Tongan extinct musical instruments revived as Language Week ends

Four extinct Tongan musical instruments were revived during a performance organised as part of the Tongan Language week in Glen Innes, Auckland on Saturday. Professor Hūfanga ‘Ōkusitino Māhina, the Master of Ceremonies, said the Tongan ifi fangufangu (nose flute) was on the verge of extinction. He said tuki pitu (bamboo beating), ‘utete (jaw harp) and … Continue reading Tongan extinct musical instruments revived as Language Week ends