The Funeral in Tonga

1993

30m

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Overview

Funerals are of enormous cultural significance in the Kingdom of Tonga. In contrast with the taboos regarding death in Western society, death in the Kingdom of Tonga follows a highly ritualized grieving process. The last journey is accompanied by joyous song, hair cutting, gift giving, changing of the garb, lovingly made mats and tapa and social protocol. This documentary video provides an ethnographic window into the Tongan funeral ceremonies and explains the process through which the people elevate their deceased to the role of ancestor.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries

Tonga United States of America

Spoken Languages

Tonga

Quick Facts

Release Date	January 1, 1993
Status	Released
Language	EN

Cast

Key Crew

Wendy Arbeit

Director

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