“Ko ‘etau lea, ko e fe’unu mahu’inga ia ki he mo’ui ‘a e Tonga – Our language is a vital strand of our Tongan culture.”
Celebrating Tongan Language Week, PhD candidate, RAU researcher, and practitioner Sia Ngata shares with @AutPacific “how she grounds her walk and way as a Tongan. The idea of a “strand” resonates with her research and practice in craft and textile making, where contemporary ngatu and garment making serve as spaces to weave together knowledge, identity, and creative expression.”