08/24/2026
Tongan Language Week
Tongan Language Week (Uike Kātoanga'i 'o e lea faka-Tonga) ran from August 16 to August 22, 2026. The official theme was “Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga,” which translates to "Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture".
Key Details
* Dates: August 16 – August 22, 2026
* Theme: Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture
* Organizer: Ministry for Pacific Peoples (providing digital toolkits and community resources)
Common Tongan Phrases
* Mālō e lelei: Hello (informal)
* Fēfē hake?: How are you?
* Ko hoku hingoa ko...: My name is...
* Ma'u ha aho lelei: Have a nice day