Three Star Nation: Tā Mē “Vaka Paopao”

The Three Star Nation project was created to pay homage to past composers from the Village of Fineone Hakupu-Atua in Niue. In this series, you will indulge in a serving of authentic Niue Song & Dance, promoting intergenerational learning and the preservation of Vagahau Niue through the Performing Arts.
This talented community ensemble is a make-up of Hakupu descendants from all parts of Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin & Niue. Music & Choreography by the Hakupu Youth NZ Creative Arts Team: Creative Director Leki Jackson-Bourke, Assistant Director Haanz Fa’avae-Jackson, Joanna Mika-Toloa, Petmal Petelo Lam, Candy Tusini-Rex, Mone Lakatani, Melissa Jackson Ravai, Mara Tohilima, Monet Ikinepule Etuata & Topui Talagi Ikiua.
“Vaka Paopao” was composed in 1992 by Hanofu Ikiua who was the Takitaki Maaga (Village Leader) for V3 Hakupu Atua at PIC Newton Church in Auckland at that time. The composer uses metaphorical references and the symbolism of the Niue “Vaka” to speak about the light of Christianity and the arrival of missionaries.
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[@antoinettetanaki4064]

Atiohohoe! Beautiful....Thank you....Oue tulou Atuhau Hakupu Atua he vaha.....tau mata fiafia...tau leo fulufuluola... tau manamanatuaga kia falanaki mau ke he ha tautolu a Atua puleokooko ko ia ne fakaalofa ke fakakautu e tauteaga nei.....

[@Zik_Daboi]

This is so beautiful. love from fiji 🇫🇯

[@thekingthatrules8342]

THREE STAR NATION 🔥🔥🔥

[@tysuyu]

I love the culture of niue

[@helenadi1520]

Beautiful!!!!! That’s friend Hannah Ikiua!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@NIUEAN_L10N]

Chehoo love that team 💯

[@milol8718]

Love it!!!!

[@vea95ale]

Beautiful work guys 🔥❤️😍

[@joycebourke2784]

BEAUTIFUL so proud of my village...❤

[@lexyansworld3841]

Ko au ko lexyan kulatea Ryan

[@duhonlocklin6777]

Beautiful.

[@hannahtafao-ikiua8969]

KI MUA NIUE!

[@krisman4355]

Mafola e tau gahua ha Hakupu Atua. Fakaue Lahi.

[@heiressofthegame]

⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@edmalivao841]

Malié malié 🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@Tokitoki402]

your dance and culture is very good. best regards from me. Patrick William
Republic of South Maluku
#West_Melanesia💙🕊️💚❤️❤️❤️
#MALUKU_SATU_DARAH_MC 👊

[@salaniumu1733]

So Beautiful🥰... Wish I knew more of my Niuean side💞💞

[@jenh8288]

BEAUTIFUL!!! 😍

[@agatanuvasa5436]

Shot guys...(TSN)

[@siausagato1188]

The Caller
i think his name was Mr. han when he came to rongomai school

[@lexyansworld3841]

Takinamai a hakupu atua

[@carrolltee5906]

talofa lava