24. Authentic Tongan Hospitality. My Friend Hina and The Umu Oven @Sailing The Life Nomadik.
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- Опубликовано: 30 мар 2025
- Meet Hina and her family and experience TRUE TONGAN HOSPITALITY . In this episode we sail from Niue to Vavau and meet the friendliest most welcoming locals, who invite us to a feast. Together we prepare "umu" in an underground oven, we listen to the unbelievable harmonies filling the churches of Tonga on Sunday and Mira learns to weave baskets.
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В този епизод ще разберем какво означава "истинско гостоприемство" в Тонга. Плаваме от Ниуе до Вавау и се запознаваме с Хина и нейното семейство - най-приветливите местни жители, които ни канят на пиршество. Заедно приготвяме "уму" в подземна фурна, слушаме невероятните хармонии в неделната църква и Мира се учи да плете кошници.
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13-years-old Maya from Canada with her folks Ivo and Mira from Bulgaria sailing aboard 38-foot catamaran Fata Morgana, sailing since 2013 (first boat-zero sailing experience, everything DIY).
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13-годишната Мая от Канада с нейните родители Иво и Мира от България, плават на борда на 11-метровия катамаран "Фата Моргана" от 2013 г. насам.
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Awesome hospitality. The FRIENDLY ISLAND. Nek time I visit Tonga, shouts on me Hina ✊🏾💯
THIS IS WHAT WE CALL LOVE! THE POLYNESIANS AND MICRONESIANS ARE VERY HOSPITABLE ESPECIALLY IF THERE ARE KIDS. WE HAVE PROFOUND MEANING TO CARE FOR VISITORS. HOPE THIS CULTURE WILL KEEP GOING. SPREAD LOVE EVERYONE.
Malo lelei...Great video..never been to Tonga.. beautiful culture....Keep up the great voyage...Faafetai from Samoa
Greetings from Australia. You are an amazing family travelling around the Pacific on a small boat. What a strong family. The Tongan family were great helping you guys out.
I Love how you got involved with the locals! And you went to Church with them, very respectful and cool.
It's so sweet to show love and kindness from hina and her family, they might not have much but to make you and your family's feel welcome is so priceless. God bless you and your family and thanks for the great video. Stay safe out there.
I’m half Tongan and half White. I was born in America and have very little knowledge of my own people back home in Tonga. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for the beautiful video this is how the Tongan families are they open their homes to strangers from another country who knows how many times theyve been doing this,on a hot day they saw a family walking not knowing where they going turn get some shade to open their hearts full of kindness,hospitality is awesome.Malo to the Tongan family and their guest wishing them safe travels and many more friends along the way.Bula from Winnie/Texas.
With the little they have, but are truly rich because of their Faith in God. God Bless Hina and her family.
Amen, well said and God bless.
One of my favorite video. God bless this Tongan family.
I really enjoyed watching. Im from Neighbouring Samoa, I love visiting the Kingdom of Tonga, been there several times. I've only been Tongatapu, Makaha'a, Pangaimotu, Fafa and 'Eua in the south and Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu in the north, but I've never got the chance (more like time) to visit Vava'u, I'd love to go there someday. That family are so beautiful so loving and very hospitable, that's the beauty of Polynesian Cultures, where sharing is caring, treating complete strangers as family, and where smiles and kindness is free. Oh BTW next time you go to the Kingdom you have to experience the beautiful traditional Tongan Dancing, my two favourites being the "Mako" (men's action dance) and the "Tau'olunga" (ladies graceful dance), both have beautifully handcrafted costumes and accompanied by music with amazing unique Tongan Harmonies. I'm so proud you and your family are living the dream. Safe and Pleasant Travels always. As we say in Samoa, "Manuia le Malaga" its like Bon Voyage but with a more deeper meaning.
Im tongan and i use to live in Samoa. Love you all kainga pasifiki.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. You three are a wonderful family. God bless you.
Excellent video story Maya. I love Tonga!
peaceful people with warm heart and wonderful hospitality ❤
Wow very nice video, looks like a beautiful country and lovely people. love and respect from Brazil!
GOD BLESS YOU N YOUR FAMILY FROM THE KINGDOM OF TONGAN
Thank you for an amazing video of Tonga and your family.This videos gives a homesick feelings,the feeling! I am Tongan but reside in Australia now. I am proud of my culture but it hurts me to see that it is slowly evolving to be more commercialise.This video reminds me of the days that I grew up in Tonga.One time we had a tourist (male) from Germany,around 1977.He missed his ferry and look around for a place to stay,but at that time in Haapai there were any commercial accommodation then.My cousin invite him to catch a boat with him to my island,and so we stayed with him for a week and then my cousin sail back to catch his ferry.I am so grateful to see that these kind of hospitality still exists in my home land as life is not all about business but creating a friendship is far lasting in our hearts that money last in our hands.Thank SAILING FATA MORGANA for your video! And thank you to Hina and her families for the hospitality,that makes us proud to be Tongan
Thank you for your wonderful thoughts! We are glad that so many Tongans have seen our video and felt nostalgic for their beautiful homeland and charming way of life which is still largely unspoiled by the outside world in the small islands. We feel so grateful for Hina's hospitality and we now love and respect all Tongans everywhere in the world. One person, one family, can make a difference! Thank you all!
The ease of making new friends in new places.loved it all, from a Kiwi in wet wet NZ.
Such a huge blessing to meet wonderful people like that Tongan family! I love my people!
Bula Vinaka, this is so beautiful. Can so relate to this every Sunday having Lovo for lunch right after Lotu . Love island life and this makes me feel homesick 😊
Grew up in Vavau one of the most beautiful islands in Tonga. My favourite part was when you all wore the Tongan attire you all look so beautiful 😍 bless you all and ofaatu 🇹🇴
This is too good really enjoy watching this !,,,what a very humble and kind hearted Tongan family ...God Bless Your Wonderful Family.
You all look lovely in your Tongan attires. Much ''ofa (love) to you all and malo (thank you) for sharing your experience
Thank you for sharing this wonderful journey in youtube. I really enjoyed it. Bula from Fiji.
Very humbling indeed. I subscribed straight after watching this wonderful clip.
Love from Fiji.❤️
This is amazing just another Tongan bloke here stopping by to show some love thank you for sharing god bless.
I would love to spend my days exploring this beautiful earth on the water!
Awesome experience..that is what we call the Pacific Islands way of life......
Unique experience. Thank you!
Wonderful episode. I enjoy seeing how friendly the people of Tonga are. It is great to see how quickly friends can be made with simple kindness and hospitality.
I enjoy watching this video.
Watching this video make me home sick. Bless the hearts of that Tongan family. ❤❤❤
Oh man, I had a few tears watching this video. So much love, so much life. Celebration. A simple feast turned out to be everything
aw what a great video what a blessing Im Tongan and Have never been back to the Country where my Parents come from Loved the Video!
Simply wonderful! Thank you for sharing your life's experiences.
Mira made a beautiful basket. That was such a wonderful gift for Maya. The Tongan Sunday church, meal preparation, and eating on the banana leaf table was so interesting. Such nice people.
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@Marco Ty Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process atm.
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Such wonderful tongan hospitality
Its lovely to see you welcomed into the culture, I spent a month in Neifu awaiting a ride on a yacht sailing west, and loved every minute. Stayed at the Hilltop Motel. Met with the older yachties also. You showed the Tongan people so well.
You guys are living the dream. Made me homesick watching this video. God bless you guys and be safe on your adventures.
LOVE TONGA! Thank you!
Wonderful v-log of real life and real people, thank you for giving this view of our world
amajing video Tongan people have a beautiful heart may God bless this family .
Nothing comes close to Tongan hospitality. No matter how little to none Tongans have, they will always serve you with the utmost best. Praying and blessings to Hina and her family in 10 x folds. I love the fact your mum learnt such an essential skill that the ladies in Tonga don't get enough credit for - weaving. Hands down such a humbling video to watch, You did an amazing job at this video. LOVE IT!!
Thanks , Shalom!
Fantastic video great experience to travel around the world. More video
That is heaven on earth! Malo 'aupito for the wonderful video.
nice tongan family .. i wish to visit tonga one day
Wonderful, insightful view into Tonga, love how you guys get to the essence of where you sail to.
God bless what a beautiful kind hearted Tongan Family😎Thanks & safe travels.
Hello Fata Morgana crew, even though I have sailing around the world twice now, I still really enjoy watching your video's. It is a pity my wife died in such an early age, she would have loved this way of life.At the moment I am in Mombasa and will leave for Pemba island soon. Fair winds to you and regards from the S/V Aotearoa 1
Yes I am a kiwi but I lived a long time in Holland, but when I'm old and grey I will end my sailing life in New Zealand, you can always ask me about any destination you want to go to. But remember I haven't seen it all yet.Take care
Awesome 👍 what a blessing 💕 God bless you and your family, safe travels! Also, many blessings for Hina and her Tongan Family ❤️
This is amazing hope they had good time in Tonga and what a beautiful Tonga family make them feel like home good to see some good people around the world!!
God Bless Hina and her genuine display of true Tongan hospitality, afterall they are known as the "friendly islands of Tonga". Absolutely love this vlog!
Well done guys! I'm following many similar channels, but there are not so many that I trully enjoy; yours is among a few of them! Greetings from Istanbul...
Thank you dear. I hope the best for the families
that was awesome GOD BLESS and be kind to one another
Better than National Geographic guys! Great job!
How beautiful of you to capture the essence of the Tongan culture and share it with us in such a genuine way. Thank you.
Really love what you guys have been doing 🇹🇴❤❤sailings and making new family around the Pacific ❤❤❤🇼🇸🇫🇯🇹🇴
Thank you for sharing your video. I remember stopping by at Neiafu briefly when I was very young. Watching your footage brings back good memories. Very nicely done.
I'm tongan this why I came back home with my wife... thank you for the video and visit soon... and thank you Hina for your kindness
Great Vlogs.
I'm sure the Tongan people appreciate your great videos too.
If it ever crosses your radar try Tokelau.
Beautiful country.
Thanks!
This is who we are. Malo Hina and family. Great showcase of our beautiful Pacific Islands and her people!
Love this video happened in my homeland remind me of diving in the wharf esp raining day the very best time swimming .
Love this video. Remind me as kid when I grew up in Vava’u. The best part is the swimming every evening, getting the umu ready and going to church. Much love to Hina and your family for the lovely hospitality. Ofa atu
What a great video! Thank you so much for appreciating our culture. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay in Vava'u. :-)
Yes, very much, thank you!
thank you bringing the culture,tradition and hospitality of tongan people,I appreciate your effort,from
What a beautiful way to celebrate your 13th Birhday. You're so lucky you get to travel with your parents like this & to experience another culture & way of life . I am from Nuku'alofa Tonga. Sailing is the best way to travel because you get to learn about the ocean & horizons besides sunrise & sunsets not forgetting the beautiful night sky and day lights & the ocean who it is
I miss home its been a while. Thank you for sharing your travelling experience 🥰💞
Aloha from Hawaii🥰 Thank you Morgana family for this amazing video. Hina send her love to your family. My family truly love this video it’s our motivation to always strive for the best. I was not at home when you visited but when I first watched it I know for sure that you enjoyed your time with my family and the Kingdom as well. Mau ofa lahi atu😍
really enjoyed your video n narrative!!! your family have just witness the true spirit of the islands!!!
Awesome video and inspiring as well. Very proud of Hina and her family for their Tongan hospitality. 'Ofa atu and God bless.
Thanks to Hina and her family and the few other Tongan people we met, we LOVE dearly Tonga and all Tongan people!
Thank you for this beautiful video . Thanks to Hina and her family for their kindness and their hospitality . ❤️ Safe travel Fata Morgana Family ❤️❤️
Well done...worth my time. Stay safe out there. As we Sailors say... "Fair Winds and Following Seas".
Amazing very nice video,malo 👍👌🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴
I love this... It makes me proud to be Tongan. Thanks for sharing.
U have lovely amazing video ✌🤙and beautiful family.
From Vava’u, now living in the USA. Love this! ❤️😍🇹🇴
Peaceful beautiful and nice. Love it
just wonderful 🤞✌👌😎 thank u for sharing with us this great and unique experience
I am Tongan live in Hawaii. Seeing this family. Welcome you all there. They makes you guys look beautiful. Love this video about Tonga. Big mahalo to that family in Tonga.
Thank you! So happy you found this video and liked it!
This video got me so homesick 😭 there’s no place like home. I can’t wait to visit Tonga again. God bless Hina and her family and safe travels to you guys. Thank you for the beautiful video ❤️
Your homeland is wonderful and I am sure that wherever you are in the world you have Tonga in your heart, thank you!
Me too. This is the Tonga I know and remember... how I wish I can go back soon.
Janelle Mcdonald zzzxc
Same here, and I've never been there. But one day, maybe.
Hello , may I know how to come to Tonga from Malaysia
Love this video wonderful family such hospitality and good food.
Lovely video, lovely people, world class hospitality from nz
I’m Samoan, that is beautiful , dressing up for church, God Bless YouGuys🙏🏾
Wow haven't been back to Tonga in 28 years I was born there and came to the US in 1991 watching this video really makes me wanna go back bad lol LOVE the video have a safe journey...
Love the video, excellent way of promoting your culture Hina & your beautiful family, God bless!
This video is amazing.
I love this video... You guys very lucky that you've been to Pangaimotu Vava'u that's where my father from but I was born and raise in the main Island Tonga Tapu.... Have a safe travel around the world.
Absolutely beautiful, thank you for the video and story
I find your videos especially interesting!
One of the best video I’ve seen on RUclips so far thank you so so much
i really enjoyed watching.. i always wanted to go to tonga.. thanks for sharing what life is like... and how wonderful the people are there... it was beautiful
Looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing. I’m Tonga but I left Tonga when I was young to USA. I have not been to any Island out side Tongatapu. I love your videos.
Wow this is awesome!!! Loved it
To Fata Morgan a Family
Beautiful and very informative video 10 out of 10
Stay safe in your trip around the world
Beautiful video thanks for sharing, happy to see some of the people from my village love from Melbourne Australia..
wow, life time memories for you and family. Enjoy your trip around the islands and thank you for uploading your video.
Thank you so much for watching and appreciating! Tonga is in our hearts forever!
Just discovered your page and wanted to say thank you for this video. It is making me homesick. I'm from the main island Tongatapu but I have been to Vava'u a couple times. I am going again this December to swim at the Mariners Cave (I believe it was the one you were diving in). Bless your travels around the world.
From your new Tongan/American subscriber.
Beautiful Tongan hospitality. ...the friendly Islands indeed
Such a beautiful video showing of other people's culture.......
Tongan hospitallity is so heartfelt
What a beautiful family Hina's family is.
It must have been very sad when it came time to say farewell.
An excellent video I enjoyed alot
Malo apito
This was AWESOME!!!!
I didn't see my comment, so I'm leaving another. Truly enjoyed your video😁 hoping to watch more. Safe travels
Awesome video ! Im from Tonga and this is how a typical Sunday looks like. 💕💕
Well Done 💝Hina & family… Having a BIG HEART 🙏 .. God Bless you & family 🥰