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Culture & Community/August 26, 2025

Island Vibes unleashes Tonga Tū Ketau Tuē: A celebration of Tongan identity and language

Island Vibes unleashes Tonga Tū Ketau Tuē: A celebration of Tongan identity and language

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Vibes are high as a tsunami of red reaches the shores of Aotearoa to celebrate Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga - Tonga Language Week.

Auckland-based nine-piece band, Island Vibes, has welcomed the rush of MMT pride with the release of their latest song, Tonga Tū Ketau Tuē.

Written entirely in Lea Faka-Tonga, the song strengthens the legacy of Tongan music traditions and evokes the atmosphere of the kava circle.

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