Ūpē ʻo Lupepau'u - Fuifui Koula - Tau'olunga Fakamanatu 'o Futa Helu

Veisinia Helu youngest daughter of the late Professor 'Ilaisa Futa 'I Ha'angana Helu performing a Tau'olunga choreographed by Sisiuno Helu to ʻŪpē ʻo Lupepau'u & Fuifui Koula at Tonga High School Reunion, Sydney Australia, 8th July, 2010.

[@paulinevpola8176]

Been watching this 30x now. Still the best choreographed dance ever. Some actions are novel and so marvellous. Only this beautiful dancer can pull it out perfectly because she is light on her feet and easy on the eyes.

[@vailima49aston99]

As a Samoan I love and enjoy watching Tongan dance it’s so much like Samoan dance very graceful and the songs make you want to get up malie tahine Tonga Malo Le siva

[@taptonga834]

Rarely have I come across a Tongan Dance so graceful. Everything is well coordinated, hand, head, body, feet movements. 'Ikai ke te fiu he sio. The Samoan influence makes it more enjoyable. I wish more Tongan dancers copy her style. Hange koe fakateki 'ikai ke toutou 'ai noa'ia. Kaiha'asi pe. Malie, malie e Tau'olunga ta'ahine! If you have a dance studio, I will bring my grand daughter there! Tonu atu ho'o haka'i e 'Upee e Ta'ahine ko Lupepau'u.

[@malauovailahi6342]

No matter how many tau'olunga vids I watch and how great of a dancer those girls are, something about this one just stands out 😍🙌🏽 She's a beauty, the fkhaka is different, her li haka is on point and the fasi is malie👏🏽❤️ Mesmerizing forsure 🙇🏽‍♀️

[@flavarz]

never get tired of watching this young lady. Such grace, elegance and poise. Beautiful!

[@Telekava-sx9pf]

She is Futa Helu’s granddaughter.

[@luteata2547]

Of all tau'olunga videos on KZbin, this is the one that I keep coming back to. She truly is brilliant in her dancing and telling the story of this song. Beautiful work!

[@solidboi87]

In case some of the younger ones didn't know. The TAUALUGA is originally a Samoan dance that was integrated into Tongan culture in 19th Century. When it was first adapted by the Tongans, the movements were a lot like the Samoan Taualuga because that's where it came from until 1950 when Queen Salote personally added more of the Tongan gestures & took out some of the Samoan gestures which then created a more distinct Tongan style & a distinct Tongan TAU'OLUNGA :) #HISTORY #ROOTS #LearnIt She took it back to the OLD SKOOL & she did a BEAUTIFUL JOB all around!

[@vaift6444]

Light Bright

[@faq2854]

Light Bright yeah true

[@MrBrooklyn06]

When i first started watching this tauolunga for the milllllioooonth time, enjoying it, I was always wondering why her fkhaka was so fast and harsh compared to the traditional tongan haka. After learning more about the origin of tauolunga and the choreographer's history, aspiration, and direction I LOVED IT MORE! I also love how her facial expressions are natural - these miss heilala tauolunga girls are adopting this hawaiian dramatic facial expression thing which is really off putting and very un-natural.

[@Snowdawggg679]

Sai ketau ilo

[@popokiai8580]

@@MrBrooklyn06 mooni, but truly it started from Africa 😂

[@alianatahaafe4504]

Still the best! After watching this years miss heilala tauolungas, none of them top this

[@enriquepelenato4956]

Will always be the best Tau'olunga for me.

[@thefabmsM]

The song is suposed to be like that since it the song and haka were fa'u in Samoa, her father Futa Helu made the dance for her if you look at the end of the clip Hon. Lupepau'u is sitting there watching Futas daughter dance for her a song that was written for her and the joy her birth brought, and her tau lalo is just fine and her hips well that is the art of tau'olunga to move sino molu not like an unbending ruler, she is a graceful dancer but hey you have your opinion and I have mine!!!!

[@neitaukeiaho704]

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[@dadddyyunnnnce4444]

Damn who tf asked

[@marialitabryce6710]

' if i had to rate her dance it is 100% perfection ! For people who try to judge saying she can't dance I'm sure you guys are PLASTIC Tongans ! She has pure talent, her body language, feet, face and hands were all flowing and graceful and she is from a well known family who knows so much more beyond TONGAN Traditional dance. Her dance was influenced by Samoan Taualunga but still keeping it real to the Tongan fakahaka (moves). So unless you know what Tongan TAUOLUNGA really is. . . . . . keep the negativity to yourself and enjoy the video you flippin annoying people -_- Zzz !

[@thatonganpepi21]

This is the old way Tongan tauolunga untill the queen change it into a royal way or fakaeieiki of the movement The Tau'alunga is from Samoan since The Tui Tonga take control in Samoa and people tend to learn more of both culture until it flee back to Tonga but it doesn't meant it originated from Samoa it is just our royal taualunga but because of the lineage of tuikanokupolu the mother was from Samoa which link and align Tongan cultures

[@DARUSTA254]

​@@thatonganpepi21 The Tauolunga never had origin from Samoa because of tonga taking over samoa lol. Queen Salote liked the concept of the samoan dance so she made our tongan dance from the influence of the samoan dance and from our other ancient dances. Our Tauolunga isnt as old as the samoan version. And tui tonga had it reign 100s of years ago...

[@annamarie6712]

I have watched this tau'olunga several times and I think it's just perfect, Veisinia Helu is very beautiful, she dances so beautifully and it's a lovely song and choreography! Koe tamaiki eni oku totonu ke nau 'alu 'o fe'auhi he Miss Heilala. RIP to her beautiful mama Kaloni and her late father.

[@mgrasias1278]

You are the BEST Tongan dancer in my opinion. The movements of yr hands and feet accentuated each other complimented by every fkteki. Well taught n very performed. Oh frm the comments you're FutaHelu's daughter, no wonder! Fanx for sharing this unique dancer.

[@TONGANMUViiEZ]

This is that one tau'olunga video you keep coming back to... You're reading this after all, many years since it's been danced.

[@reverendasoraalanvaifalevu6722]

My Grandmother HRH Princess Si'ulikutapu Fineanganofo Taufa'ahau thanks the person who uploaded this video it shows Tongas real Tauolunga Ofa lahi atu

[@louisedejoy9458]

mea eni ui koe perfect meakotoa! folahaka, vee tonu/sino tonu toe fugani mo hono foi kili fkofoofa pea toe tlvou taahine ifo leva e fie sio tauoluga mataga! alu ai Haapai lole oua!

[@vjmikaele]

wow im samoan and i am loving this is the best one I've seen in my life.

[@yana4saia]

This is the best tau'olunga I've seen. Beautifully done 👌

[@rusty8772]

Tau'olunga malie,only a few can dance like this!

[@SIMOATUILAUTALA]

True!!

[@ace2111]

Always find myself coming back to this video. 😍

[@losalinemuivaif.4607]

Still think this is the best fakahaka and tauolunga to this song! So beautiful malie taahine❤️

[@pinatisolo3780]

The BEST tauolunga on KZbin. Ikai makaka mo hohaa hange ha niu afaangia pea fkeieiki ene fkteki and just gracefully done. Fielau ko hoo dad koe moungai tangata he culture o Tonga ni. Well done to Sisiuno for this amazing choreograph. BRAVO. Ikai fiu iita hono siofi koe taahine Virginia.

[@lesley3695]

I have watched your dance Veisinia Helu, well, executed. It is and always will be my favourite tau'olunga.

[@fabulousqueen4263]

I don't get tired watching dis taahine...tauolunga..girl you are sooo graceful..plus your face is absolutely beautiful..with all the right expression during your tauolunga...maaan...mesmerizing taahine..malo!

[@aijalonketuu9951]

Still watching this in 2019! This’ll always be my favourite tauolunga to watch🙌🏼

[@tuanikivale4114]

Im samoan ! AND THIS IS SUCH A BEAUTYFULL TONGAN DANCE !

[@FinemuiFutuna]

The best Tongan tauolunga I have ever seen.....wonderfully done!! malo!! Xx

[@maryjrr6237]

SHE'S GOT THE WHOLE PACKAGE..ND BEST TAU'OLUNGA EVER..I'M SERIOUS..BECAUSE CHOREOGRAPHER IS THE BEST.. THE ONE ND ONLY SISI'UNO HELU..MALIE FOA KIAI😙😙

[@dame_judi_dench5802]

Idk who choreographed this tau’olunga but it’s brilliant. I can’t speak Tongan but she looks like a story teller, and a beautiful one at that. Every move and stroke of her hand was well placed and coordinated in such a beautiful and graceful tone.

[@ahh-2-ahh]

Beautiful Tonga

[@Sariel555]

For once I really enjoy, she is a wonderful dancer.

[@Goldie.2188]

It has been an honor and pleasure to grow up amongst the late Futa Helu as a child. My late father spoke nothing but beautiful words of how much he loved this man like a father and having the opportunity to travel with the Afokoula group to Europe on tour. I was very blessed to have been named by the late professor and will always cherish and share the meaning for my middle name as remembrance of their tour to Europe for the first time. Such grace and beauty😍😍❤️

[@elizabethbrown8932]

I love love love this dance & the execution…Malo e fakahaka Malie

[@LightHaus3056]

I had seen Tongan dance .. but love your hand action ALOT

[@teukavasgal]

I watch this many times and still come back to watch it 😊 wish I had a lil girl ke ave kia Sisi'uno ke ako'i he tau'olunga 😊 I have to bring my nieces for sure ♡

[@maj30067]

Best tau'olunga i;ve ever seen eva!

[@manuhamoa]

malo lava...a stunning dance by a stunning young woman...thanks for uploading, alofa atu

[@LittleHibiscus]

Traditionally the tongan dance was performed where the young women's feet were always moving. This is how the traditional Tongan dance should be performed. Over the years it has changed. Very greatful to those who still dance this way. Malo au Ito

[@venitakanavulautogia625]

Malie tau'olunga Tonga!! Dancing very graceful and she is talented!!

[@tongansaggi]

Beautiful song, dance and dancer

[@SalaWalter]

This is my favourite tau'olunga of all time. I always come back to watch it!

[@nainasatamanikaiyaroi1723]

Came across such beautiful song n celerbration that confirmed how peaceful sky high comes only from heavenly hearts

[@tautalaleota3642]

She is marvellous and she is the BEST!!! I've watched so many none as natural as her and the way she moves from her head to her toes is perfect! Love it

[@limiteti]

The BEST TAU'OLUNGA EVER!!!!......Everything about it ..

[@NaOlaproductions]

she's memorizing!!!

[@ahoosifoou4211]

Maili Lani mesmerizing

[@ItsNumberSeven]

Absolutely LOVED your tauolunga!!! My FAVE!!! Best Ive ever seen. ❤

[@alianatahaafe4504]

This is still the best lol for years this has been my fave and I've never seen anyone top it imo

[@londonlight9731]

So beautiful, so graceful...

[@limiteti]

I agree 100% with polynesianrootz....This tau'olunga is the BEST!!...I Love it ...Sorry got to admit I think I've watched it >100 times ....and i will continue watching until... True ITS SO OUTSTANDING........She's definitely got it....the X factor!!! ................ This is what TONGAN tau'onga is all about .....AMAZING performance Veisinia..... Malo and thank you helemonga006 for sharing this video clip on KZbin

[@spamsamwabam]

ive never seen a tauolunga like this , AMAZING !!! :D

[@luupeeaannaaf]

When Tauolunga is done gracefullly and beautifully! The best tauolunga ive seen so far.. From music to choreography and the performer! Perfection at its best!

[@selvarose5882]

Love how her actions are old school and haven't drifted too far away from the origin of tauolunga.. beautiful!!

[@sioelimoala8226]

Hiva fkalotu

[@kulaea673]

July 2020 and still watching!!! My all time favourite!! Mālie 🥰

[@bigthai2082]

Watching in 2020 & still the best😍

[@jmjm1920]

Her dancing 💃 is so professional miss Tongatapu Touliki 'Au o Manavanga Fangalongonoa lagoon 🍺 'Ofaatu from Auckland ❤🙏

[@lauiliumataeliga4668]

So graceful. Beautifully done. Thank you. ❤❤❤ always a surprise no matter how many times I watched it. Love from 🇼🇸

[@lopaaione]

Best ta'olunga I'v seen ( except for when my two girls do the ta'olunga) ha,ha,ha! But she was exceptionally graceful and her ta'olunga haka was out of this world.And to ta'olunga to a very sophisticatedly composed fa'u was amazing. What ever people may say about this ta'olunga ,Vesinia you should be rejoicing you did your family proud and all us Tongans to. Fielau he koho'o ha'u meihe family poto mo aonga ki Tonga kotoa.

[@theonlyislanddiva]

Such a brilliant dancer. Love it.

[@HenaFelila]

This byvfsr is the best ever tauolunga I've seen!!!excellent choreographing and excellent executing!!

[@limiteti]

EXACTLY .... This is what Tongan Tau'olunga is all about!! AWESOME...MALIE

[@MissElenoa]

Love the performance Veisinia so graceful...bring tears to my eyes, remind me of your dad..'ofa atu

[@minatekela1469]

Thank you thefabmsM for enlightening us.There is a minority of Tongans don't know the origins of the Tau'olunga is from our Samoan neighbours.And geniuses like Futa Helu kept some of the movements close because of its relations to one another...As you mentioned the moving around,fetopasi, feet movements etc. Criticism is good but if you don't know what youre talking about than your opinion is what one Tongan lecturer quotes "Pure Intellectual Masturbation" Rest In Peace Futa Helu

[@lovesocal9189]

Bravo!! Excellent Choreography and an excellent performance by the lovely young lady!! Bravo!!

[@fifitataufa1790]

by far the best and favourite tauolunga I have seen well done and great performance.

[@bloomiezhiko6679]

she's a beautifull dancer! so elegant & graceful

[@AMFOI-xu1cc]

2017 and this is still number one. So elegant and beautiful. I love watching this tau ' Olunga my second favorite is Amelia Mailangi 😆 Bravo 👌

[@melmate1962]

Very Elegant and Gracefully Done...Love and enjoy watching ... good on you .... Gorgeously Looking ... Show Stopper ... keep it up

[@limiteti]

MALIE......pea malo ta'ahine Veisinia Helu e fakame'ite ..to atu...who ever put together such unique and artistic graceful traditional actions/haka is Brilliant and talented ....just like the ta'ahine tau'olunga ........fie lau........ofa atu!!!

[@nukungatuvai2855]

still the best!

[@kauiniata7813]

Beautiful and very grateful

[@KKafalava]

a new piece to the tonga tau'olunga, very much enjoyed it and a beautiful young lady as well with a beautiful performance

[@ellabernice4685]

Too Good Taahine. TOO GOOD. Best ive ever seen.

[@miracletamatoaa]

I love watching this chick dance. Her dance is much livelier and full of joy embracing our tongan culture to the T I must say and it's not nothing like some other tauolunga I've watched, boring. I have watched this video like a million times and your still my #1 tauolunga dancer. Ofa atu❤❤❤❤❤

[@limiteti]

Veisinia Helu is VERY BEAUTIFUL and TALENTED!

[@BabyBlue5716]

Of all the tau'olunga this is still my favorite

[@jordanowens7349]

Best Tau'olunga! Old style traditional before it was changed.

[@noarkaihau]

Flawless....so perfect

[@BIGISLANDTAAHINE]

My favorite tauolunga video of all time ❤️ no one will ever top this 👏 Ever 😂🤣😘

[@faatoiaboy987]

You can see more of a woman by the way she expresses herself through a dance. Uniquely beautiful. Now find me a second wife this time from Tonga..lol.

[@lepaknia]

thanks so much for bringing it on. Graceful dancer...I love the ta'anga. You might be a descendant of Futa helu. You are so beautiful and great haka.....Keep it up girl....

[@thefabmsM]

its sung by mosimosi aotearoa the 14th track on their cd I think...can get it online, itunes probably!!! Malie faiva, imma learn me this one, forget zumba im gonna tauolunga!!!

[@paulineolive8533]

Best tau’olunga ever💯 so flawless❤️

[@francisheperi1127]

Read comments below; not Tongan but keen observer of Tongan dance. May I arbitrate a little here: there is merit in both styles, whether dancing a la Queen Salote or dancing a la Futa Helu? I shan't say any more than that for fear of offending someone. But I must admit to liking this routine. There is a softness and smoothness of action. Long live the art of Tau'olunga in whatever form it is danced. Blessings upon you all.

[@PHATEYE89]

Beautiful!.

[@KuiniPetanivv]

Best Tau'olunga by far.

[@Islandblessed]

Best tongan tau'olunga I've ever seen! Well done Nia and congratulation Sisiuno on such a marvellous choreography. Ofa atu Sepi Haumono Schaaf

[@Prince.PapiXo]

SHE'S SO GRACEFUL AND BEAUTIFULLY DONE...A BEAUTIFUL TAU'OLUNGA

[@lopisenisiale7651]

My niece is one of the best dancer, learned from my mum. This is amazing and very graceful. Good on you girl

[@louielui-]

Sisuno its really beautiful its my favourite.... Ofa atu...

[@Liahona6]

Simply beautiful!! Thank you for sharing Helemonga006. I always look forward to your latest uploads.

[@Bigfellr]

Her dance has swag awesome

[@kahuna25]

Your so beautiful!! so elegant! very graceful! now that is what i call a tauolunga!!

[@eddievatuvei1971]

I love this choreography !!!! sisiuno Helu you did an perfect job as well as your sister. LOVE IT !!!

[@eddievatuvei1971]

buahaha just commented from my brothers acc ..lol

[@limiteti]

INCOMPARABLE ..... This tau'olunga is by FAR the BEST EVER! .... MALIE ....

[@an913]

VERY TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@xx5386]

Very UNIQUE & GRACEFULLY Tongan tauolunga dancing

[@2006milika]

Absolutely love her tau'olunga! Very graceful, flexible, exciting and tight (no lingering spaces/movements). Loved every minute!

[@limiteti]

Exactly Hainamouta ........ I 2nd you ..... However back to this magnificent performance ........... ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ....

[@Prince.PapiXo]

FO'I KILI VESINIA MO'ONI....SO ELEGANCE....TRUELY SHE'S BEAUTIFUL....MA'A LAHI AND THE TAU'OLUNGA VERY WELL DONE...HER POSTURE VERY GOOD.

[@josemacbeth1641]

I can't believe we went to Elementary together and now you're a grown woman even though this is recorded 10+ years ago and now I am a full grown man lol. Virginia you definitely look beautiful representing what a Tongan woman should be like when performing the Tongan Tau'olunga.