Oct 15, 2009 · The revival of Tongan traditional tattooing, Tatatau. Exploring historical elements, it's current resurgence, and it's future place in Tongan society.

Jan 9, 2012 · Tatatau was a specific tradition that was both home-grown and influenced by other Pacific Island cultures. The origin story of tattooing in Tonga tells of a young chief who saw the …

Jun 17, 2019 · The Tongan name for its tattooing tradition is Tatatau. While designs were certainly influenced by other Pacific cultures, they incorporated their own distinct patterns and …

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The story of tatatau is a gateway to a much broader discussion about the dilution and fundamental changing of Tongan culture spurred by the Wesleyan Church.

Aug 18, 2012 · Since 2003, a handful of Tongan individuals have been traditionally tattooed and are the first to wear a tongan tatatau in over 100 years. In 2007, the title of Su’a Suluape was …

Sep 6, 2022 · Here, guest author Terje Koloamatangi discusses the origins and uses of the Tongan custom of tātatau or tattooing. An old Fijian story suggests that tātatau was imported …

It is the only known sketch of the traditional Tongan Tatatau. As described by others who were fortunate enough to observe the Tatatau, it was similar in body placement, design and …

Oct 15, 2009 · Here are some facts about the tatatau: Tatatau is made up of two Tongan words, Ta (to strike) and Tatau (similar, repeated); literally 'to strike repeatedly' such as a tufunga …

The tatatau is a mapping of one's course in life and it provides guidance for one's duty to their culture. The tatatau explains the journey that the individual has accomplished, and must …