Ep1: "Ko Hai Ho Hingoa?"

Kakai Mei Tahi Podcast

English - October 14, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
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Next Episode: Ep4: "'Oku Ke Manatu'i?"

In this episode, Lilika and Maka introduce themselves and some background of their upbringing. Lilika lives in Japan while Maka lives and works in the Bay Area, California. They talk about the reason why they decided to start a podcast, how they decided on the podcast name, and they share their experiences as Tongans born in the diaspora.

Things you will learn in this episode:

* What to expect from this podcast

* The meaning of “Kakai Mei Tahi”

* The meaning of “Ko hai ho hingoa?

* Tongan Naming Customs

Resources mentioned in the episode:

* ‘Epeli Hau’ofa’s “We are the Ocean” Selected Works.