A Tongan artist and educator has released a book to address his concern at the future of the language.
'A parent's dream, a son inspired' Photo: Supplied
Tevita Mohenoa Puloka wrote a bilingual book called 'A parent's dream, a son inspired'.
Dr Puloka said the book touched on his upbringing, prayers and guidelines on preparing sermons and sonnets.
He said, as a writer and composer, he wanted to see the wealth of Tongan culture preserved and developed for future generations.
"That's one of the main reasons that I write this book, is to help the younger generation to have an understanding and appreciation of what we older generation have received from our parents and from our ancestors."
Dr Puloka was recently appointed the Tonga Tradition Committee by its chairman King Tupou VI.
