We had been told not to miss the Agriculture and Fisheries Fair. That was great advice. This was an event not to be missed. All the kingdom comes together to show their works. The fair actually began a month ago in Niua, then moved on to Vava'u, Ha'apai, Tongatapu, and next week to 'Eua. The King also travels to each of the islands.
Agriculture
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| Great looking vegetables |
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| Capsicum |
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| Ufi, Casava, Kumala |
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| Man beside his ufi |
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| Big Bull - I fed it some melon |
Handcrafts
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| The ladies were having fun as they waited for the King to come by |
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| Prosperity and safe travel at sea |
The ladies show much creativity in their handicrafts. Much time is spent in making these beautiful crafts. The mats are handmade and painted with oils from plants. The ladies weave the kiekie and kafa, and make the tupeno and ta'ovale. This traditional dress is worn as a sign of respect. The wood carving seems to be done by the men.
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| Liahona High School students |
The Liahona High School students displayed their talents in fashion design at a booth. They also did a fashion show Friday night.
Cake decorating included taro leaves cake, pineapple cake, apple cake, and carrot cake.
Fashion design students modeled their work. Even the drum major outfit was made by the students.
Tevita Makihele's son had paintngs. Artwork also included sculpture and wood carving.
Fisheries
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| Squid |
Tonga is known as a hotbed for fishing... Marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo,shark, and giant trevally, and other. Fisheries industry also includes octopus, squid, crab, mussels, and other crustaceans.
Fishing is for livelihood as well as sports fishing. It is a huge tourist activity.
Tonga is known as a hotbed for fishing... Marlin, sailfish, mahi-mahi, tuna, wahoo,shark, and giant trevally, and other. Fisheries industry also includes octopus, squid, crab, mussels, and other crustaceans. 
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