Wallis: Historic Tongan Fort Talietumu (Wallis and Futuna, Pacific)

[@jontoki7]

Thank you so much Vic for this fascinating video. It's so important for all Tongan to learn about there culture and history. You can find signs of Tongan occupation throughout Polynesia stretching from Tonga to the Cook Island and Rarotonga to the east and as far north as the Marshalls to the north then back down to Tonga and every island kingdom in between. One correction on this piece of documentary. The only reason Tonga and the Tu'i Tongan manage to create a vast empire is by a strong navy. To accomplish this was first to occupy Fiji and control the large timber to build the Kalia. These were large double hull vessels that could travel far distance where canoes could not. The Kalia's could carry up to 200-250 person. Can't thank you enough for this beautiful documentation. malo, tu'a 'ofa atu.

[@VicStefanu]

+Sione L Toki Thank you for your wonderful comments and for viewing my videos... I have received so many nice messages in the short time since this video was published. I spent a lot of time in Tongatapu and I admire your history and culture.. I will insert a correction regarding the canoes...

[@VicStefanu]

+Sione L Toki Just another quick message; is there a museum somewhere that displays an original Kalia?? The biggest 'canoe' that I saw was in a museum in Noumea, New Caledonia but is was not big enough to carry 200 people..

[@jontoki7]

+Vic Stefanu Unfortunately Vic there isn't one that I know of. However, there's a small replica display at the Polynesian Cultural Center in La'ie Hawaii. The only other one of the same structure however not as large is the Hokulea of Hawaii.

[@VicStefanu]

+Sione L Toki Thank you for getting back to me, I will be in Hawaii in December and I will check out those locations that you are mentioning. It will be very interesting to be able to videotape a real Kalia...

[@jontoki7]

Fantastic Vic. I can give you information about the artist who built the Kalia. He is a living monument in Hawaii. He can provide you with a personal tour and deeper insight on the history of the Tongan Kalia. He lives just about two miles away from PCC.

[@asahelkish5809]

I actually like the fact you respond to each comment. That’s nice of you. Polynesian history is one of the most interesting prehistoric sagas. How Polynesian cultures/languages diversified and interacted with each other later is so fascinating. Thank you Vic for helping us remember.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 😊😊😊

[@purudate4049]

Greetings from India. Your coverage on Tonga, least known nation to us in India has raised lot of curiosity about Tonga , its cultural heritage, traditions, food. Yesterday, some Indian TV channels have reported major damages caused in Tonga due to volcanic eruption. Hopefully people are safe.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍 I hope that everyone is safe too, Tonga is a very beautiful and special place..

[@semisilaakulu1071]

The Tu'i Tonga is truly the Greatest Empire in the Oceania Region. Leaving pieces of Tongan influence and culture throughout polynesia. Thank you for this vid @Vic Stefanu. I appreciate your time going to Wallis & Futuna and displaying a bit of Tongan History with the World as well as the people of Tonga.

[@VicStefanu]

+Semisi La'akulu I have received so many great comments about this video!! Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!!

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Semisi La'akulu an empire that was created by the earlier empire known as the Tui Manu'a empire of Samoa all kings are basically Samoan know your history!..

[@renegade9064]

Semisi La’akulu Toko do not listen to him. Search up the Lapita Sites in Tonga, Nukunuku I believe. We have the oldest Lapita site in the whole of Polynesia including Samoa. The Lapita people are Polynesia’s Ancestors and they settled in Tonga first, making it the first Polynesian Settlement. The Tongans then left home to explore what was out there in the pacific. For example they FOUND & CREATED an island we know today as Samoa. Basically all Samoan Chiefs & wannabe-Kings were actually Tongan descendants. Know your history & speak with your grandparents, they will know so much more.

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Renegade HAHAHAHA the lapita people are alright the lapita people were melanesians, Tongas are basically Samoan mixed with Fijian bloods!..

[@renegade9064]

The Lapita people are alright? Hahaha.. you don’t know what you’re talking about. The Lapita People are the Ancestors of all Nesians. No sorry, Samoa wasn’t even made yet lol. The Lapita people settled in Tonga first, then their descendants later left Tonga to find and create Samoa.

[@Lomzayy]

I came here because I was told that Tonga ruled Wallis. My mom's Mom is Wallisian Tongan. Mom's dad is Wallisian Samoan and Tongan. Thank you for Sharing your videos I'm learning alot more about my Wallisian side. ❤

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@josemacbeth1641]

Ask this to your Uvean peeps if it is true "Malo Lailai (Greeting In fagauvean) alright so there was a legend of a powerful warrior who was referred to as ahu'eto he was a power legendary warrior who conquered the people of Fanguvea. He was from what we called in our legend and myths "Polianga oe fukau ngàahe tahi tui tonga' which translates to 'land and kingdom of adventures seas." After conquering the island it was said that he intermarried with a local ouvean women. After that he would bring many tongans to intermarry with the locals which brought the rise of fagauvea. The son of Aho'etu who was referred to as Mana'tukua who was known as the legendary chief of fagauvea he helped unify the whole of uvea island by the help of Mighty tongan warriors. This legend is mainly about "the rise of fagauvea" or "kou e Mahiki xere hake le fagauvea." Keep in mind Aho'eitu on record is 950AD according to Tongans

[@jmjm1920]

Uvea Futuna Ha'amoa were part of Ancient Tongan Empire since Lapita Settlement 90 percent of Futuna Uvea named by Ancient Tongan Navigators Ha'a Maui Tonga Fusifonua also named Savaihi in Ha'amoa Havaihi Hawaii as Vaihi Sacred big Is far away Homeland Tonga has the most Lapita sites in all Polynesia 😊

[@georgefilitonga694]

This was very fascinating. I am from Va'vau with Ouvean heritage and just recently met my families in New Caledonia. You have opened our eyes and now we look forward to making it to Wallis Island so that we may walk in the Tongan Fort of Talietumu and meet more of my Wallis family. Thanks so much.

[@VicStefanu]

Hi George, thank you for your wonderful comments!!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you very much for all this interesting information!!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your interesting comments!

[@souveniehollande979]

My family was also from 'Uvea. Sadly, most - if not all - of the 'Uvean families that settled in Vava'u were refugees from 'Uvea who were driven out by King Lavelua during the civil war. The refugees were led by the chief Puli'ūvea (I believe his descendants still use Puli'ūvea as their surname), who tricked a pālangi captain into transporting them all to Vava'u, where they would be welcomed by their Tongan relatives.

[@cecelia2802]

Majority of the Tongan a very talented people, they have the most Ph.D. per capita in the world, they have the intelligent to rule over the Pacific. The ocean were not barriers but highways for their "KALIA", only a few European warships in that era can match the speed of those KALIA. Today Tonga faces many challenges, obstacles, positive and negative political issues, but this KINGDOM still survive & carry on the same traditions & cultural values, such legacy may last forever. Thank you and appreciate all your videos reminding us about our ancestors - the navigator/warrior of the Pacific

[@VicStefanu]

+lia ngaluafe Hello, thank you for your wonderful comments and for watching my videos!!

[@monef618]

It's great to know that Tongans have the highest PHD per capita. I think we can continue that trend!

[@Dee-hy7ce]

lia ngaluafe maybe ta case but why is tonga still poor. how does this phd stuff tranlate to the economy

[@SIRACH26N1]

@@Dee-hy7ce Tonga is poor because they have no valuable resources and population , also they are trying to fit in to the westerm system and way of life . common sense really

[@Dee-hy7ce]

@@SIRACH26N1 what do you call the biggest ocean in the world that the Pacific Islands are sitting on..its mismanagement.

[@AllAroundPickleball]

The history of this brings truth to light. As I child I always heard story's of the pacific and now you just proved it thank you....

[@tyzxcj34]

Thank you for your hard work in capturing this for everyone to see. Great to see this and I hope to go there one day.

[@emmadubb6652]

This was awesome! I myself am of Wallisian descent. Thank you so much for adding to the bridge being built to connect us to a small yet such an important island to the history of our Pacifica people. I knew Tongan ruled the Pacific but i had no idea they built am empire on the island. I hope to see the ruins being studied further so we can learn more about our history while we have it!

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍I am so glad this video has been received with so much enthusiasm by so many people..

[@fujiamatuua9356]

Aloha hope all is well. Wallis island is on my bucket list to visit.

[@VicStefanu]

It’s a great place to visit, thank you for watching!! 😊😊😊

[@Lotumaupe]

Thank you so much for this! My father told me stories of our connection to Wallis - viewing your video has been an informative and educational experience. Wallis is now on the bucket list!

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 👍👍👍

[@kuurakuutamo]

I read about this before seeing your video, thank you so much for giving Oceanic countries so much attention, they're so interesting yet so often overlooked, you've got a new subscriber for sure~!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you!!

[@hanzelloveday6231]

Man Tongan history makes me so proud to be Pacific Islander💯 such a rich culture with an impressive history 🇹🇴 mmt baby

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 👍👍👍

[@pheonixguy33maneha99]

I'm learning the influence Tonga had on the Pacific. I am Palauan and on my ancestry DNA reading I'm 10% Tongan. My great great grandma came from Wallis Island. The other Tongan DNA is unaccounted for so Tongans have definitely had their DNA as highly influential around the area. Never thought MMT could apply to me 😂.

[@howdoyouknowme9802]

@@pheonixguy33maneha99welcome to the horse gang tokoua.

[@dbla454]

Str8 up aye fukn crazy us0

[@tulakifaleofa1661]

THIS IS SOOO AMAZING TO HEAR YOUR DOCUMENTARY ABOUT TONGA ,THANK YOU SO MUCH ,N GOD BLESSED

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you very much!!

[@lavalavalavalava2610]

Malo Aupito for this gem of a video! 👏 As a Tongan growing up in New Zealand, this sort of history would never be taught anywhere. But this video has lit a fire inside of me to start learning more about my heritage. I am honestly so amazed that my ancestors were capable of history such as this. This location has now definitely been added to my bucket list! 😊👌 Again, thank you so much! God bless! 🙌

[@VicStefanu]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@increasepeace4996]

Amazing. I've been fascinated by maritime empires in Polynesia, like the Tu'i Tonga, Tui Manu'a and Tui Pulotu. I think there was even an empire in Micronesia or something. This stuff should be taught in schools or something.

[@VicStefanu]

+Increase Peace Thank you for viewing my videos and for wonderful comments...

[@increasepeace4996]

Vic Stefanu You're welcome.

[@renegade9064]

Sorry brother, Tu’i Tonga is the ONLY maritime empire there ever was. Vic’s spent a lot of time in Samoa but has not found anything suggesting an Empire had been established there. No ancient monuments, nothing. But let’s hope it shows up somewhere & yes Tongan history is beyond Fascinating. Love it.

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Renegade the Tui Manu'a empire created the Tu'I Tonga, search up the Tui Tonga history and you will find out that the islands of Manu'a was considered Sacred by the kings of Tonga because it was the residing place of Tagaloa lagi, Tonga tapu means Sacred south Tongans are basically Samoan mixed with Fijian bloods after the war of Tui Pulotu and Tui Manu'a...

[@josephilagana7077]

TAGALOA'S ROYAL LINE'S HEART of POLYNESIA all lies you wish chill bro look at greatness of Tonga 🙂

[@citymc2298]

This video is great , and for last, this kind of reminds me of the great Tongan giants who invaded other pacific islands and not knowing they settled in Wallis. Great history vic keep it up

[@VicStefanu]

+CITYMC 22 Thank you very much for viewing my videos!!

[@berangere_s]

Thanx for the vid Vic and hope u had a great time in our islands! Ofa atu 🇼🇫

[@VicStefanu]

I did! I hope I can come back one day soon, I will never forget Wallis and Futuna!!!!!!!!

[@CLYDEMORE]

Thanks for all the insight in your video’s Vic! Regardless of where in the Pacific we come from it truely is a rich history which is more of a shame as we have no documentation of it apart from old folk tales. I was just explaining to my son about how Samoa won their country back from Tongan rule. I think it is such an awesome story that I hope one day could be made into a movie. One country’s unification to overthrow the reign of another, a great battle. On exit a great speech which helped form a Royal bloodline for the victor. All the squabbling nowadays is in detriment to that event and the words that were spoken on those shores. Anyways love the vids Vic!!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your wonderful comments my friend, in exactly one year from now I will be in Samoa once again!

[@jmjm1920]

Pulemelei Mound in Savaihi Ha'amoa were built by Tuitonga Momo from Uno o Sangone story around 800ad The Sacred Navigation 🐢 Sangone!

[@TrueTangaloaTrueLangi-di7us]

Morgan Tuimaleifono I might've misspelled the last name but he's a Samoan author/historian ....he cited quoted Niel Gunson .....that TuiTonga Takalaua believe to have married either a female TuiManua or a daughter of a TuiManu'a ...her name Vaelavemata and their offspring lived in Samoa bearing the TuiTonga and TuiManu'a title with the TuiTonga title taking precedent.....crazy part is that TuiTonga is 1400AD .....200yrs after the supposed expulsion of TuiTonga Talakaifaiki giving rise to the title name Malietoa ......Salamasina is 1500AD which align with the return of TuiTonga living in Samoa back to Tongatapu when the otu Langi construction was completed and the fonuatanu100acres of backfilled built lands....... After the expulsion of Tuitonga from tuamasaga Malietoa did not ascend to rule...Malietoa did not become a prominent title.....it wasn't part of the Tafa'i fa title.....

[@renegade2991]

The Tu'i Tonga Empire have left alot of historic sites throughout Polynesia. Tonga should definitely invest time & effort to teach this in schools (e.g. Atele, Liahona, Toloa, Beula). Hopefully I get to travel and explore such amazing sites. Malo Aupito Mr. Stefanu.

[@VicStefanu]

+Renegade I agree with you, Tongans should be more aware of their glorious background and history.. I have received so many emails from Tongans around the world (since this video was published) telling me similar things that you expressed here... Thank you for viewing my videos and I am so glad I got a chance to videotape this fort for the world to see...

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Renegade the Tui Tonga royal lines are Basically Samoan in origin your scholers including your families speaks of this!..

[@renegade9064]

Samoans are the descendants of Tongans. Our Tongan elders have always told us these stories as well as scientific evidence that suggest we have the oldest Lapita Site where they settled first before exploring the rest of Polynesia. So basically all Samoans are the Off-Spring of Tongans.

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Renegade mate Tonga means south!.

[@renegade9064]

That’s your only back up? I’m giving you evidence of the time of the Lapita People. Our Ancestors. The Land of Tonga was Settled first by those people. Then they left and explored and created the land you call home Samoa. You and your family are descendants of Tongans. It’s called Carbon Dating mate. This is before all the Tu’i’s ever existed. Tonga is the birthplace of Polynesia.

[@shaneegan6658]

Thanks Vic for the visual documentation and commentary. Simply awesome structure demonstrating the size and power of the Tui Tonga Maritime Empire. I've shared your story with the Tonga Heritage Society. Malo 'aupito!

[@VicStefanu]

+Shane Egan Hi Shane, thank you for your wonderful comments and for viewing my videos. I am fascinated by the Tonga culture and history since I visited Nuku'alofa a couple of months ago and the first place that I visited in Wallis was this fort that you see here. Less than 20 people a year visit this fort and it is such a historic place, all Tongans need to know about it...

[@kalanimose264]

Thanks for sharing with the english speakers , how beautiful Wallis is still looking today , ofa atu uvea , thanks very much :-)

[@VicStefanu]

+Kalani Mose I enjoyed my stay in Wallis, very historic place..

[@LianaShane]

That's great ,thank you so much for sharing , what a treat. I know our great grand mother is from Wallis and Fortuna, and actually still have family that have aging parents that still live on the Island. That is so cool to be able to see. It would be fascinating to see what lies behind the Royal dwellings. So curious!! Thank you, what an adventure to be had!

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@jmjm1920]

TongaTapu Islands were built for Royalty Residents Homes of Kohai Koau mo Momo most powerful highest Titles Clans of Maui Tangaloa mo Pulotu! 'Ahu 'o Tongaliki Moai Tiki in Ata or Easter Islands🙏

[@christonga11]

great video vic as a tongan, you dont read or hear much of our history besides people telling you, we are proud of our heirtage but not much people know our history , thank you for sharing this for us tongans, polyneisans, and to rest of the world

[@sematagi9291]

From my readings, the Tongan empire reached as far north as Hawaii, far east as Tahiti, south to NZ, parts of the east coast of Australia, Rotuma, Samoa, Niue, Tokelau, Uea, RaroTonga, parts of Micronesia. It was a tribute system of empire, the main centres of power were in Tonga, Samoa, Rotuma, Uea/Wallis. Also their empire existed much earlier than 1450, some estimate as early as 1200AD.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 👍👍👍

[@jmjm1920]

They found the oldest tattoo kit in the Ancient fortress Village of Pea in Tongatapu 2700 years ago 700bc years older than Roman Colossium! Actually Pea settlement late after Tapuhia Kolonui Mu'a Lapaha Tangaloa clans Residents Heketa Toloa Manuka Haamonga a Maui! Pulemelei Siaheulupe Mounds was built by Tuitonga Momo around 800ad from the story of Uno o Sangone similar to Talietumu also Tuitonga Puipuifatu Lomiaetupua as Talakaifaiki 1 Tuitonga Momo 1Talatama TalaiHa'apepe TuiPulotu Fatafehi Havea 1 Havea 2 Talakaifaiki 3 the beginning of Havea Malieto'a! Manuka Pangai Ofu Ta'u PapaiFA TuiFalefa Sangone Nafanua Harbour of Euaiki Maui Island Pulemelei Talietumu Ahu o Tongaliki Moai Tiki etc All from Tongan Empire across Pacifica from Vaihi America Lo'au migration Ata Or Easter Islands to Polynesia 🙏

[@niatipukaki6271]

That sounds more like Rarotongan History. takitumu is a district in Rarotonga.

[@mrfin02]

@@niatipukaki6271 Raro Tongans were just another faction from the Empire

[@originalclaymoreboy728]

@@mrfin02 we were never ruled by your Wannabe empire Toko no island in Eastern Polynesia have stories of the Tongans taking over in any shape or form pls keep your false stories back in the western part of Polynesia. Your empire got swept in all islands they tried to take over.

[@shannruggles7238]

Incredible!! ThankYou Thankyou so very much for sharing this extraordinary place!!😁🙂AMAZED... AMAZING..

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!!

[@samiuelafifita826]

Thank You so much for this video. Beautiful. Now i have something to share with my friend from Willis and Futuna

[@manaiaanakele2098]

Malo Vic, thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video of Wallis. Didn’t saw this video before but I really appreciate you put it on youtube. Indeed, This place like you already saw is « TALIETUMU » the royal palace of the first king of Wallis who came from Tonga to reign there. This wonderful sacred palace has its proper myth about the architectural design. As we heard about the story of this palace, maybe you’ve seen when you’ve been in there, there is a kind of exit alongside, during the reign of the King « Ga’asialili » when his wife has given birth to her girl, they ordered to burn people to celebrate and light up this event. Even today, we’re talking about this story called « Malama Tagata ». Our stories in Wallis and Futuna are so fascinating by the power of the empire of Tonga and Samoa throughout the Pacific. I’m so proud of my origins and tradition. Have you been in Futuna? In Futuna, we’re so similar to Samoa people because our firsts Kings we’re coming from Samoa from « Mala’etagi » royal family that’s our language is so similar to them. I’d like to share more stories about Wallis and Futuna. Malo malo again for sharing it, Alofa atu mei Wallis and Futuna 🇼🇫

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for the very interesting comments, it was so hard getting to this fort here in Wallis but I enjoyed every moment!!

[@SemisiMOlive]

Malo aupito for sharing Vic....amazingly beautiful.

[@VicStefanu]

+Semisi Olive Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! Please do not forget to subscribe to my channel!!

[@lockdown9081]

Thank you for sharing the truth about my people... I am so grateful for the efforts my Tongan ancestors have been a part of in the past... Also I like to ad that I really love the way you explain and speak with so much passion. It is so graceful and humble... Also the name of the Tongan canoes that they traveled in were called TONGIAKI canoes. These canoes were double hulled 70ft long canoes with a flat deck that were made to haul huge loads or 100 men at one time. The wood for the Hulls were only found in Fiji called "Giant Vesi" for they were very very hard and strong. When Dutch, French and British explorers sailed to the Pacific they were overwhelmed by the HUNDREDS of Tongiaki Canoes(Dells, Yachts and Catamarans) that were all over the Pacific and how they were also BIGGER than their european ships. In Tonga, Samoa, Tahiti and Hawaii. These explorers ALSO illustrated and kept records that you can find on the internet. Tongans built ALL of the Tongiaki' canoes and made giant warehouses in both Tonga AND fiji. These explorers were Cook, LeMaire, De Bourgainville and Dumont D'Urville... This is HISTORY schools do not know about. Which is sad.

[@VicStefanu]

+LockDown It is absolutely amazing how much information about Tonga has surfaced as a result of this video... thank you for sharing all this with us... IN the near future you will see a video from Easter Island where the platforms that held the Moai (statues) resemble the langi of Lapaha!!

[@lockdown9081]

+Vic Stefanu - World Travels and Adventures Your very welcome Vic! I am looking forward of watching more of your great videos... Till then, stay well and safe. P.S I made a word mistake in my previous comment too and I APOLOGIZE Vic the word (compassion) Please forgive me I honestly meant to write passion so I have already changed it. SO sorry.

[@PhillipJames100]

Thanks Vic, great little production - I would love to visit Wallace one day.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for watching my videos!!

[@nasilipohiva6202]

I've always wanted to learn more about my culture. Not even my own parents know as much as you. Thank-you for posting videos like these. I am learning much more from your KZbin videos.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your wonderful comments and for viewing my videos!! I am glad you found this video informative!

[@TheDoemanu]

Wow are Tongan Empire my people were Warriors amazing thank you sir for sharing this.

[@VicStefanu]

+Doe Manu Thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@lockdown9081]

+Doe Manu Toko, the Tongan Empire ruled the Pacific for nearly 500yrs. In Fiji, Samoa, Niue, Futuna etc... There are still silent ill feelings towards us Tongans but we still try to live civilized lol.

[@lockdown9081]

+Taga Loa Lol I mean that WE ALL TRY to :). Which I think if we all just teamed up and took over the european stupid way of life then I feel that we Polynesians would ultimately succeed. I also love the history of your ancestors Tu'i Manu'a and Fiji's Tu'i Pulotu too. They were freakin GANGSTA!

[@missvaipulu8610]

Doe Manu ...that’s mostly the reasons why other islands hated us Tongans, ‘coz our ancestors were very brutal...I know some of the history on what they did to other islands like Samoa, Fiji and Wallis&Futuna

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

TOnGa G oh please you Tongans get a grip because your only telling us half of the story because your commoners to the royal family Tui Manu'a created your royal lines all your kings are basically Samoan know your history why do think Tonga tapu means Sacred south your scholers and kings has said it them selves why do you think Tagaloa is a chiefly title in Samoa but not in Tonga!.. hmmm stop lying

[@danielmafileo4078]

This video is a fascinating one because it gives you some insight to what my ancestors were doing during the reign of the Tongan Empire through the 15th century, as stated in this video. To be frank with yous i have little knowledge about my Tongan history especially Tu'i Tonga, once the greatest empire in the Oceania Region. Although that time is now in the past, there are still traces of Tongan influence and culture left behind on different islands throughout Polynesia. Great Video & Thank you for sharing!

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!!

[@olefiamaumau2744]

Thank you Vic for this great video of our history we Tongan's been bless by your work,thank you so much.

[@VicStefanu]

Hi Olefia, thank you for watching my videos and for your wonderful comments!! 👍👍👍

[@faylaloo3030]

Awesome Video! Thank you for sharing this video and your knowledge!

[@VicStefanu]

+'Eleni Faylani Lui Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!!

[@AS-mw6pw]

Always wanted to visit the South Pacific, looks amazing. I love your videos btw

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for viewing my videos and for your wonderful comments!! The South Pacific is an incredibly beautiful place...

[@charlies9018]

Absolutely love your content and video's Vic

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your wonderful comments my friend!

[@musanamomo5658]

Hey Vic I would like to commend you on your brilliant content and also underrated commentary. I've been scrolling through your videos especially the ones in regards to Polynesia. I'm off tongan decent and have always been a history fanatic more recently wondering what the ancient Polynesian culture and history was before Christianity reached us. Because we had an oral culture we couldn't preserve records of what life was like before hand so history and lore had to be passed down through story and song, I fear we lost to much and time has mixed these accounts with cultural bias. I'm making it a hobby of mine as a goal to piece together my own version of what happened as accurately as I can and then like you present it for viewers to see 😁. One day soon

[@VicStefanu]

Hello my friend, thank you for your comments. You may want to watch my videos from Easter Island (serach youtube 'vic stefanu Easter Island') where I compare the royal tombs of Lapaha with the ahus (platforms) of Easter Island, let me know what you think

[@musanamomo5658]

@@VicStefanu hey vic recently saw your video in rapa nui and yes I think you make an interesting argument and present and overlooked link, the architecture of the mound does indeed match up with the langi found in lapaha and in our oral tradition speak of voyages made frequently to the people of rapa nui during the region of Tui Tonga's. I've recently found myself quite interested in polnesian history as I think it's often overlooked but holds a wealth of lost knowledge and it's thanks to people like youself we can shed a little light. I'd like visit some of these places one day like yourself 😊

[@VicStefanu]

@@musanamomo5658 Hello Musa, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@RastasNevaDie]

Beautiful thank u kind sir that's so beautiful I can only imagine how it looked in its glory day with warriors guarding it n the king sitting up high

[@VicStefanu]

+RastasNevaDie Thank you for viewing my videos!

[@christinatokemoana7216]

awesome video.!! great to see part of an island my Great Granfather was from before migrating to the island of Vava'u. :)

[@2luscious4this]

Amazing video Vic Stefanu! Talietumu You bring to light Our Tongan History, I am proud of my Tongan heritage, but have been raised to know my roots from Samoa, Fiji, Uvea, Tahiti, and Hawaii. I have noticed many people have biases for their own cultures, but from my own ancestry it's actually very simple. Samoans and Tongans are the same people, root of all Polynesians. Samoans settled and cultivated the land. That is why Samoa has the better Islands,they are also the root of Polynesian Royalty (Tu'i Manu'a), and the Mother Land. Tongans were the Warriors and Navigators. They traveled the vast South Pacific and colonized many, many Islands leaving their mark everywhere, Polynesia, Micronesia, and Melanesia. In Ancient times their language was One.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for these interesting comments!! 👍👍👍

[@mrfin02]

So us Tongans were like the British sailors to the Queen 😂😂 Tongans should be blamed for the crap we gave the other pacific islands

[@anaohina659]

hang on mr.2lusc...before you try to reunite us I still need my Ikaletahi to beat Manu Samoa at least once...it has been a while...

[@jmjm1920]

They all from Ancient Tongan Lapita Origin Settlement 😊

[@linkup4793]

Well documented mate. Love your videos

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you very much!!

[@betelowlow3824]

awesome work Vic malo aupito for filling me in on some of my own heritage.keep up the good work.

[@VicStefanu]

+Bete LowLow Thank you for viewing my videos...

[@marslars3567]

Wow. I'm samoan and so impressive with the Tongans and their empire. Absolutely amazing.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 👍👍👍

[@fatutoa2823]

Full of shet lmao

[@ayyy676]

@@fatutoa2823 hurt

[@paulinehalaifonua]

We are one now we love you all Samoan♥️♥️🇹🇴🇼🇸

[@leadersuccess3761]

thank you Vic for the video and many other videos very educational.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your wonderful comments!!

[@Mantele1]

thanks so much Vic...i love it!!!

[@VicStefanu]

+Manumalo Avanitele Thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@irenesinmillz2711]

Thank you very interesting I didn't know about this history. Amazing

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@kingjustice-supreme6658]

thankyou for giving us an insight into the once mighty TuiTonga empire.. can you please do TuiTonga in Samoa.. as there is also ancient landmarks there.

[@aisaketakau7824]

laho pehe ai . there are landmarks. but the most important are the people. we got most of the Tongan population throughout history from Ha'amoa or Samoa .who do you think did all the fighting?

[@kingswarriors243]

@@aisaketakau7824 easy tiger lol I think it be good if there was a doco on other islands where Tui Tonga applied its influence

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

King Justice-Supreme it's funny that your royal families are Samoan descended because the Tui Tonga was created by Tagaloa lagi from Tui Manu dynasty in Samoa!..

[@renegade9064]

Tonga is the birthplace of Polynesia due to Carbon Dating on Pots and tools from the Lapita People (Our Ancestors). Tonga is the ancient homeland of Samoans especially all the chiefs they are all proud of.

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Renegade who named Tonga South then huhh mate listen to yourself stop lying because your embarrassing your self, your going up against your royal families history including ours!.. the Tui kanokupolu royal lines are rulers of Tonga Today!..

[@folaum.g7036]

Vic! There's a Tongan Fortress in Fiji. There's a village beside Sigatoka town that it was told that Tongan people lived there. If you come across Fiji you can check that out.

[@VicStefanu]

Hi, I did not know about the fort, I have been to Sigatoka before.. I am going back in a year, I will look for it, thank you!

[@paulinehalaifonua]

Woooow didn't really know

[@VicStefanu]

Hello to all: I have just published a video where I examine the similarities of the Ahu (platforms) of Easter Islands to the Langi (Pyramids) of Lapaha in Tongatapu. Here, I prove that the Tongans influenced the Ahu of Easter Island after the 14th century. View this very significantly historic documentary here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJDIqHqlaaaEras

[@josemacbeth1641]

Vic thank you very much for doing what you love. It will educate my Tongan people a lot about history that my people new half of and you physically there in these Historic places will bring it alive. again malo aupito Vic (:

[@VicStefanu]

+Josef Mokofisi Thank you for your wonderful comments...

[@mrpakkmann3607]

Have you visited the pyramid in Samoa savaii named pulemelei...?

[@kellynike3072]

very nice video Vic this period tongan and fijian was seen as the same people who invaded this islands they used to live together. if been to fiji and tonga both people are heavily mixed with each other before our country spilt into 2 we see each other as the same people.

[@VicStefanu]

+kelly nike And what about Samoa? You cannot leave Samoa out of this, Samoan people must have been involved as well...

[@kellynike3072]

+Vic Stefanu - World Travels and Adventures Samoa was enslaved and taken back to fiji and tonga to build forts and etc for the King's and Queen of fiji and tonga. tui tonga send thousands of fijian and tongan to live in Samoa all along the cost and enslaved Samoan for 500 years.

[@kellynike3072]

+Vic Stefanu - World Travels and Adventures after 500 years tongan and fijian lost hold of Samoa thousands of fijian and tongan was slaughtered by the Samoan for their enslavement. same thing happened in this island. fijian and tongan war bases was in fiji and tonga. ueva was lost due to the local community there who was enslaved by fijian and tongan people

[@kellynike3072]

+Vic Stefanu - World Travels and Adventures this sites are the old empire of fijian and tongan mix breeds who fort for a tongan king. fijian and tongan took Samoan back to tonga to build tongan forts and work for tongan nobles as slaves. fijian used their warships to come into tonga to take wife's back to fiji and a great gathering of fijian and tongan takes place in tongaptu for the wale hunt. fijian came to tonga for wife's and Wales tooth in return tongans had allies and our weapons and warships which turned out their good at sailing it caption cook witness this during his visit.

[@kellynike3072]

+Vic Stefanu - World Travels and Adventures you did a really good video one of the most important historic things in the Pacific.

[@oliwiereb]

It's great that you are able go document these unique places, I am also interested in castles and palaces ; which is why I write Wikipedia Articles on them. (For now only Polish castles). Hope you have a great time, I really like these long videos as they concentrate on one particular place, and have lots of historical information along with them.

[@VicStefanu]

+Oliwier EB Thank you for your wonderful comments. I have several videos of castles, you can find them by entering on youtube 'vstefanu castle'.... :))

[@tmcdonald2374]

7 years ago my Tongan dad told me about this place and its history. Didn't even believe him. Now you're explaining the same thing lol I guess Tongans did kick ass back then and ruled the South Pacific before the white men interfered

[@VicStefanu]

+T McDonald I am glad that this video was useful to you and it conformed what your father had told you..

[@raykuts7045]

Wouldn't have lasted long

[@Mac-lv7gp]

In yer dreams mate

[@SIRACH26N1]

@@Mac-lv7gp what do u mean?

[@Mac-lv7gp]

@@SIRACH26N1 exactly what it says lol

[@maakesoakai286]

This is awesome. Thank you!!!

[@VicStefanu]

+Mac Soa Thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@seladalziel]

Thankz for sharing this video Setefanu......(Tu'i Tonga )

[@VicStefanu]

Hello and thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@kolinifusiuta6608]

Thank you for sharing

[@VicStefanu]

Thanks for watching!

[@antjetautkus5506]

.hey Vic!..👍beautiful documentary. .🌴🌴🌴🌴👑.thnks for your AMAZING knowledge ✋🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞👀👀👀👀👣👣👣👣👣...TKE care!🌏❤

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your wonderful comments!!

[@gracehuni7324]

Fakamalo atu mau talanoa koeni.. Nau tupu hake pe i tonga fanogo tlnoa koeni mo sio he ngaahi faitoka oe ha'a tui tonga kakai lalahi mooni mo tauhi tu'i ke toputapu mooni.. Ofa atu mei tonga kihe tonga kotoa pe meihe tahi pasifiki🇹🇴 thanks for the video

[@VicStefanu]

Kia ora, kia ora mo o korero !! 👍👍👍

[@g.e.1432]

What a cool place. Your channel should get many more views, great video, thanks.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@tongamatamedia6096]

great video and that place is so beautiful and well kept...our share history in war and peace.....the saddest part for me as Tongan seem that our out past achievements are far greater than the present in terms of living standards and jobs opportunity that why most Tongans have to migrate overseas.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!!

[@davidtaliai996]

You should do a video about Tavuni Hill fort in Fiji. Home of the exiled Tu'i Pelehake Maile Latamai where he and his warriors fought many battles against the surrounding tribes or one about Sawana in Vanua Balavu, the last remaining Tongan village in Fiji and the home of Tongan Prince/Tui Lau Henele Ma'afu

[@VicStefanu]

Great idea, thank you!!!!

[@jamesmateomafi4686]

I was fortunate enough to visit Uvea in April of this year and had the chance to visit Talietumu. Wonderful historic place

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for watching my videos!!

[@jellybean2852]

This is so fascinating.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@sionetauhopohopoofamooni8380]

Just came across your work .. I am tongan by island .. Polynesian by bloodline. I love your work.. do you have Facebook???

[@stanreid3413]

The war dance Kailao came from Uvea now known as Wallis. The limestone used to build the Ha'amonga o Maui (Triliphon) is thought or said to be from Wallis too.

[@VicStefanu]

Hi, thank you for this information and for viewing my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@jmjm1920]

Could be from Niue too the rock🤔

[@jmjm1920]

Ha'amonga a Maui Stonehenge are coral dead rocks not volcanic 😊

[@Saimone008]

Hi Vic, would you say this looks like Pulemelei? And if Pulemelei was also built by tongans, and served the same purpose as Talietumu?

[@VicStefanu]

Hi, I do not think that Talietumu looks like Pulemelei and that's because Pulemelie is a pyramid like structure (I was there in 2020 and I was refused entry to the site from the waterfalls below since there was a dispute about the land). However, I would seriously compare Pulemelei with the tombs of Lapaha and the old, original ahus (platforms) of Easter island and I would not be surprised if they all showed architectural similarities

[@jmjm1920]

Pulemelei Siaheulupe were built by Tu'itonga Momo Talafata 2 from the story of Hau o Momo Uno o Sangone similar to Talietumu the Tu'itonga feet never touch the ground fata😊

[@AllAroundPickleball]

Thank you for the wonderful video. Now I have story's I can tell my kids that was never told to me thank you and Malo and from the Tongan People Ofa AtuVehitau Eteaki

[@VicStefanu]

Hi, thank you for viewing my videos and for your wonderful comments!!

[@nandasarthou]

Absolutely fantastic

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for watching my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@Black_Clxver.]

thanks for this reportage of uvea wallis and futuna

[@VicStefanu]

+Sandrine Lolesio Thank you for viewing my videos!!

[@Black_Clxver.]

You're welcome my dad and mom are from this place Wallis (uvea) I've been there I am only 5 years old but never really know the island so its like new for me all this place thanks to you i apreciated amitiee from Phoenix Arizona

[@VicStefanu]

+Sandrine Lolesio Thank you again. In the future I will be uploading more videos from Wallis, there is one coming up with a full tour of the main town and of the cathedral, you will really like that one and you will see the whole place...

[@prosodiclearning]

Perhaps the mysterious rock walls within the Waipoua Kauri Forest in Northland (N.Z) are linked to diaspora from Tonga /Wallis Island groups,etc,. N.Z's indigenous Maori culture stems from the Marquesas. Perhaps these French Polynesians fought for supremacy against this Tongan culture, in New Zealand, in the 14th century ?

[@VicStefanu]

It it quite possible.. thank you for your comments!!

[@localboi2634]

That story line would make a great movie...

[@olefiamaumau2744]

How they get the name Tonga Lilo (Riro) in the middle of nowhere.that's when Tongan warriors lived there.

[@originalclaymoreboy728]

Back in the days when all of eastern polynesia was already settled the tui tonga tried to take islands in eastern polynesia, yeah they may have won battles but in the end we sent them back west to where they came from there's no stories of Tonga ever ruling but trying to. Eastern polynesia was a place where many wars were breaking out from island to island any outsider would've just been extra food for the blood thirsty savages.

[@prosodiclearning]

@@originalclaymoreboy728 A civilisation of savages ..! .Prior to the 2 tsunami in the 13h century. the double-hulled canoe freely roamed the Pacific ..Afterwards the tsunamis the culture regressed. and the superior New Zealand culture of the Archaic era died with its intelligentsia .What a wonderful and knowledgeable culture it was ..

[@dbla454]

I never new about my own history😭😭man I'm so proud to be SAMOAN I love my brotherz🇹🇴🇫🇯

[@VicStefanu]

Thanks for watching! 😊😊😊

[@nascolourbush6916]

We’ve only heard story’s of what the Tongan Empire achieved during its conquests . Kakai o Tonga 🇹🇴 People of the Ocean Tonga Samoa Fiji and every country in between !

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 👍👍👍

[@AnalyticalReview981]

Greetings from Jammu Kashmir. Your videos are so informative.👍

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 😊😊😊

[@faatoiaboy987]

Amazing video there. Thanks for that. Yes, the Tu'i Tonga also ruled Samoa for many years and they were brutal until the Samoans had had enough and fought back ousting the Tui Tonga and his men out of Samoa, which gave rise to the Malietoa title. The Tu'i Tonga and Tuimanu'a prior to that were the ancient dynasties in the Pacific region. They visited each other and there were stories in Samoa handed down from generations to generations about Tu'i Tonga's visits to the Tui Manu'a. Tui Manu's was said to have received regular visits by people of other Polynesian islands to pay tributes to him what they call "umiti". The name Manu'atele ma lona fale selau "The Great Manu'a and its House of Hundreds" was referred to the hundreds of the Polynesian islands under his rule including those Polynesian outliers within the Melanesian group of islands. Interesting history!

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for sharing these comments with us! 😊😊😊

[@TrueTangaloaTrueLangi-di7us]

Yeah ....the landscape of Tau Mann's has no remnants of an empire.... A site in Faga Fitiuta on Tau island of Manu'a was dated to have been inhabited as early as 1000AD which is the peak of TuiTongAa empire........ 100 islands paying tribute to TuiManu'a .....the migration to settle islands outside of Tonga and Samoa said to have been between 900 to 1200AD and that is again the peak of Tuitonga empire..... 950AD is estimated time of the first TuiTonga Kauulufonua ...boasting the empire to have engulfed 20 different island groups not 100 haha haha ...... If TuiManua predated TuiTonga much of Polynesia was not yet settled haha haha so how could it boast 100 islands...lol...wasn't much of an empire..... Ask fijians they have stories of TuiTonga but nothing about TuiManua :)

[@VicStefanu]

@@TrueTangaloaTrueLangi-di7us Hello my friend, thank you for these interesting comments! 😊😊😊

[@maui6199]

This adds to the acclaimed Tongan Empire mentioned in many commentaries. Fort serves to preserve claimed territories and helped to launch further advancement among other functions.

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for your comments...

[@maui6199]

Hi Vic, if one need further info regarding this fort, is there a central place or link you can flick our way to learn more about this particular fort. thnx in advance

[@kwolfgramm1]

Thank you Vic for the documentary. I am very fascinated by this as I love the history of my people, the Tongans, but in general, all of Polynesia. There is a rich history with the Polynesian people as they are connected in a lot of ways. You will also find a lot of fortifications in a lot of the other islands. The Maori people of New Zealand also have this and have a lot of traditions that are passed from generation to generation. I wished you had a drone so you could video from the air as to how big this fortification is. Amazing, just amazing. Thank you very much for this documentary. I hope you can share with us more from the Polynesian Islands. 'Ofa atu

[@VicStefanu]

+Karl Wolfgramm Hi Karl, thank you for viewing my videos and for your comments. I spent 14 days in Tongatapu (Nuku'alofa) and I learned so much about your culture, plus, how fascinating and ancient your history is. I have toured Samoa, Tonga, Wallis & Futuna, Fiji, Tuvalu, Kiribati and many other places around the Pacific and I am so happy I decided to see this part of the world. If you want to see more of my videos, type on youtube 'vstefanu' followed by the name of the country (for example, for Samoa, type 'vstefanu samoa'). I have not uploaded all my videos as yet, but you will see a small sample from each country..

[@jmjm1920]

Tongan called Nz Ika a Maui after Haamonga a Maui was first built by the Maui clan lived in Tongatapu Kohai Koau mo Momo or Maui Tangaloa and Pulotu 3 powerful clans that served the Supreme rulers the Tuitonga Empire! They found the oldest tattoo kit 2700 years old from the Ancient Fortress Village of Pea in Tongatapu 700 years older than Roman Colosseum! ♥️👑👑👑

[@jmjm1920]

Tuitonga Kauulufonua Fekai feet never touched the ground! When Tuitonga Empire reached 20 Island ruled in the Pacific around 1200AD Kauulufonua! Pulemelei mound in Savaihi built by Tuitonga Momo from the story of Uno o Sangone story around 800AD! ♥️👑👑👑

[@jmjm1920]

@@tfh9743 Most of your villages Futuna Ha'amoa and Uvea named by Tongan Navigators from 2000 years to this day! Slaves you sail ⛵ twice every year to Tongatapu pay tribute to the Tu'itonga last witness by Captain Cook 1773 Polopolo Inasi build the 'Otu Langi Stone Mound be eaten after lol!

[@jmjm1920]

@@tfh9743 Are you joking Nuku'alofa name was only from 400 years ago when they moved Capitol from Ancient Lapaha Mu'a to Nuku'alofa today Nuku name of the canoe 'Alo Fa were 4 paddling All Kava Ceremony and Ancient Tongan villages in Futuna and 'Uvea before your history made Holonga 'Alofi Mu'a Lanutavake Kolia Fungatonga Ma'opo'opo Tufu'one Manuka Mata'utu Liku Falaleu Vaitupu Lavengahau Mala'e Tongatoto Mala'efo'ou Hihifo Hahake etc 🤔

[@jmjm1920]

@@tfh9743 Before your tiny ancestors evolved last 500 years Tongan Empire navigators rules and named your both tiny island villages still used today 2500 years ago! lol You sail twice every year to Tongatapu with faiva and gifts to pay tribute to the Supreme Ruler Ha'a Tu'itonga Polopolo and Inasi festival last witness by Captain Cook 1773 also slaves transportation of tons large coral slabs to built the stonework 'Otulangi in Tongatapu and eaten after! Villages 'Alofi Holonga Mu'a Lanutavake Kolia Ma'opo'opo Fungatonga Tufu'one Manuka Mata'utu Liku Vaitupu Lavengahau Mala'e Mala'efo'ou Talietumu etc Kava ceremony Fulitaunga and Taumafa Kava from Ancient Tongan Rituals 🤫

[@jmjm1920]

@@tfh9743 All evidence in Tongatapu come and see 👀 how much slaves work done by neighboring Island to the Supreme Ruler of Polynesia lol 😊

[@jmjm1920]

@@tfh9743 Don't spread bs warriors in numbers lol Tongan came to Futuna and Uvea there were only 20 people living there 🤣

[@mcfrdmn]

Magnificent Tongan fort of Talietumu on the island of Wallis. The lava rocks that were used to build the walls of the fort appear to be extremely heavy. Who were the people who build the fort. and how did they bring the rocks to the site of this fort. Back in the 1400's they certainly did not have any automated equipment to carry the lava rocks to the site of the fort. Were slaves used to build the fort? I noticed in the video that there were a few articles that were tuquoise in colour. I was not able to identify what exactly these articles were, but were they from the 1400's? It actually looked like pieces of turquoise coloured plastic protruding out of the ground. Do you know how the Name of Wallis and Futuna came to be. Wallis & Futuna ore French territories, yet the names of Wallis & Futuna are not exactly French names. This is a magnificently produced and videographed video.

[@VicStefanu]

+Michael Friedman The lava rocks that were used to build this fort came from nearby locations, the place is full of lava, the whole island is volcanic. Lava is not as heavy as limestone (stone) so it is much easier to carry and I do not think they used slaves... I am not sure what turquoise items you are referring to, I need to watch the video once again and try to spot those articles... I had such a great time videotaping this sequence and I had to learn a lot before starting the taping...

[@mcfrdmn]

+Vic Stefanu Hello Vic, I watched the video again and saw the turquoise item in the video from the 18:16 mark up to the 19:00 mark. It was on the ground on the left hand side.

[@VicStefanu]

+Michael Friedman I see it now, thanks for getting abck to me. It is definitely a piece of garbage (rubbish), maybe a plastic bag... Usually I try to clean up the scene when it comes to historic documentaries but I did not see this one...

[@HermelJaworski]

+Michael Friedman Hello, I also have been to Wallis Island this summer and visited the Talietumu fort, which is really impressive :) The name Wallis comes from captain Samuel Wallis who was the first European to spot the island in 1767. However, its native name is 'Uvea. Futuna, on the other hand, is the native name of the Island. Both became a French overseas territory in 1951 and are known by the name Wallis and Futuna.

[@VicStefanu]

+Hermel J. Hi, thanks for the info... I have several videos coming up from Wallis and Futuna but first of all, I need to get to a place where I can upload them, so look at my channel once in a while...

[@bonegunns-kq3mz]

So, this might be the same period, when Kaitu'u left Uvea to Mugava ma Mugiki (Rennell and Bellona), two Polynesian outlyers in the Solomon Islands? My mom is from the beautiful Lake Tegano on East Rennell. A historical evidence indeed. Hu'ai aue from the Solomons!

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments and for watching my videos!! 😊😊😊

[@mcfrdmn]

I noticed at the 2:43 mark that there was a motorcycle in the video. Since this is a very remote historic site and the only way to get to the island of Wallis is by Kayak or canoe, how did the motorcycle get on the island, and what is the purpose of the motorcycle being on the island? I was just wondering if there was any significance to the motorcycle being on the island.

[@VicStefanu]

+Michael Friedman There is an airport On Waliis with flight connections to Fiji, twice a week... The motorcycle belonged to a person that was there cutting the trees and the grass around the excavated part of the fort, there is a small dirt road that leads to it...

[@moekontze116]

Samia was the Father of Polynesia first. All started from there. This was stated by Tupaia who did maps of the Pacific and gave to Captain cook. There was a recent video on youtube confirming that.

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for sharing with us these interesting comments!! 😊😊😊

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

@VicStefanu...Am I correct in saying that for videographers/historians, certainly your work included, and KZbin, the history you present here would pretty much be overlooked for more "prominent" pieces of history, meaning European?

[@VicStefanu]

+Jay Young Absolutely. We know so little of these ancient cultures and that is because we tend to think that European history is 'older' than that of other parts of the world. When I arrived in the Pacific, I had assumed that the islands (of Polynesian, for example) had been inhabited for (maybe) 1,000 or so years and I was amazed to learn that the Lapita people had lived here for more than 3,000 years old (and that is, 6 centuries before the Acropolis was built in Ancient Athens!). So, we tend to think as European history being the oldest and far more important but there are places in the world where civilization has existed for many centuries before major historical events took place in Europe.

[@ccaammiinniiito2]

Vic Stefanu And we viewers have you to thank, Vic, for shedding light on ancient but relatively unknown civilizations.

[@VicStefanu]

+Jay Young Thanks Jay. It makes me very happy to see how enthusiastically the viewers respond to historic videos from this part of the world. There must be a huge thirst for knowledge concerning these civilizations and cultures here because I have received so many positive messages.. so there is nothing left but to continue and persist in recording as much as time(and space on my drives allow... or, as long as my poor SONY camera lasts..

[@rastafy4804]

Great video! I loved hearing you mention how my ancestors used to rule Fiji and Samoa -- just joking!! Ha ha. The ancient fort, were they actual tall walls that have broke over the centuries?? I can't fathom an empire that would have walls as tall as their knees lol

[@VicStefanu]

+ReggaeTokoBro NZ The walls were much higher in their original design, what you see here is a small portion of the walls rebuilt from the original lava rocks, the walls have not been rebuilt in their original height, they could have been more than 6 meters in height..

[@chrisnmosilovexx8090]

That’s my homelands. Thank you

[@VicStefanu]

Thanks for watching! 👍👍👍

[@buddiesnonstop6424]

Vic you might wanna travel and learn history from all the islands besides Polynesian. I believe the micronesian island still practice the art of sailing using the nature of the stars, clouds and tides. Maybe you might find Kalia boats there im not sure. Also there is other islands with fort build from way up high as you sail close to the island. It looks so amazing as if they were ready for their enemies arriving with huge ships. And to add on to this video Tongans believe when Aho'eitu the first Tu'i Tonga took over the South Pacific he build empires across the oceans. Not only was the empire was build for Kalia Boats to be made but also to make sure Tonga will never be rule by another Island but due to his great grandson being assassinated a group of Tongan warriors followed an unknown ship and the ship landed there to Futuna. The Tongan warriors who discovered the betrayal of Futuna Island were killed and eaten commanded by their chief but they left one warrior alive. He was to deliver a message and that message was that the Empire of Tonga is no more. Futuna and part of Samoa had gain alliance and war once again took over the south pacific. That was the last time a King has ever taken over the South Pacific. Afterwards is just many stories of Kings fighting for the throne of their own island or the throne of the South Pacific but no one succeeded for the throne of the South Pacific.

[@VicStefanu]

Wow, thank you for this information and for viewing my videos!! 👍👍👍

[@tenifa8479]

Fascinating and informative. I want to gather further information about this fortress. Where can I find it?

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

How do you get to these places? How do you afford it? I would love to visit some of these wacky places, but it's so damn expensive.

[@VicStefanu]

Lots of planning and lots of saving my friend... Thank you for viewing my videos..

[@SHAPxIEcuh]

It would be interesting to do a piece on the PA Tonga in Samoa and how it was built.

[@VicStefanu]

+Kolomotu'a An idea for the future, thank you for watching my videos...

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Kolomotu'a yes that would be interesting and also how the Tui Tonga was created by Tagaloa lagi from the Tui Manu'a dynasty of Samoa!..

[@renegade9064]

That’s a great idea, almost anything ancient in Samoa is linked to Tongans. The Tongan Tangaloa eiki (translated in Samoan as Tagaloa) was one of the many Tongans that found Samoa too. Hey Vic also check out the Lapita Site in Nukunuku, Tonga that’s the oldest lapita site in Polynesia. It will help further increase your understanding that Tonga is the first polynesian island.

[@VicStefanu]

@@renegade9064 Ok, thank you!

[@tagaloasroyallinesheartofp3478]

Renegade HAHAHA STILL UNDER THE RULINGS OF TUI KANOKUPOLU ROYAL FAMILY

[@robertdonnan5958]

AWESOME VIC. HOW DID YOU GET THE TIMELINE ON THE FORT.

[@VicStefanu]

From heavy research... Thank you for viewing my videos..

[@robertdonnan5958]

GREAT WORK VIC. I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MATE. I HAVE BEEN WATCHING THEM FOR A WHILE NOW. IM NOT TO FAR FROM TONGA HERE IN AUSTRALIA. THE EASTER ISLAND ONE WAS VERY INTERESTING ABOUT THE POLYNESIANS ORIGINS. I HAVE BEEN TO SOME OF THE SP ISLANDS & LIVED IN THE PHILIPPINES & TAIWAN RECENTLY

[@VicStefanu]

Hi Robert, thank you for getting back to me and for your comments. I am coming back to Australia in 2020!

[@kingswarriors243]

When TuiTonga was ousted by Uvea.. Tuitonga lost also its prized war double hull canoe.. "the Lomipeau".. and its master boat builders all stayed in Uvea..

[@VicStefanu]

thank you for this information!!

[@jmjm1920]

You still wearing taovala today and Samoa chiefs refused to wear it and so wearing it for life! You were in the menu the Tongan Empire of Polinisia across Pacific!♥️👑

[@tamarutepotangotangomakea5108]

🌴🌴hi Vic I just wanted to know the name of the Fortress did you say it was called takitumu . Great video as usual Vic💯 🌴🌴🌴

[@VicStefanu]

Hi and thank you for watching my videos. The name of the fort is Talietumu..

[@tamarutepotangotangomakea5108]

@@VicStefanu thank you Vic and keep up the good work .👣👣 love the videos.🌴🌴🌴

[@Dee-hy7ce]

hey guys one thing I cant helped but noticed that the Americas cup boat designs are now using the double hull canoes!! designs that Polynesians used 100 years ago!! you call that technology!! they are 100 years behind

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us..

[@laionemeihetahikoulakanate9515]

Their a heaps of Tongan Fijian in Tonga and also in Fiji.

[@tongiaki5049]

It was clearly stated in Capt Cook's journal from his second visit to Tonga that the Tongan canoe, ( smaller double haul - Tongiaki ), traveled at least 3 times faster than his boat. Now it's overdue, credit should be given to where the idea and inspiration originate.

[@VicStefanu]

Hi, thank you for this information and for viewing my videos!!

[@sef1261]

@ 20:30 we have a place like that in the big island of Savai'i in Samoa and they called it "Pulemele'i". Vic you should capture videos like this from Samoa

[@VicStefanu]

I was in Savaii 3 months ago and tried to get to Pulemelei but the trail was completely covered and it was too dangerous to go there alone..

[@jmjm1920]

Siaheulupe Pulemelei were built by Tu'itonga Momo Talafata 2 from Hau o Momo 'Uno o Sangone story 900AD Talietumu built by Takalaua Kau'ulufonua Patonga in Ha'amoa built by Tu'itonga Havea 1 Havea 2 Talakaifaiki 3 beginning of Havea Malietoa Titles 🙏

[@penaiatuula-ki-mounumoa4741]

Great video my friend. Talietumu means "Tali-e-Tumu" or "Reception-of-the-Apex". "Tali" means "to receive" or "reception", "tumu" means the "summit" or "the apex", a referral to the Tu'i Tonga, the Supreme Ruler.

[@VicStefanu]

+Penaia Tu'ula-ki-Mounu Moa Thank you so much for clarifying the name of this hisstoric fort..

[@TrueTangaloaTrueLangi-di7us]

Tuitonga successor of Tangaloa Eitumatupu'a

[@ewwsione9822]

aww my lovely island🇼🇫❤️

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you for viewing my videos!

[@northstar1043]

BEST!!!!

[@VicStefanu]

Thank you!

[@wysearoma6258]

they didnt conquer Fiji. They conqured the smaller islands including Lauan group But dont have any luck coming to the Main Land. Tongan warriors Met their Match against a group of warriors from the Island of Matuku, who originates from the Highland warriors it Waimaro in Vitilevu ( Main Land Fiji)

[@VicStefanu]

+kaiviti “wyse” lomai Very interesting information, thank you for sharing all this with us...

[@wysearoma6258]

Ü welcome..

[@folaum.g7036]

Calm down "Wyse"...Tonga start take over Fiji by the time that Ratu Seru Cakobau was the high chief of Fiji. Ma'afu chased Ratu from Levuka island and Ratu manage to escaped. Ma'afu was in the main land of Vitilevu and they have fort there. That's why Britain ruled Fiji because Ratu tired of running away from the Tongans so he gave Fiji to the ruled of Britain to Protect them from the Tongan.

[@karemel3554]

Ikr Tongas always make up stories 😂😂 Ma'afu himlself escaped from Gau Island with he's man when he tried to ambush them Gauan chief.....some of he's man we're lucky enough to escape The rest was killed and eaten by them villagers.

[@hinganokalauta6938]

Thank you Vic for this I belive that Fiji n Samoan were involve in this with the the Tongan they are like brothers from way back they were mixed through blood line from wayback and most of the Tui Tonga was killed by the Tongan because of their kind of behavior, Because everying include carnibal, times that'mean nothing wiii last longs remember this is dark dark time

[@VicStefanu]

Hello, thank you for your comments!! 👍👍👍

[@fredlavaki1243]

👏👏👏

[@VicStefanu]

Thanks for watching! 😊😊😊