This week was Tongan Language Week and to celebrate and help us learn more about the Tongan culture, Haiasaini's mum came in to make us a special Tongan treat - 'otai which is a delicious drink.
The version we made had: mango pulp, fresh ground coconut, crushed pineapple, milk and sugar. We ate it with cream crackers - YUM!
We watched a video clip about different types of ta'ovala (woven mat clothing). We learned that there are different types of ta'ovala and that ones worn to funerals are much larger, coarser and usually very worn or even slightly damaged. Ta'ovala are often tied with woven coconut husk.
We were surprised at how soft Haiasini's ta'ovala was, but she says it's quite uncomfortable to wear for a long time or to sit in.
We also had a great time listening to Tongan music and doing some art based on traditional Tongan tapa symbols.
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