Princess taught the nation must take priority over her family and personal life

Princess Angelika Tukuʻaho told an audience in Australia when she grew up she was taught to understand her nation must take priority over any other matter. 

She said she was taught to know about her three main fatongia (duties) and their importance. She must put her role for the nation first before her role for her family and her personal life.

The Princess made the statement in Tongan and in English languages while she was presenting a speech at Cowra in NSW, Australia last week.

The Tongan community in NSW actively participated in Cowra’s 2016 Festival of International Understanding day after the kingdom was invited to host this year’s event.

The Master of Ceremony who said he held the position for about the last 15 years told hundreds of guests at the celebration the host country was exceptional.

“So I can tell you I don’t think in that 15 years’ time I have ever seen an enthusiastic group of people representing their guest nation as the people from the kingdom of Tonga,” he said.

The Princess expressed her sincere thanks for the Tongans who attended the events.

“As I have mentioned last night the invitation for us the Tongan community to come to Cowra and showcase what Tonga and Tongan culture is all about”, the Princess said.

“And that’s what exactly what we are here for.

“We have Tongans from Sydney, Canberra, New Castle, Melbourne and various places in Australia and even an artist from Tonga, an entertainer who traveled from the United States to participate in today’s event,” said the Princess.

HRH Princess Angelika Latūfuipeka Halaevalu Mata’aho Napua-Okalani Tuku’aho, 32,  is presently the High Commissioner of Tonga in Australia since August 2012.

She is number five in succession to the throne.

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