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The words of this work were gifted to me by poet ʻAmelia Mataele Pasi, Professor of Tongan Language at the University of Hawaiʻi - Mānoa. In writing this work we wanted to center the poetry around our relationship with our mothers and with our daughters, as well as the modern Tongan family's relationship with Tonga. The kakala is a strong metaphor or heliaki, that represents our mothers, our homeland, and the children. Our message to the youngest generation, our kakala, is to follow the light to your homeland, rediscover your traditions and cultural knowledge, and be a champion of your culture and identity.

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