Join Nena Pou to learn some of the different body parts in Tongan!  She's joined by a couple of her grandkids to help us out. You may be familiar with a her creative sons as well - Saia and Rizvan are both creatives & hip hop artists. Saia produced the beats & the boys shot the video at their family house. Rizvan says there'll be more to come but here's one you can show your kids for Tongan Language Week. -  Peep one of Rizvans tracks in the video below and check out how he incorporates the Tongan Language into his song. {{29702}}

O LE PI TAUTAU (THE SAMOAN ALPHABET) Lyrics – London Missionary Society, Samoa. (Note from Rita Seumanutafa: The ‘h’ has been omitted from this rendition of the Samoan alphabet as it is not utilised in formal Samoan language today). Music – R. Seumanutafa (2016). Pacific Kids' Learning will include the letter H in all future Samoan Alphabet animations. LYRICS: A – Ato, E – Elefane, I – Ipu, O – Ofu, U – Uati, F – Fagu, G – Gata, L – Logo, M – Moa, N – Nofoa, P – Pusi, S – Solofanua, T – Ta’avale, V – Va’a, K – Kirikiti, R - Rapiti ENGLISH TRANSLATION: A – Bag, E – Elephant, I – Cup, O – Dress, U – Clock, F – Bottle, G – Snake, L – Bell, M – Chicken, N – Chair, P – Pussycat, S – Horse, T – Car, V – Boat, K – Cricket, R - Rabbit The Samoan Alphabet Song - In association with Rita Seumanutafa & The Melbourne Samoan Choir

Learn and sing along with this popular Samoan childrens song. Pusi nofo  Nofo i luga o le fala  E pō atu e ia ‘imoa  Pusi nofo nofo i luga o le fala  Pusi mata tio peti nofo i luga o le fala.  Cat sit Sit on the mat He/she catches mice Cat sit sit on the mat Bright eyed cat sit on the mat.

Learn the Tongan Alphabet as well as some of the food names in Tongan.

Follow along with Solomon, La'auli, Nafanua & Sematagiolo as they count up the number of local fruit and veges they have.  Listen to the children speak and learn the Samoan numbers and words for the fruit & veges. The Ma'a Tusi series is created by MADD Gallery based in Apia, Samoa. MADD (Motivational Arts, Dance and Drama) was established in 1983 by Momoe von Reiche with the intention of teaching children arts, dance and drama in Samoa. The gallery officially opened its doors in 1993. 

Follow along with Grandma Momoe Von Reiche & her grandson Archer as they go about picking the flowers and making an ula. Listen to the narrator La'auli Hamilton speak and learn the Samoan words and meaning. . The Ma'a Tusi series is created by MADD Gallery based in Apia, Samoa. MADD (Motivational Arts, Dance and Drama) was established in 1983 by Momoe von Reiche with the intention of teaching children arts, dance and drama in Samoa. The gallery officially opened its doors in 1993. 

Follow along with baby Archer Bear Von Reiche as he explores raindrops falling in his home island of Samoa. The Ma'a Tusi series is created by MADD Gallery based in Apia, Samoa. MADD (Motivational Arts, Dance and Drama) was established in 1983 by Momoe von Reiche with the intention of teaching children arts, dance and drama in Samoa. The gallery officially opened its doors in 1993. 

Laki and Lani Learns how to Greet in the Samoan Language.

Learn the Samoan names for body parts, people and clothes!