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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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 ...

Eid Al-fitr is a day of celebration, this extends to style. Many now refer to the day as the "Muslim Met Gala." ...

After a season with the Arizona Cardinals, nose tackle Khyiris Tonga is traveling east. The 28-year-old defensive tackle is reportedly signing a one-year, $2.7 million deal with the New England ...

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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