Tongan cultural customs, traditions, and etiquette vocabulary, one custom or term per card.
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- Kava
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The ceremonial drink central to Tongan social and political protocol- Faikava
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A kava-drinking session, a kava ceremony- Taʻovala
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The traditional woven mat worn around the waist, an essential part of formal Tongan dress- Kiekie
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A decorative waist ornament traditionally worn by women- Ngatu
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Traditional bark cloth, an important ceremonial and gift item- Kātoanga
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A celebration, a feast, a festival- Lakalaka
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A traditional group dance combining song, dance, and oratory- Tauʻolunga
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A graceful traditional solo dance performed by women- Meʻetuʻupaki
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A traditional paddle dance historically performed by men- Fakaʻeiki
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To show respect to a chief or noble, to treat someone with honor- Fahu
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A ceremonial position of honor held by a father's eldest sister and her children- Kolo
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Village, town, fort- Tuʻi Tonga
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The ancient sacred paramount title and dynasty of Tonga's kings- Fanongonongo
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An announcement, especially of news to the community- Fakaafe
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An invitation, especially a formal one
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