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Funerals in Tonga, despite the large Christian influence they have received over the last 150 years or so, are still very much a traditional affair and an important part of the culture of Tonga, especially if it concerns the death of a member of the royal family or a high chief.
The King with President of India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, 1976 [7] Tāufaʻāhau became King of Tonga on the death of his mother in 1965. His coronation took place on 4 July 1967, his 49th birthday, in Nukuʻalofa, with dignitaries including the Duke of Kent and New Zealand Prime Minister Keith Holyoake in attendance.
The King generally spoke publicly only once a year, at the annual celebrations in Ngāruawāhia of his coronation. [14] His official duties included attending the following events: funeral of King Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV of Tonga, September 2006; opening of Pūkawa Marae on the shore of Lake Taupō, 17–19 November 2006
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Vaea's funeral began at 11 am on 13 June 2009. [11] A funeral procession commenced from his residence, called Tali ki Ha'apai, in Houma, to nearby Kolomanatau Cemetery for funeral ceremonies and burial. [11] Dignitaries in attendance included King George Tupou V, Princess Pilolevu Tuita and other members of the Tongan royal family. [12]
[11] [9] A funeral visitation was held for her in West Auckland, where Princess Angelica Latufuipeka received Sir Michael Jones, Jenny Salesa MP and Māori King Tūheitia. Her body was then flown to Tonga for a state funeral. [10] She was buried at Mala'ekula, the royal burial grounds in Nuku'alofa. [9]
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