Videos
Description | Tonga is well-known as one of the Islands in the Pacific to practice the art of ngatu making. From our ancestors, ngatu making has been passed down throughout the generations and it has become deeply embedded within our beautiful culture. Production of ngatu is predominantly a feminine working environment with only minor assistance from the men. The beauty of ngatu making is the various processes involved, time and patience given towards this art. Vali Kupesi. Different types of kupesi designs and motifs are used to decorate one ngatu. | ||
---|---|---|---|
Manage No | VI00000536 | Running Time | 38"" |
Country | Tonga | ||
ICH Domain | Oral traditions and representations, Social practices, rituals, festive events, Traditional craft skills | ||
Videos Photographer | Afa Koka'anga Group | Year | 2017-03-30 |
Place | Tonga | File Size | N/A |
Definition | N/A | File Format | N/A |
Copyright | Afa Koka'anga Group, ICHCAP |
Information source
Materials related to
Photos
더보기-
PI00005422
Ngatu, Cultural Wealth of the Kingdom of Tonga_Afa Koka'anga Group
Communal and Social Cohesion The beauty of ngatu making is that people of the community share a cohesive relationship. In order for ngatu to be made, women of the community gather together and work cooperatively to make one's ngatu. This working group is called a 'Koka'anga' group. A Koka'anga group consists of numerous participants, more hands means an efficient workforce, but, knowingly, these women shared a cohesive relationship within the community.
Tonga 2017 -
PI00005394
Ngatu, Cultural Wealth of the Kingdom of Tonga_Ike and feta'aki
Tutua (anvil) with the Ike (beater) and feta'aki (cloth made from beaten hiapo bark) on top. After constantly beating the Hiapo bark, a fine thin piece of feta'aki (cloth) is achieved The 'ike' or wooden mallet used to beat the tutu. The faces of the ike has different grooves with specific properties and use during the beating process to get the fine thin feta'aki.
Tonga 2017 -
PI00005388
Ngatu, Cultural Wealth of the Kingdom of Tonga_Hiapo
Ngatu making begins with harvesting the Hiapo or Mulberry Tree. The Hiapo is grown in the plantations for a period of 2-3 years before they are ready to be harvested.
Tonga 2017 -
PI00005415
Ngatu, Cultural Wealth of the Kingdom of Tonga_Faiva Me'etu'upaki
Me'etu'upaki - Ngatu is the only traditional attire for the me'etu'upaki dance. Preformed by men only, ngatu is tied to their waist throughout the whole performance.
Tonga 2017