22 May 2024

Tongan youth experiences from eruption captured

From , 6:00 am on 22 May 2024
Tongan youth dance wearing traditional ta'ovala or woven waist mats.

Tongan youth dance wearing traditional ta'ovala or woven waist mats. Photo: AFP

Aspiring filmmakers in Tonga will have the chance to showcase their story-telling capabilities at this year's Nuku'alofa film festival. 

Held in October, the festival will focus on climate change, providing a platform for Tonga's secondary school students to express their experiences through film. 

Artistic director Sisi'uno Helu spoke with Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki about the festival.