Tongan Arts

 Tongan Arts

Highlight the correct answer or write the appropriate response.

1. Which of the following is not a method of exploring Music in Tonga?

a) Choir b) Song

c) Siren Jams d) Instruments

2. Why might other Pasifika cultures enjoy Tongan music?

→Because they are pretty much the same language 

3. Name 5 different Tongan Artists.

→ General Fiyah, Dagmar Vaikalafi Dyck, Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi, TK Hards and Terje Koloamatangi; 

4. True or False: “Expressing stories of Tongan history and legends, the Lakalaka is performed by only men.”

a) True b) False

5. Which of these is a type of Dance in Tonga?

a) Me’etu’upaki b) Soke

c) Tau’olunga d) All of the above and more

6. What is the outcome of wood and/or bone carving? 

a) making bowls and head rests b) pieces of bark beaten with a mallet

c) make jewellery d) bedding and clothing 

7. In your own words, explain what a Ngatu Tonga is.

→ It is a piece of art made from tapa cloth and traditionally, these dyes came from various roots and clay — bark from the koka tree is often scraped, soaked in water and then strained to create a rusty red-brown hue.

Information for the dye