Fifty years after her death, new research by a Tongan scholar has revealed Queen Sālote’s fears for the demise of tradition in modern Tonga. Queen Sālote Tupou III ruled from 1918 to 1965. The anniversary of her death comes this Wednesday, December 16. She is widely remembered by many Tongans for her great talent in … Continue reading Research reveals Queen Sālote’s “great sorrow” about loss of tradition in modern Tonga