Village Life in Tonga

Shows the balance between Polynesian culture and the modern world achieved by the people of Tonga, a British protectorate since the l9th century and the only Polynesian kingdom left in existence. Follows the people as they go about their normal occupations in the village of Hoi, on the largest of the islands. Uses no narration, but has a sound track of talking, singing, and the sounds of village life. Views a meal as the women and children gather and prepare the food, and the men sit together talking and smoking., Shows the balance between Polynesian culture and the modern world achieved by the people of Tonga, a British protectorate since the l9th century and the only Polynesian kingdom left in existence. Follows the people as they go about their normal occupations in the village of Hoi, on the largest of the islands. Uses no narration, but has a sound track of talking, singing, and the sounds of village life. Views a meal as the women and children gather and prepare the food, and the men sit together talking and smoking.