Our Family Tree
How many children are there in the Malu family?
11
Which two brothers are the most talkative sibling?
Stevie and Kali
Where did Grandpa Lemeki go to for Uni?
Oxford in London, Canterbury in Christchurch, NZ and Macquarie in Australia
What is the Tongan word for respect, an important family value?
Faka'apa'apa
Who was the first sibling to get married?
Motoni
Where is Grandma Kina from? Where is Grandma Popua from?
Kina - Ma'ufanga
Popua - Nuku nuku, Kolomotu'a
Which sibling wasn't born in Tonga?
Derek
How many siblings does Grandpa Lemeki have?
8 total, plus 2 that died.
What is the traditional Tongan way of cooking?
Umu
Which siblings served their missions in Tonga?
Stevie, Mom and Toni
Name one thing Grandma Popua was known for.
Tau'olunga
Who was the first to join the church out of the siblings?
Uinise
What major milestone marked Grandpa Lemeki's career path?
When he was appointed the CEO of telecommunication. He was the first Tongan to take on this role.
What is the Tongan word for love?
'Ofa
Which siblings married Samoans?
Peti and Suli
What was Grandma Kina known for?
Dedication to church callings!
Which siblings middle name is Haapai?
Malu
What two characteristics was Grandpa Lemeki most known for?
Integrity and Honesty
What is the significance of the ngatu (tapa cloth) in Tongan culture? What is it made of?
Ngatu is a traditional cloth made from the bark of the mulberry tree. It has been the treasure of our ancestors and today it is still one of our prestige, traditional and cultural wealth. Ngatu is used in gift-giving and other traditional rituals.
Which family member lives in Tonga?
Pua
Where was Grandpa Lemeki born (Village and island)?
Felemea, Haapai
Name all the siblings youngest to oldest?
Fou, Suli, Asi, Kali, Malu, Pua, Steve, Peti, Uini, Derek
What opportunity did Grandpa Lemeki turn down from Prince Tupou To'a?
To become the chairperson for Tongan Sat!
What is the meaning of Tauhi Va?
In Tongan, "tauhi va" refers to the practice of nurturing and maintaining relationships. It encompasses the idea of tending to the "space" or connection between people, ensuring it remains harmonious and strong. "Tauhi" means to look after or nurture, while "va" refers to the space or relationship between individuals or groups.
Which siblings were married in Tonga?
Fou, Uinise and Motoni