Three Star Nation: Tā Mē “Sipaio”

The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue.

In this series, you will indulge in a serving of authentic Niue Song & Dance, promoting intergenerational learning and the preservation of Vagahau Niue through the Performing Arts. 

This talented community ensemble is a make-up of Hakupu descendants from all parts of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin & Niue. Music & Choreography by the Hakupu Youth NZ Creative Arts Team: Creative Director Leki Jackson-Bourke, Assistant Director Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson,  Joanna Mika-Toloa, Petmal Petelo Lam, Candy Tusini-Rex, Mone Lakatani, Melissa Jackson Ravai, Mara Tohilima, Monet Ikinepule Etuata & Topui Talagi Ikiua.

This is a Tā Mē / action song written and composed by Salekiu Tusini in 1981. The Tā Mē is usually performed by male and female performers and actions are generally choreographed to match the words of the song. This Tā Mē is a song of bliss and celebration: Sipaio - a joyful shout! 

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“SIPAIO” 

Salekiu Tusini, 1981 

Learn the words -

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VERSE ONE: 

Sipaio ko e leo fiafia ha Niue vaha i tuai 

Fakatipa e tau lima 

Luelue ulu 

Talulu talulu e tau hui (iiiiii) 

Si………...paioooooooo x3 

Sipaio ko e leo fiafia 

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VERSE TWO: 

Ko e fetu moe mahina kua kikila fuluola mai luga he lagi tokanoa Tau manogi kehekehe kua maomia ai 

e taone fuluola ko Okalana (aaaaah) 

Si………...paioooooooo x3 

Sipaio ko e leo fiafia 

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VERSE THREE: 

Sipaio kehe tau Niue ne nonofo i Niu Sila nei 

Ka fiafia ofo ti manatu e lilifu haau 

haaku ha taua (aaaaah) 

Si………...paioooooooo x3 

Sipaio ko e leo fiafia