Bro, you'll have a blast. I spent 8 months on Atafu in 2013 learning to speak Tokelauan, but also had a chance to visit Fakaofo and Nukunonu for a week also. Ended up marrying my Tokelauan wife, so the place is extra dear to me now. The fact that your last name is Perez will excite many people on Nukunonu as it is a common family name there left behind from a Spanish trader by that name (Pedro and Pereira are common names on Fakaofo, left behind by two Portuguese traders.) Unmissable places to visit on each island - Fakaofo - Fenua Loa Nukunonu - Motu Tokelau Atafu - Te Kapi, Fenua Loa. The last thing I'll mention is a little intricacy related to pronunciation of the Tokelauan language. Other than the "g" that you've obviously got your head around, "f" and "h" are not used the same as in English or other Polynesian languages. F - "hw" - pronounce h and w at the same time eg. Fātele = "hwā-te-le", Fakaofo = "hwa-ka-o-hwo" Atafu = "A-ta-hwu" H - same as English before closed vowels (e and i) but "hy" before open vowels (a, o and u). Eg. Hehē (error) as "h" is in English Hili (greatness) - as "h" in English Aho Hā (Sunday) = A-hyo Hyā Huhu (milk) = Hyu-hyu
Malo Ni brother, I really appreciate you taking the time to share your story, love for Tokelau, some notable memories , and insight into the islands that are valuable for me before going. Everything you had mentioned in this awesome comment are things I’m looking to dive deeper on and into while some are mentioned by Tokelauans that have also peaked curiosity. I appreciate you and look forward to bringing you back to the islands! Currently getting all my arrangements and vacccines in order 😃
TIL! - Out of interest, do they use the "Māori F" ("Wh") sound too? I'd give my back teeth to see Tokelau. My heart yearns to spend some time and just be part of it all.
Tokelauan here - from Nukunonu. You'll be shocked to know once you get to Nukunonu, that many people will share your last name - Perez - and the history behind it's arrival into Tokelau.
Oh yea! Many Tokelauans have given me the low down and I’m super intrigued to see if there is any connections in my ancestry! Many have presumed I’m even TOKELAUAN🤩😁
@aperezvoyages Tokelau has a beautiful rich history. And for one of the smallest countries in the world, has endured/continues to endure many large scale events. I'm a Tokelauan film-maker based in Sydney, Australia. Here's some history for you.. ruclips.net/video/03gGxxJDMw4/видео.htmlsi=Pdg1YiehtyxGPRAT
Hey there.. Thanks to your videos I've learned lot about the Oceania region. My favorite is about Kiribati and this one. As well as Tuvalu. I hope to able to get a chance and visit some of the countries in Oceania. Greetings from 🇵🇭
@aperezvoyages l most definitely! I was born and bred in Central North Island NZ. Definitely understand now the sacrifice my family went through after migrating to NZ in the late 1960's from Fakaofo Tokelau. I travelled to Tokelau for the first time with family in 2016 and it was an eye opener for me (the isolation in itself is very similar to Outback Australia). My Mother returned home after 34 years away, and she mentioned the village changed a lot since she left in the 1980's. We enjoyed our short visit back in 2016, and agree it was a process for obtaining a transition letter to support travel back home for us NZ based Tokelauan. Can't wait to hear how your travels go te uho 😊
One thing Im certain of is that you will get free food from the people, they will either call out “hau kai” or “hau inu”. Have fun and thank you for supporting our people.
Also, the other thing I forgot to mention in my comment was how if you pass someone on the road but don't intend to stop and talk, you greet them with "Fā ni!" ("Bye!") rather than "Hi!". The other interesting greeting is "Fano hau ai!" (Lit. "Go and come back!) (to one person) or "Olo omai ai" (plural form to two or more).
I used to brag to my mates I lived in Tokelau (mums island), lied to them I used to row canoes to go to school from one island to another. But I’ve never been there 😂 mum will never forgive me for that…
I tried to connect with some including Auntie Betty Ickes but fell through. I’ve still been blessed to have made some helpful contacts in learning about the islands and guiding me there🫶🏽
Nice video, hope you got yoru funding. Be careful with gfm, very quesionable company who dont always pay out the money collected. There are other options.
Hey so glad too see someone who is intreated in learning my culture
Tokelau is super high up on my list of people I want to meet! So you’ll really see passions on a higher level with Tokelau 🥹
Hi kaio, are you from tokelau?
Thanks for teaching us. You do a great job!!!
Bro, you'll have a blast. I spent 8 months on Atafu in 2013 learning to speak Tokelauan, but also had a chance to visit Fakaofo and Nukunonu for a week also. Ended up marrying my Tokelauan wife, so the place is extra dear to me now.
The fact that your last name is Perez will excite many people on Nukunonu as it is a common family name there left behind from a Spanish trader by that name (Pedro and Pereira are common names on Fakaofo, left behind by two Portuguese traders.)
Unmissable places to visit on each island -
Fakaofo - Fenua Loa
Nukunonu - Motu Tokelau
Atafu - Te Kapi, Fenua Loa.
The last thing I'll mention is a little intricacy related to pronunciation of the Tokelauan language. Other than the "g" that you've obviously got your head around, "f" and "h" are not used the same as in English or other Polynesian languages.
F - "hw" - pronounce h and w at the same time
eg. Fātele = "hwā-te-le",
Fakaofo = "hwa-ka-o-hwo"
Atafu = "A-ta-hwu"
H - same as English before closed vowels (e and i) but "hy" before open vowels (a, o and u).
Eg. Hehē (error) as "h" is in English
Hili (greatness) - as "h" in English
Aho Hā (Sunday) = A-hyo Hyā
Huhu (milk) = Hyu-hyu
What an awesome post... I really appreciate you adding so much value to his video!
Malo Ni brother,
I really appreciate you taking the time to share your story, love for Tokelau, some notable memories , and insight into the islands that are valuable for me before going.
Everything you had mentioned in this awesome comment are things I’m looking to dive deeper on and into while some are mentioned by Tokelauans that have also peaked curiosity.
I appreciate you and look forward to bringing you back to the islands! Currently getting all my arrangements and vacccines in order 😃
@@aperezvoyages Manuia te malaga! (Have a good trip!)
TIL! - Out of interest, do they use the "Māori F" ("Wh") sound too? I'd give my back teeth to see Tokelau. My heart yearns to spend some time and just be part of it all.
@@Syulang-nt4kj No, it's different from the Māori WH, which is in most dialects, an F sound made by the top and bottom lips.
Super keen to see and understand through your eyes mate! Definitely a place on my to go list also! Can’t wait to see this trip come together 👌..
Thanks so much my bro! I’ll be looking forward to your return to the Kingdom soon Ah? 😁🙏🏼🇹🇴
@@aperezvoyages I can’t wait man! I need to get a crew organised though and head over chasing some decent Spearfishing spots!
Another great video 🫡🤍🩵 🇹🇰 love and respect from NY 🇺🇸🗽
😁😁😁👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
This is so cool!! I’m from atafu Tokelau, miss it so much as well as the other islands. Thank u for bringing light to our pretty home
much alofas from tutuila. Tokelau is next on my list just getting a few things done here first :D
Tokelauan here - from Nukunonu. You'll be shocked to know once you get to Nukunonu, that many people will share your last name - Perez - and the history behind it's arrival into Tokelau.
Oh yea! Many Tokelauans have given me the low down and I’m super intrigued to see if there is any connections in my ancestry! Many have presumed I’m even TOKELAUAN🤩😁
@aperezvoyages Tokelau has a beautiful rich history. And for one of the smallest countries in the world, has endured/continues to endure many large scale events. I'm a Tokelauan film-maker based in Sydney, Australia. Here's some history for you..
ruclips.net/video/03gGxxJDMw4/видео.htmlsi=Pdg1YiehtyxGPRAT
Hope you get to enjoy urself, safe travels & GB!!!😊
That's awesome Anthony Perez! Thanks for sharing! Home sweet home Nukunonu, Tokelau Island.
Can’t wait to come 🥹
@@aperezvoyages that's great. But I'm not in Tokelau Island. I'm in New Zealand. All the best to your adventures of the South Pacific. 👍
@antoniapiper6518 most Tokelauans are in New Zealand with some in Hawai’i and beyond! Can’t wait to visit your motherland in that case 😁
@@aperezvoyages good for you! All the best!👍
Thank you so much for this my braddah I am a 5th generation tokelauan from the Pedro family of olohega. Mahalo and bless you on your journeys
I’m trying really hard to visit Olohega
Can't wait for this trip😊
🥺🫶🏽
How good. There’s Tokelauan’s with the Perez last name. Safe travels bro 🇹🇰 ❤
I cant wait for the video of these islands good luck brother
Thank you brother!
Can't wait to see what you come up with. It'll be good to see how much it has changed since me leaving in the 90s. 😅😊
Ah man I can’t wait to see and share and see what everyone notices 🥹
Lassgooo! Can't wait for you to get there!
I’m so excited 😭
Amazing!!! Excited to see what’s next!
Thank you my bro 🙇🏻🫂
I can’t wait for this video. Dream place to visit for me! Also wouldn’t mind being stuck in Samoa waiting, I loved Samoa so so much.
And make sure you spend time in Yasawa islands in north Fiji!
I’m loving Samoa more and more by the day😊 kind of “stuck” here for many differnt reasons haha
Can't wait to see you in Tokelau ☺️
Can’t wait too!!!!😭
fakavave mai oioti
I am absolutely thrilled for you to visit my island Tokelau!
Fakafetai brother 🥹
@@aperezvoyageswhen are u visiting??
Hey there.. Thanks to your videos I've learned lot about the Oceania region. My favorite is about Kiribati and this one. As well as Tuvalu. I hope to able to get a chance and visit some of the countries in Oceania. Greetings from 🇵🇭
Its more fun going during Christmas holidays
Malo ni Anthony! I haven't been home since 2016. Living in outback Australia. Reminds me of the remoteness of toku Nuku 🇹🇰
Ahhh I bet you miss home so much 🥺
@aperezvoyages l most definitely! I was born and bred in Central North Island NZ. Definitely understand now the sacrifice my family went through after migrating to NZ in the late 1960's from Fakaofo Tokelau. I travelled to Tokelau for the first time with family in 2016 and it was an eye opener for me (the isolation in itself is very similar to Outback Australia). My Mother returned home after 34 years away, and she mentioned the village changed a lot since she left in the 1980's. We enjoyed our short visit back in 2016, and agree it was a process for obtaining a transition letter to support travel back home for us NZ based Tokelauan. Can't wait to hear how your travels go te uho 😊
Lovely content 🙌🏾
🤗🫵🏽🙏🏼
One thing Im certain of is that you will get free food from the people, they will either call out “hau kai” or “hau inu”.
Have fun and thank you for supporting our people.
Ahh yes! Nothing like the embrace of pacific families and food ☺️ it’s a great blessing to support the people of oceania 🫶🏽
Also, the other thing I forgot to mention in my comment was how if you pass someone on the road but don't intend to stop and talk, you greet them with "Fā ni!" ("Bye!") rather than "Hi!".
The other interesting greeting is "Fano hau ai!" (Lit. "Go and come back!) (to one person) or "Olo omai ai" (plural form to two or more).
@urso_polar_nz ✍🏼awesome man! I’m also adding this to the list 📝 fakafetai! I appreciate you
😍 home that I haven’t claimed yet! See you soon
Enjoy Tokelau..the food,people,views 😌
The people being the top one 😁🤙🏽
That's a nice name for the boat "THIS BOAT" Ehehe 😅
🤣🤣🤣
@@aperezvoyages 😂🤙
Malo ni! I’m from nukunonu and my last name is Perez hahah we might be long lost family 🤣
I wouldn’t be surprised 😁😁😁
I used to brag to my mates I lived in Tokelau (mums island), lied to them I used to row canoes to go to school from one island to another. But I’ve never been there 😂 mum will never forgive me for that…
Hahaha
Had no idea Tokelau existed!
You’re in for a hell of an educatjonal cultural voyage my bro
@@aperezvoyages Immensely looking forward to it 🤙
I really want to go there someday.
My grandpa used to live there, but we now live in Hawaii.
I really want to check out where my family roots from.
Malo ni!!!Olohega heritage?!
My family is from olohega. We live here on Oahu.
I tried to connect with some including Auntie Betty Ickes but fell through. I’ve still been blessed to have made some helpful contacts in learning about the islands and guiding me there🫶🏽
Tokelau is the closest relative to Samoa than all other Polynesian islands. The language similarities is very prominent.
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Nice video, hope you got yoru funding. Be careful with gfm, very quesionable company who dont always pay out the money collected. There are other options.
Loku ga motu ko Futuna faka galo gata'a❤❤
COME TO ATAFU LAD🇹🇰
That’s the plan! Just hope your tupulega grant me the okay ☺️
Tokelau is small😂😂
Drôle de peuple qui est d'accord et content de vivre sous les occidentaux! 😂