Traditional Practices and their implications for sustainable development in TOnga.

The history of the creation of Tonga is one of the most delightful myths ever told. The Maui brothers, Maui Kisikisi and Maui 'Atalanga both fishermen, were offered a fishing hook (Tonga Fusifonua) by the chief of the sky ( Mo'ungamotu'a). Tongatapu Island was their first landed catch, followed by the rest of the islands of Tonga. (2 copies)