Posted by TRUTH on the TONGAN HISTORY on May 27, 2004 at 00:11:03:
In Reply to: Interesting Coming from a Samoan point of view! posted by Tonga Mo'oni on May 06, 2004 at 17:16:05:
A Short History of Tonga
The word Tonga means 'south' in numerous Polynesian languages. Some scholars believe the inhabitants originally came from the islands now known as Samoa. Archaeological evidence indicates that the Tonga islands have been settled since at least 500 B.C., and local traditions have carefully preserved the names of the Tongan sovereign for about 1,000 years. The power of the Tongan monarchy reached its height in the 13th century.