Lakalaka
The lakalaka (walking briskly) is a Tongan group dance where the performers are largely standing still and make gestures with their arms only. It is considered as the national dance of Tonga and part of the intangible human heritage. It is the ideal dance at formal occasions, like the birthday of the king or the opening of a church.
The lakalaka from Kanokupolu for the 70th birthday of the king of Tonga. Princess Pilolevu Tuita as vÄhenga | |
| Genre | Group dance |
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| Origin | Tonga |
| Lakalaka, dances and sung speeches of Tonga | |
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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage | |
| Country | Tonga |
| Reference | 00072 |
| Region | Asia and the Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2008 (3rd session) |
| List | Representative |
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