подземна фурна, слушаме невероятните хармонии в неделната църква и Мира се учи да плете кошници.
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13-years-old Maya from Canada with her folks Ivo and Mira from Bulgaria sailing aboard 38-foot catamaran Fata Morgana, sailing since 2013 (first boat-zero sailing experience, everything DIY).
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13-годишната Мая от Канада с нейните родители Иво и Мира от България, плават на борда на 11-метровия катамаран "Фата Моргана" от 2013 г. насам.
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S/V Fata Morgana

[@arceliacody3546]

THIS IS WHAT WE CALL LOVE! THE POLYNESIANS AND MICRONESIANS ARE VERY HOSPITABLE ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE KIDS. WE HAVE PROFOUND MEANING TO CARE FOR VISITORS. HOPE THIS CULTURE WILL KEEP GOING. SPREAD LOVE EVERYONE.

[@paulteeiputau6897]

With the little they have, but are truly rich because of their Faith in God. God Bless Hina and her family.

[@apolosikatia9152]

Amen, well said and God bless.

[@xx40oz_mickeysxx59]

I’m half Tongan and half White. I was born in America and have very little knowledge of my own people back home in Tonga. Thanks for this video.

[@rafevelly7295]

peaceful people with warm heart and wonderful hospitality ❤

[@richardwilliams1334]

The ease of making new friends in new places.loved it all, from a Kiwi in wet wet NZ.

[@garyschwilling4836]

Excellent video story Maya. I love Tonga!

[@hooded_girl2626]

You all look lovely in your Tongan attires. Much ''ofa (love) to you all and malo (thank you) for sharing your experience

[@tukstuimaba]

This is too good really enjoy watching this !,,,what a very humble and kind hearted Tongan family ...God Bless Your Wonderful Family.

[@seailive]

Its lovely to see you welcomed into the culture, I spent a month in Neifu awaiting a ride on a yacht sailing west, and loved every minute. Stayed at the Hilltop Motel. Met with the older yachties also. You showed the Tongan people so well.

[@mikemailei4491]

aw what a great video what a blessing Im Tongan and Have never been back to the Country where my Parents come from Loved the Video!

[@rimadawson9030]

Such wonderful tongan hospitality

[@francessaelua3883]

Awesome 👍 what a blessing 💕 God bless you and your family, safe travels! Also, many blessings for Hina and her Tongan Family ❤️

[@philliporeilly901]

Wonderful, insightful view into Tonga, love how you guys get to the essence of where you sail to.

[@no8604]

What a great video! Thank you so much for appreciating our culture. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Vava'u. :-)

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Yes, very much, thank you!

[@sionelavaka7001]

I'm tongan this why I came back home with my wife... thank you for the video and visit soon... and thank you Hina for your kindness

[@manaotai2368]

Awesome video and inspiring as well. Very proud of Hina and her family for their Tongan hospitality. 'Ofa atu and God bless.

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Thanks to Hina and her family and the few other Tongan people we met, we LOVE dearly Tonga and all Tongan people!

[@UtahRiders]

Better than National Geographic guys! Great job!

[@tanumaifarani8593]

that was awesome GOD BLESS and be kind to one another

[@localsavaiian7512]

I really enjoyed watching. Im from Neighbouring Samoa, I love visiting the Kingdom of Tonga, been there several times. I've only been Tongatapu, Makaha'a, Pangaimotu, Fafa and 'Eua in the south and Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu in the north, but I've never got the chance (more like time) to visit Vava'u, I'd love to go there someday. That family are so beautiful so loving and very hospitable, that's the beauty of Polynesian Cultures, where sharing is caring, treating complete strangers as family, and where smiles and kindness is free. Oh BTW next time you go to the Kingdom you have to experience the beautiful traditional Tongan Dancing, my two favourites being the "Mako" (men's action dance) and the "Tau'olunga" (ladies graceful dance), both have beautifully handcrafted costumes and accompanied by music with amazing unique Tongan Harmonies. I'm so proud you and your family are living the dream. Safe and Pleasant Travels always. As we say in Samoa, "Manuia le Malaga" its like Bon Voyage but with a more deeper meaning.

[@fasiapulekaufusi6632]

Im tongan and i use to live in Samoa. Love you all kainga pasifiki.

[@BudsRitova]

This is who we are. Malo Hina and family. Great showcase of our beautiful Pacific Islands and her people!

[@sosefomafi1222]

One of the best video I’ve seen on KZbin so far thank you so so much

[@dinalavaki2982]

Just discovered your page and wanted to say thank you for this video. It is making me homesick. I'm from the main island Tongatapu but I have been to Vava'u a couple times. I am going again this December to swim at the Mariners Cave (I believe it was the one you were diving in). Bless your travels around the world. From your new Tongan/American subscriber.

[@JKaufusi]

Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. I’m Tonga but I left Tonga when I was young to USA. I have not been to any Island out side Tongatapu. I love your videos.

[@KINGHAVI]

Fantastic video great experience to travel around the world. More video

[@asifrahmanauckland]

the most big heart community, our pacific islander community. Such a lovely family

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

The best!

[@ryankebenly5913]

This video is amazing.

[@bubbabeern]

i really enjoyed watching.. i always wanted to go to tonga.. thanks for sharing what life is like... and how wonderful the people are there... it was beautiful

[@tavita8699]

Tongan hospitallity is so heartfelt What a beautiful family Hina's family is. It must have been very sad when it came time to say farewell. An excellent video I enjoyed alot Malo apito

[@laurentfroggy6631]

What an amazing video you guys made, your narrating Maya was great, I felt like I was watching a doc. The hospitality of Hina and her family was amazing. Many thanks for sharing and best from HKG

[@brandonkokohu1927]

Oh I know this lady who taught your mum how to make the basket... used to be at the same high school

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Really!! This is so great!! I am happy this video found you!

[@malmotumotu5218]

Hi Brandon Kokohu,oku ke ilo ha e detail e sii fefine ni.Ko e ai pe Ke send hane kii fo’i fika he Western Union tu’unga he’e te fiefia noa i he show ho tau fonua mo ‘e tau to’onga fakakaau me’a pea ‘e lelei ia ki he fonua fakalukufua.Malo🙏🏼

[@aquilakensy253]

nice tongan family .. i wish to visit tonga one day

[@Wane_96792]

Love this video wonderful family such hospitality and good food.

[@viliamevaro1584]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for the video and story

[@surex8949]

malo much love my tonga

[@atulasitani7246]

Your mum & dad looks so cute in their Tongan dressings aswel beautiful family 🥰💞

[@earthsouljah4116]

Protect your marine.. Pls keep oceans clean.. Keep marine life safe...happy ocean.. Happy safe sail.

[@rolfflorentinus9603]

Very nice experiences with the locals

[@donzie13]

Thank you for the video! I was just telling my husband that we are all pebbles. Good or bad. What you throw out there with affect the people around you. Seems like you ran into good pebbles and you are all good pebbles too! Throw on!

[@lisiatepalu7737]

Beautiful basket nice

[@dorothyann-n2h]

Awesome 👍👍, im enjoying your videos, im from Honolulu Hawaii

[@maryaflleje9830]

I've enjoyed your video. Have you been sailing long? Hope there's more trips and videos in the future. Safe travels😎

[@malakaitufele7415]

Nice 👍

[@reesepakoa4195]

Wonderful video. Beautiful families.

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Thank you so much!

[@HalaSialeMohe]

Ofa atu from Australia

[@unknownbastard8717]

Beautiful😍😍

[@silvertavake5615]

Truly the Friendly Islands

[@leksluther4417]

Loved it! Ofa atu

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Thanks!

[@tedrobert7002]

Good video

[@atulasitani7246]

So you found Nemo in Tonga? Yaaye! 😆🙌

[@akav75]

Awesome video

[@anti-ignorance1870]

Now we need a video of Island family visiting Europe and see the Hospitality of the Europeans

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

It depends in which part of Europe they go. If they visit a small mountain village in Bulgaria and meet a nice local family- they might have a very similar warm and welcoming experience. Europe is not just Paris or London.

[@naphtaliawakening4862]

I dont think theyll be as welcoming

[@wellymanufandu]

Do you ever been to West Papua..?

[@PBJJJ]

💕💕💕💕💕

[@liekinafinau17]

I am a tongan luttel bii

[@fifitaleone1909]

Mahimahi fish

[@thetourist7004]

Канадка по паспорт, но българка по душа. Затова ти е студено на 26 градуса :)

[@fobsters1]

Brilliant. ..in 2019. .Mira can weave a basket n I can't. ..n am Tongan. ..*having an embarrassment laugh*...hhhhh

[@wisepersonsay3142]

Banana leaves are more authentic than foils. Civilization/convenience or real traditional authenticity? Battle of Truth has begun.

[@kolomailefotua2261]

@Ofeina Ulunga your family

[@liekinafinau17]

Joshua afu

[@samwright285]

Malo lelei...Great video..never been to Tonga.. beautiful culture....Keep up the great voyage...Faafetai from Samoa

[@noprobe2301]

Awesome hospitality. The FRIENDLY ISLAND. Nek time I visit Tonga, shouts on me Hina ✊🏾💯

[@kimdaufer1560]

It's so sweet to show love and kindness from hina and her family, they might not have much but to make you and your family's feel welcome is so priceless. God bless you and your family and thanks for the great video. Stay safe out there.

[@thereturningboomerang]

I Love how you got involved with the locals! And you went to Church with them, very respectful and cool.

[@polybee2301]

Bula Vinaka, this is so beautiful. Can so relate to this every Sunday having Lovo for lunch right after Lotu . Love island life and this makes me feel homesick 😊

[@kamamotumotu3357]

Thank you for an amazing video of Tonga and your family.This videos gives a homesick feelings,the feeling! I am Tongan but reside in Australia now. I am proud of my culture but it hurts me to see that it is slowly evolving to be more commercialise.This video reminds me of the days that I grew up in Tonga.One time we had a tourist (male) from Germany,around 1977.He missed his ferry and look around for a place to stay,but at that time in Haapai there were any commercial accommodation then.My cousin invite him to catch a boat with him to my island,and so we stayed with him for a week and then my cousin sail back to catch his ferry.I am so grateful to see that these kind of hospitality still exists in my home land as life is not all about business but creating a friendship is far lasting in our hearts that money last in our hands.Thank SAILING FATA MORGANA for your video! And thank you to Hina and her families for the hospitality,that makes us proud to be Tongan

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Thank you for your wonderful thoughts! We are glad that so many Tongans have seen our video and felt nostalgic for their beautiful homeland and charming way of life which is still largely unspoiled by the outside world in the small islands. We feel so grateful for Hina's hospitality and we now love and respect all Tongans everywhere in the world. One person, one family, can make a difference! Thank you all!

[@miklobarboza3305]

Wow very nice video, looks like a beautiful country and lovely people. love and respect from Brazil!

[@foutautuaa4363]

GOD BLESS YOU N YOUR FAMILY FROM THE KINGDOM OF TONGAN

[@esetamoors2226]

Greetings from Australia. You are an amazing family travelling around the Pacific on a small boat. What a strong family. The Tongan family were great helping you guys out.

[@taleismith5126]

Thank you for the beautiful video this is how the Tongan families are they open their homes to strangers from another country who knows how many times theyve been doing this,on a hot day they saw a family walking not knowing where they going turn get some shade to open their hearts full of kindness,hospitality is awesome.Malo to the Tongan family and their guest wishing them safe travels and many more friends along the way.Bula from Winnie/Texas.

[@J-679]

Very humbling indeed. I subscribed straight after watching this wonderful clip. Love from Fiji.❤️

[@ardenguirerro2958]

Awesome experience..that is what we call the Pacific Islands way of life......

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Unique experience. Thank you!

[@marclonte3059]

Hello Fata Morgana crew, even though I have sailing around the world twice now, I still really enjoy watching your video's. It is a pity my wife died in such an early age, she would have loved this way of life.At the moment I am in Mombasa and will leave for Pemba island soon. Fair winds to you and regards from the S/V Aotearoa 1

[@marclonte3059]

Yes I am a kiwi but I lived a long time in Holland, but when I'm old and grey I will end my sailing life in New Zealand, you can always ask me about any destination you want to go to. But remember I haven't seen it all yet.Take care

[@majesticmark6054]

Wonderful episode. I enjoy seeing how friendly the people of Tonga are. It is great to see how quickly friends can be made with simple kindness and hospitality.

[@tuneup5983]

Great Vlogs. I'm sure the Tongan people appreciate your great videos too. If it ever crosses your radar try Tokelau. Beautiful country.

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Thanks!

[@marialitabryce]

Grew up in Vavau one of the most beautiful islands in Tonga. My favourite part was when you all wore the Tongan attire you all look so beautiful 😍 bless you all and ofaatu 🇹🇴

[@rocky6225]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey in youtube. I really enjoyed it. Bula from Fiji.

[@Likadees]

One of my favorite video. God bless this Tongan family.

[@nehnafolau1060]

You guys are living the dream. Made me homesick watching this video. God bless you guys and be safe on your adventures.

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

LOVE TONGA! Thank you!

[@Lewoxx]

Well done guys! I'm following many similar channels, but there are not so many that I trully enjoy; yours is among a few of them! Greetings from Istanbul...

[@janelle-hinemoa7647]

This video got me so homesick 😭 there’s no place like home. I can’t wait to visit Tonga again. God bless Hina and her family and safe travels to you guys. Thank you for the beautiful video ❤️

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Your homeland is wonderful and I am sure that wherever you are in the world you have Tonga in your heart, thank you!

[@victoriamann6645]

Me too. This is the Tonga I know and remember... how I wish I can go back soon.

[@hzkenny961]

Janelle Mcdonald zzzxc

[@jasonstrong4610]

Same here, and I've never been there. But one day, maybe.

[@محمودالمزين-ف8ف]

Hello , may I know how to come to Tonga from Malaysia

[@donnadavidson3904]

I would love to spend my days exploring this beautiful earth on the water!

[@waynesherman454]

Wonderful v-log of real life and real people, thank you for giving this view of our world

[@soundzgood]

Mira made a beautiful basket. That was such a wonderful gift for Maya. The Tongan Sunday church, meal preparation, and eating on the banana leaf table was so interesting. Such nice people.

[@griffinnathan476]

I know Im asking the wrong place but does anybody know a trick to get back into an Instagram account?? I somehow lost the password. I love any assistance you can offer me.

[@marcoty6312]

@Griffin Nathan Instablaster ;)

[@griffinnathan476]

@Marco Ty Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm. I see it takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.

[@griffinnathan476]

@Marco Ty it worked and I now got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thank you so much you really help me out!

[@marcoty6312]

@Griffin Nathan Glad I could help xD

[@roarorrelax9830]

This is amazing just another Tongan bloke here stopping by to show some love thank you for sharing god bless.

[@jumpinjakeflash1]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. You three are a wonderful family. God bless you.

[@brianfogg5172]

Simply wonderful! Thank you for sharing your life's experiences.

[@kirijones3778]

Do you still keep in touch with this family? loved viewing this

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

yes, we have the facebook of the girls :)

[@mamaluchii]

Such a huge blessing to meet wonderful people like that Tongan family! I love my people!

[@Professorsnype]

I grew up in Tonga, when they showed the scene at church singing, made me :( sad

[@tasisifuka6240]

Great video, enjoyed it very much 😊😊😊 I hope y'all had a great time in our beloved little kingdom. Missing home so much😔😔😔 Thank you for this and God bless on your journeys 😊😊😊 Ofa atu

[@sailingfatamorgana5742]

Thank you! No matter where you are, surely you keep Tonga in your heart, and now we do too!

[@penilomu5864]

Love this video happened in my homeland remind me of diving in the wharf esp raining day the very best time swimming .

[@siunipamafua2187]

".....no one in the streets but we met many piglets....." 😂😂😂😂😂 Hilarious 😊😅😁

[@sutitastreeter9848]

amajing video Tongan people have a beautiful heart may God bless this family .

[@BobbieGWhiz]

I find your videos especially interesting!

[@lupenaakailea2886]

I enjoy watching this video. Watching this video make me home sick. Bless the hearts of that Tongan family. ❤❤❤

[@SaulaBeeSmith]

Really love what you guys have been doing 🇹🇴❤❤sailings and making new family around the Pacific ❤❤❤🇼🇸🇫🇯🇹🇴

[@tukingapahu]

Thank you for sharing your video. I remember stopping by at Neiafu briefly when I was very young. Watching your footage brings back good memories. Very nicely done.

[@ofeinameilangiulunga1929]

Aloha from Hawaii🥰 Thank you Morgana family for this amazing video. Hina send her love to your family. My family truly love this video it’s our motivation to always strive for the best. I was not at home when you visited but when I first watched it I know for sure that you enjoyed your time with my family and the Kingdom as well. Mau ofa lahi atu😍

[@Hangloose-ee2me]

God bless what a beautiful kind hearted Tongan Family😎Thanks & safe travels.

[@fredwilliamtanginoa2439]

I love this video... You guys very lucky that you've been to Pangaimotu Vava'u that's where my father from but I was born and raise in the main Island Tonga Tapu.... Have a safe travel around the world.