Vakai e Tohi Māhina Fā 'o e fitu e onoua Folau na kuo fusi taula 'I he Taulanga Nuku'alofa Tu'ufua ai e kāpasa Fakatele he Maka-o-'Oa Ka e fatu si'ono taumu'a Tofikulu e 'Aotealoa Seuke! He tāpinga'amaama Ko 'eta fononga ta'e'iloa. Hakau mineva pe'i fakaha Ho'o puke huelo e mahina Lavaki'i 'a e folau 'eva Ka e hu'i honau sisi kakalá Ka ke laukau fietangata Ki he vaka toutai e la'a 'Oku faka'olunga 'i ho nima Ka e kafu'aki e peauta Si'i e fo'ou, si'i e sola He mo'unga 'o e loto'i tonga Ko hai 'e lau e faingata'a He 'ikai lava ke fakamatala 'A e mamahi mo e ha'aha'a 'Amanaki na'e fonu tala'a He tolu mahina mo e sio vaha 'Ikai ma'ali ha kalofiama Tu'uholoaki e masi e taha Ke ne pukepuke mai e maama Ne 'eko 'i mamani e mavava He ko e ikuna kuo kafakafa Alo e matangi, fa'aki e loa Fo'u vaka pe, hange ko noa 'Aki 'a e tui, ko 'eta koloa Fusi e kolosi, fakatau'au Toka'one 'i he, motu ko Katavu tulou mo Suva, 'isa e Hala ko Vuna SOS 'a e matu'a X2 Lautala Pei 'e ngalo afe Ho'o laula ne fakalave Fakafoki mai e auhe Fakafoki mai e auhe X2 Tama Tonga e, pe'i tuli kaveinga Taumu'a kihe fetu'u ngingila Tama Tonga e, ma'u pe ho loto Ke lau e taumu'a lotu ngaholo Tama Tonga e, ma'u pe ho loto Ke lau e taumu'a ngaholo X2 Tama Tonga e, fusi a'u ho'o fuka 'Ulitu'u ki he moto e fonua
@petakaihau
12 жыл бұрын
My grandfather, Vaiangina Sikahema Unga was one of the survivors from the ship Tuaikaepau that got shipwrecked on the Minerva Reef south of Fiji back in 1962. He eventually passed away in 2003 but will always be remembered for his resilience, strength and courage for surviving this ordeal. My family and I miss him very much. Thank you for posting this video clip!
@jessicataufui1375
4 жыл бұрын
How long they were floating?
@Runitup84
3 жыл бұрын
That’s where the movie comes from
@Anxakavz
2 жыл бұрын
@@Runitup84 which movie??
@Runitup84
2 жыл бұрын
@@Anxakavz lord of the flies
@lataifinefeuiaki4598
5 ай бұрын
My grandpa Fine Feuiaki ENGINEER OF THE SHIP, passed away on the 9/01/2024 at the age of 93 😭 from Mount Roskill, Auckland, NewZealand. He was 1 of the 2 remaining survivors today . Sipa Fine Sekona is the last survivor still alive today in America . Rest In Eternal Peace to all the fallen Heroes 😭🕊
@ibringtherain7669
2 ай бұрын
Rest easy to the old fella🫡
@hamekolo5440
6 ай бұрын
2024 and still listening to Tongan roots music as beautiful as this track. Rip to those who passed. Great history for us Tongans as we were known for being natural navigators out at sea❤👍🏾
@BiggieMassive
6 ай бұрын
One of the voyagers just passed away few days ago, RIP FINEFEUIAKI! 🕊️
@nikkiniia4707
6 жыл бұрын
Australia 2018 still listening
@tonganerd1
11 жыл бұрын
"Loto'i Tonga ia" is what i feel when I litsen to this beautiful music (:
@silvertavake5615
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Tongan phrases!! Always bolsters my confidence and energy in times of doubt or exhaustion!! Malo aupito
@siosioliver3474
3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful song and great harmony
@saulala100
11 жыл бұрын
This sound made me flash back to school on a friday afternoon in a circle with a Kumete at Latuselu and hear this sound as part of Helu great harmony of academic and culture. This bring me happy memo and I guess Like Plato say" I am feeling great cos I live in the era of Helu"
@simotebloomfield5922
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather Sione Teiapa’a Bloomfield(RIP)was one of the many survivors. What a feeling they went through🙏🏼
@heaaFinefeuiaki
11 жыл бұрын
:) LOVE THIS SONG!!! yes my grandpa FINEFEUIAKI is still alive and healthy and is living in MT ROSKILL AUCKLAND! also my dad is called MINERVA REEF.. :) FINEFEUIAKI himself is one of 3 or 4 men that are still alive from this tragedy... :) anyone else outta the crew members alive?? please let me know. my grandpa would love to contact them. thanks.
@jesusisthetruthforever
6 жыл бұрын
Woooww what happened??? I would love to hear the story from someone close to a survivor of this tragedy..
@centralstylah
6 жыл бұрын
User Profile its about a shipwreck on the Minerva Reef. They were out there for 3months!! my grandfather Fine Feuiaki and Sipa Fine are the last two survivors😊 Look up the story.. written by Olaf Ruhen..
@EneasiKavapalu
7 жыл бұрын
agree with Benjamin,to make a movie,loto`i Tonga he faingata`a moe mamahi,this song is really about loto`i Tonga,,,Tongan spirit ,heart n mind Respectz to the crews n the captain of the Tuaikaepau rip
@centralstylah
6 жыл бұрын
"..Kohai e lau e faingataa, Heikai lava ke fakamatala 'Ae mamahi moe ha'aha'a, 'Amanaki nae fonu Tala'a.." ❤
@Gazdahgreatest
4 жыл бұрын
July 2020 and still listening 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴 Ofa atu kihe Tonga kotoa oe kolo pe!
@kokonutt99
14 жыл бұрын
thank you for the song. great way for the younger tongans to know where they come from by listening to som tongan music! Ofa to TONGA!!!
@Islandblessed
7 жыл бұрын
Rest in the love of Christ to all the Tuikaepau crew. This story is so close to my heart and our family. We salute u all I salute you grampa Captain Tevita Fifita. Love always
@jesusisthetruthforever
6 жыл бұрын
JesusChristIsLord amen 💙
@jesusisthetruthforever
6 жыл бұрын
Kataki kohai a Tevita Fifita?
@jesusisthetruthforever
6 жыл бұрын
JesusChristIsLord amen what was he a captain for
@henrycook2055
5 жыл бұрын
Oua
@theemakaka
9 ай бұрын
To me Sateki Fifita was a hero on October 7, 1962 because he got to help his father (Tevita Fifita) so he would not drown. Unfortunately, Sateki Fifita has passed away after helping his father slowly but surely make it to the island of Suva Fiji.
@seinilangi5705
3 ай бұрын
😢😢...my son Sateki is name after him...his grandfather older brother...I had to keep telling my kids the love n sacrifice....❤❤
@theemakaka
3 ай бұрын
@@seinilangi5705 ❤️🩹
@anaohina659
6 жыл бұрын
my heartfelt respect to capt.Fifita, while swimming ashore he looked back and saw his son swimming in a circle instead. He swam back to him n after assessing his situation, I think he knew if he helped his son, no one would make it ashore. He turned around leaving his son n swam toward land. We know the rest of the story. What a decision! Rip Mr. Fifita.
@jesusisthetruthforever
6 жыл бұрын
ana o hina can you please tell me the story... In full. I do not know of this story
@anaohina659
6 жыл бұрын
some of the comments below are direct descendants of those who were on the Tuaikaepau, they know more
@charliepetelo3190
7 жыл бұрын
my late uncle Teiapa'a Bloomfield was one the surviver RIP.....
@simotebloomfield5922
3 жыл бұрын
That’s my Grandfather 🙏🏼
@simonasigapeter6319
9 жыл бұрын
I love this! Soothing to the ears :) Malie malie!
@Soakai44
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, My Name is Soakai Pulu. Son of Toni Pulu. Who is the son of the Late Soakai Pulu. My Grandfather was a trainer who was on the ship with many fighters including my late uncle Fetaiaki Pulu who passed on this voyage. I'm looking for lyrics to this song as my father has requested my sister to perform a tauolunga to this beautiful song in honor of our grandfather Soakai Pulu. If anyone can help it be of the greatest appreciation thank you.
@anaohina659
6 жыл бұрын
RIP our Beloved Queen! Spot-on lyrics...
@siaosi26
12 жыл бұрын
Finefeuaki is still alive and well..living in Mt Roskill NZ...im one of the lucky ones that he told me the story face to face..apparently his grandchild is one of my mate...so yea nice story..
@centralstylah
4 жыл бұрын
@Muss Marley Its about a shipwreck on the Minerva Reef😊
@taiapulu1673
6 жыл бұрын
Amusia moutolu your grandfather survived. My grandpa is Finau Lahi Soakai. Foha sisii 'a Soakai Pulu. I wish they made a movie. This story is worth heard to MANY!!! RIP Soakai Pulu, Fetaiaki, Grandpa & the men on that ship!!!!!
@centralstylah
6 жыл бұрын
mama MANGO sorry for your loss.. yess we are one of the few that were lucky to have our grandpa survive this tragedy, and is one of the last two thats still alive up till this day.. Im with you on this one about the movie huh.. Afew directors and that interviewed my grandpa Fine Feuiaki last year so hopefully they do make a movie or atleast a documentary or something..
@islandboyneka1
2 жыл бұрын
Yeap Taia Pulu it’s is going to be a really great movie base on a real events …I wish I have $ to start this project.
@asihosea9170
6 жыл бұрын
Still listening in 2017! Malie Tonga!
@josemacbeth1641
3 жыл бұрын
2021 here. (:
@Runitup84
2 жыл бұрын
2021
@vanillalao68
8 жыл бұрын
who else still slap dis song in #2016 🇹🇴👌
@LataiFotu
8 жыл бұрын
i'm still slapping this with my favorite, you know it's a slappa when you know all the words
@manusiuvaiaoga4987
6 жыл бұрын
Latai Fotu do you have the lyrics for this song? And would you mind sharing it please? Thanks!
@theroman1142
6 жыл бұрын
I still slap my kids in 2018.
@Runitup84
3 жыл бұрын
2021
@hamekolo5440
2 жыл бұрын
2022. Roots rock reggae 🤙
@leonehalahigano1087
4 жыл бұрын
Malie.malie kau tagata mai Tonga tapu ofa.atu.mai uvea.mamao
@lai-nl8wk
10 жыл бұрын
ofa atu kihe fanga kui nenau tukuvakaa he TUAIKAEPAU ,1962,minewa reef, TONGATAPU,mau ofa atu...........:)KOLONGA FAMILY
@malakaireview559
4 жыл бұрын
NEW ZEALAND STILL LISTENING MALO!!!
@sekonataukeiaho7622
10 жыл бұрын
love this song
@samkavaman1980
14 жыл бұрын
Loves it!!
@BiggieMassive
6 ай бұрын
RIP FINEFEUIAKI one of the voyagers who just passed away this week 🕊️🤍
@leilanigiovanni2381
11 жыл бұрын
aww,,, miss my Dad he fanongo kihe hiva ko ''eni,,,
@siaosi26
12 жыл бұрын
This is not Kaati...This is Niulala Helu the son of the Late Professor Futa Helu..
@poly408
13 жыл бұрын
@Sanoukful my two uncles soakai pulu and fetaiaki pulu were on it. They were boxers. only soakia came back. Fetaiaki died on the reef an hr b4 rescue showed up.
@amdclx4635
4 жыл бұрын
Mafana
@TheSayuri31
6 жыл бұрын
proud ..god bless Pacific
@Sanoukful
13 жыл бұрын
Vai Sikahema Unga my grandfather was on this boat Tuaikaepau
@addrianna100
12 жыл бұрын
MALO'E OFA KI TONGA!!
@denzelljunior3384
4 жыл бұрын
Lockdown jam
@2tikatoks26FREE
4 жыл бұрын
2020!
@token_earned8189
9 жыл бұрын
Love this song Lyrics :) If yal be so kind.
@monian2877
Жыл бұрын
malie - ofa atu - manatu ki he kumete 'i he 'aneafi 'i he Pauca Sed Matura!!!
@nishiafimeimounga4196
6 жыл бұрын
Kou ilo taha haapai nae moui heni kanae sii malolo ee motua he tau mahalo e 5kuo osi i haapai pe 4
@centralstylah
6 жыл бұрын
LOPETI KATOA kei moui a Fine Feuiaki (engineer) from Fakakai Haapai
@mikepolaapau41
3 жыл бұрын
Malie aupito🎼🎧
@seladalziel
10 жыл бұрын
Lahv dis song
@11huanuni1
10 жыл бұрын
Manatua si'i kau tangata ne paea he Tuaikaepau he moana vavale vahanoa....
@mnem2488
2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@siaosi26
12 жыл бұрын
Koe fo'i ta'anga koeni koe taha ia 'oe ngaahi maa'imoa 'ae la'a hono 3 kuo unga fonua 'aia na'ane fa'u eni kihe folau 'ae vaka koe Tuaikaepau 'o tukuvakaa pea nau hake 'i Hakau ko Mineva pea koe hingoa pe ia 'oe fo'i ta'anga koe TUAIKAEPAU...tau sio ai kihe langi mama'o 'ae ta'ahine kuini he me'a koe fa'u eh..
@manusiuvaiaoga4987
6 жыл бұрын
dotz Hi! I would love to know more about this song, if you don't mind sharing insights on it. So what I gathered from your comment was the Queen Salote wrote this song and the Afokoula sang it right? Do you also happen to have the lyrics for this song? I would love to have it and teach my children this song! It's one that is dearest to my heart since my Grandfather Soakai Pulu and Uncle Fetaiaki Pulu was on that Voyage. Please let me know. Your help and reply will be much appreciated! Here's my email siu.tau13@yahoo.co.nz Malo aupito
@stelega99
8 жыл бұрын
malie malie
@johnroberts4616
6 жыл бұрын
Malie taha pe koe Tonga.
@tfinau10
11 жыл бұрын
Malie pea toe lesoni e le'o oe fanau ni..
@poly408
13 жыл бұрын
my ancestor was on this boat
@captainpeyton6378
5 жыл бұрын
1:06
@auhangameauluave4205
5 жыл бұрын
This song slap.. Tika atu
@siaosi26
12 жыл бұрын
Poupou koe taha eni e Ta'anga koe Maa'imoa 'ae La'a Kuonga Fonua hono 3 'a Kuini Salote Tupou 3 koe Tuai kae Pau kihe vaka ne folau 'o tukuvakaa peanau hake he Hakau ko Mineva..Toe hiva'i 'e Niulala Helu moe Afokoula kau hiva 'a Atenisi..
@vilisikamaake3041
7 жыл бұрын
2017 anyone?
@11huanuni1
10 жыл бұрын
Malie malie hiva .........
@andrewfifita-lamb9311
9 жыл бұрын
Malo 'aupito utes49. Ne fuoloa ta'u 'eku feinga keu ma'u e ta'anga ko 'eni, 'a e maa'imoa e La'a hono 3 pea mo hono hiva'i he Afokoula Singers. Malie 'aupito pea fakalanga manatu ki kau kaivai ko eni.Warren Purcell, I'll email you with some info that you may be interested in. I have the original print of the"Minerva Reef by Olaf Ruhen and other info about the ship wreck.My father passed away about a year ago and Yes, there is only one living from the ship wreck survivor and that is Fine (Sosaia Finefeuiaki).
@meletaufahema7995
8 жыл бұрын
+Andrew Fifita-Lamb My grandpa Tevita Uiasele, was the one who built the raft that got him, Tevita Fifita, and his son more than half-way to Fiji. My grandpa past away in 2009. I didnt know about this story until a year ago and I only found out because my friends mom told me about it. This song is so beautiful and I hope to make tau' olunga to it in the near future.
@nafetalaiteaupa2652
7 жыл бұрын
The Tuaikaepau and the Minerva Reef On July 4, 1962, the 51foot former Sailing Boat called the Tuaikaepau was set to make a Voyage from Tongatapu to New Zealand where the Boat was set to get some needed repairs. In charge of the 1,050 Nautical-Mile voyage, was Master Captain Tevita Fifita. Also included in his Crew were: Tevita Uaisele (Carpenter) Fine Feuiaki (Engineer) Ve'etutu Pahulu (Mate) Sateki Fifita (Deckhand, also Captain's Son) Talo Fifita (Deckhand, also Captain's Son) Sione Lousi (Deckhand) In addition to the Crew were several other Passengers, which included several local Boxers who were looking to make a name for themselves while in New Zealand. Included were: Fatai Efiafi (Passenger) Vaiangina Unga (Copra Planter) Viliame Fa'onuku (Carpenter) Teiapa'a Bloomfield (Taxi Driver) Soakai Pulu (Boxer/Coach) Fetaiaki Pulu (Boxer) Sione Sikimeti (Boxer) Sipa Fine Sekona (Boxer) Finau Laione Sekona (Boxer) Sosaia Finefeuiaki (Boxer) On the second day of the Voyage, the Tuaikaepau suddenlTo the outer edge of the Southern Minerva Reef. Hanging on for dear life, the Crew and its passengers found refuge in a previously capsized Japanese vessel which was sitting on the Reef itself. While on the Reef, the survivors reported that during high tide the water would go up as high as most of their waists. After almost 8 weeks on the Reef and realizing that the chances of a rescue party were slim, the Captain Tevita Fifita decided that they needed to make a move. In late August the Captain, Tevita Uaisele, and the Captain's son Sateki Fifita, built a raft which they called the "Maloelelei" and decided to head for Kadavu, Fiji, some 50 miles plus away. While within miles of their destination, the Maloelelei suddenly capsized and all 3 passengers were forced to swim the rest of the way. While the Captain and Tevita Uaisele were able to make the swim, the Captain's son did not have the strength to make the grueling swim and drowned before reaching Shore. The survivors on the Reef were rescued days later, however 4 members of the Tuaikaepau had lost their lives while on the Reef. Amongst the dead were Sione Lousi, Sione Sikimeti, Fatai Efiafi, Fetaiaki Pulu. This story is amongst the many that testify the strong Tongan spirit and attitude. Rest in eternal peace to those that have passed, gone but never forgotten.
@tafiuhatafe5517
2 жыл бұрын
Andrew malo e lelei. Fakamolemole e lava ma'u mai haku ki'i information ki he Tuaikaepau. Kuou osi mau e tohi a Olaf ka 'oku ou tatanaki ha u information ke lahi keu fakahoko ae polokalama kihe hisitolia malie ko 'eni heku senolo KZitem. Kataki kapau ke mau 'u info peake fakamolemole vahevahe mai.
@kolisionn
10 жыл бұрын
can someone provide lyrics for this please?
@centralstylah
5 жыл бұрын
#TuaikaepauLegacy⛵⚓
@havivatikani8059
11 жыл бұрын
maá atu
@fenuafanote8589
6 жыл бұрын
Malie malie!
@sparwater1336
3 жыл бұрын
Leo oe matua kei maalahi aupito
@nikkiniia4707
6 жыл бұрын
Oku mau ha taha ae lea oe hiva ni kataki o hiki hake Malo
@shogunmaster2223
5 жыл бұрын
Can anyone please share the story behind the song, for those of us who dont know please.
@heaaFinefeuiaki
11 жыл бұрын
hey, yeah FINEFEUIAKI is still alive and well :) we have only two books, one by Olaf Ruhen and the other told by my grandpa FINEFEUIAKI??? whats the other book.
@jessicataufui1375
4 жыл бұрын
Malie!
@TLWaqasto87
10 жыл бұрын
Malie..Malo 'aupito....
@poly408
12 жыл бұрын
@Selana773 i would love to read those books my two uncles were fighters soakai being a retired boxer and champion of the pacific while fetaiaki his son. i dnt think there are any survivors bt my fam always tell me stories about the voyage. where can i get one of ur books??
@manusiuvaiaoga4987
6 жыл бұрын
@poly408 Soakai Pulu is actually my Grandfather & Fetaiaki Pulu is my Uncle; so I'm guessing we're related somehow! I just recently got a hold of a copy of "The Minerva Reef Voyage" book! My husband got it for me as a Christmas present. But I think you can buy a copy for yourself online either EBay or Amazon! Here's my email siu.tau13@yahoo.co.nz I would like to know how we're related! Malo aupito!
@seinipulu6923
6 жыл бұрын
Manusiu Tau hey, my great grandfather is also Soakai Pulu. His son Finau Lahi(my grandpa) was killed during a boxing match while Soakai Pulu was on this voyage. Crazy but dope story.
@centralstylah
6 жыл бұрын
small world😊 My grandpa Fine Feuiaki is one of two survivors that are still alive.. Hope you all are doing well
@kavafotu167
6 жыл бұрын
Lyrics please
@sione246
11 жыл бұрын
Anyone have the lyrics??
@siaosi26
12 жыл бұрын
koe tokotaha 'oku ke laumalie lelei pe he kau folau koeni 'i 'okalani ko FINEFEUIAKI na'ane fkhingoa pe hono foha lahi ko Mineva..koe tokotaha pe foki eni na'ane fa'u e tohi fekau'aki moe folau 'ae vakani...
@salotetoofohe217
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know the lyrics please
@hamekolo5440
2 жыл бұрын
Hafua e faa lau kui.
@veikiekid
10 жыл бұрын
malo Pahulu
@tongatapu3385
7 жыл бұрын
Lyrics anyone?
@monumoli9378
4 жыл бұрын
Lyrics
@sanefo1
9 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what this songs about
@Neloboi
9 жыл бұрын
I believe a shipwreck
@SL-tr2uv
9 жыл бұрын
Sane Fo 1962 a yacht named Tuaikaepau sailing to New Zealand capsized and all survived, until they then had to sail to Fiji on boat Maloelelei which also capsized and many of them drowned on the swim to Fiji. There are a few survivors one which resides in New Zealand Fine Feuiaki. Hope this helps :)
@loatavaitaki2755
6 жыл бұрын
can someone send me the lyrics. i'll send you my email please.
@Liahona7
14 жыл бұрын
skippy..umoumai lelei pe a Utes naa ikai ke toe lava ia o upload mai e u hiva laulotaha koeni..aua! fonu mai ai toua!
@fitamote2560
6 жыл бұрын
Fotu Tauveli Malie tamaiki pea toe lesoni e ngaahi faahi malo
@fitamote2560
6 жыл бұрын
It took me back to the early 70s thanks for the lovely music
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