Tongan Taovala

Lyman Nauahi shares how he puts on his traditional Tongan Taovala attire. What the materials of the Ta'ovala is made of such as Fau, La’i Lou ‘Akau and Kafa braided from La’i Pulu and what they represent in his Tongan culture.
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[@Stloi]

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[@jennylou2676]

Is this kind of ta’ovala appropriate for a funeral (putu)? Thank you. ☺️

[@maloni]

This ta'ovala is usually not worn at funerals, but times have changed and l see people wearing them at funerals now. For putu you usually wear an old ta'ovala out of respect for the deceased such as faka'ahu, aveave, or papa. Hope that helps!