How To: Know Your Ta'ovala (101)

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Know your Ta'ovala
There is a secrete language wrapped up in a Tongan Ta’ovala or Mat. Everything from how and where it's worn, to its size, the grade of the weave, it's decorations and even how old the mat is, tells a tale at a simple glance.
And No-where else in the pacific are mats or Ta’ovalas worn so often, Queen Salote Tupou III even ordered the Taʻovala to become part of a Tongan civil servants' uniform.
In this ‘How to’ our Kwi -coconet guide Ben Work learns Ta’ovala 101 from local Tongan expert Favine Fakahau Lumsden who explains the do's and dont's of Ta’ovala wearing.
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[@LianaSeini]

“ sometimes you should just be ashamed of yourself “ 😂.... so true . Great Vid , and great expert explanation 👍🏾

[@veik62]

awesome video, love what aunty said "sometimes you should just be ashamed of yourself, slap on the wrist is nothing to tongans" so true! love this, thank you!

[@samuelavai5947]

3.09 just made my day..🤣🤣🤣..Vinaka Tonga..❤❤🇹🇴🇫🇯🇹🇴🇫🇯

[@mixmusicarts9592]

Wow...so interesting! I new Ta'ovala was important but never knew its significance, meaning or representation... Thank you for sharing.

[@habahsilef2359]

Malo Vine 🙏 she was so fluent I. Explaining the taovala ❤️

[@kystoks4372]

Im samoan and u have lots of Tongan friends

[@henrylemalu1254]

I have a small ta'ovala and a lot of kiekies

[@tajeemamma]

She was absolutely gorgeous!

[@fhakalo]

Thanks for sharing this documentary! I'm going to use this for my presentation! Again malo 'aupito

[@losanatuiniua4222]

Great documents! ...... thanks for sharing.

[@bhanani5480]

Good piece, nice and informative. I've always wondered about these and when it's worn 👍

[@solleilua]

Malo Vine 🙌🏽

[@vath102]

Karen walker 😂😂😂 you're better vine nice job love this video

[@Drazeplaze]

My favorite video!!!

[@anasaleupolu7322]

Awesome vid❤️

[@itzpauli4383]

“The slapping of the hand it doesn’t mean a thing to the Tongan cause their use to it daily” got me dead 💀 😂

[@ThePULIGI]

malo vine, can I wear a ta'ovala even if i'm not tongan?

[@ltmg9832]

Yes of course you can. No one should come and say that you cannot. 😎👍🏾

[@gatsbyv1220]

Nah you can’t

[@madenew000]

what a hilarious video....well done...hhhhh...great stuff , guys

[@popokiai8580]

😂 Vacuum cord, yep, it works.

[@tevitaseru1417]

Just a question out of curiosity. I am a descedant of Tongan. But have gotten more deep into Fijian roots. Is it still okay for me to wear a Ta'ovala?

[@mrfin02]

Depends on how far back you say you have Tongans roots from. If it's 200+ back. Then unfortunately no

[@leont5096]

@@mrfin02 😅😅😅😅 200 year old kasele. Yes tevita seru u still tongan u can wear ur taovala I myself is part fijiqn also

[@enemyofthestate357]

@@leont5096 sai àupito😂🤣😂 mr efa si kei😂🤣😂kasele😂🤣😂

[@diok9682]

hhh vacuum cord lol sai tau ilo

[@Dwayne707countryliving]

good video did he say Oakland was born there so surprised me to hear him say that

[@deevita7459]

Auckland in NZ my bro.

[@marcustuuhetoka1340]

😂🤣🤣

[@Ewl99]

When my fam from NZ came to visit us in CALI the first time they mentioned AUCKLAND my little sister assumed they were saying Oakland n it was j their accents 🤣🤣

[@theoneandonlydk8117]

What does it called when you rap it over your head??

[@taelata218]

Tauvala tauanga'a

[@henrylemalu1254]

Big ta'ovala for liongi

[@tongatapu3385]

Come on guys it’s called TAOVALA PULOU 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@henrylemalu1254]

I have a kiekie

[@youngwill8820]

the hand doesnt mean a thing to a Tongans.. hahahaha because they are used to it daily.. lol so true for other Pacific islanders... its the telling off indeed.

[@fifitaleone3279]

maalahi ka oku ikai ke iai hataha ia kene ngaahi eku tauvala haha ko malimali VB pe haha .