Noah Rehu, a student at Papakura High School, wore a traditional Tongan ta'ovala (mat) and kafa (rope). In the Tongan culture, wearing a ta'ovala is a gesture of respect for tradition.

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The Pacific nation's prime minister wants to reassess longstanding agreements with New Zealand, but Wellington is already ...

Much like the traditional dances of the Pacific Islands which serve as a powerful medium for storytelling, Folklorico — a traditional Mexican dance with roots in local folk culture — also entwines ...

The academy's partnership with Te Puna Creative Hub offers students high-quality recordings of rare traditional Tongan songs and allows them to share the music with others. “It also is important ...

The News Tribune visited the Puyallup Historical Society to get a closer look at how the festival’s iconic dresses have changed over the decades.

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Moses Wetang’ula’s gorgeous daughter, Tamara, had a traditional wedding ceremony. Her hunk groom, Antony Njoroge, rocked a ...

"Fashioning an Icon" explores the use of the Virgin of Guadalupe in fashion, textiles and adornment in Mexico and the San ...

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