As for the reasoning behind her keeping the carriage open...Tongan culture dictates that one keep their head uncovered before persons of higher rank. HM Queen Salote Tupou II was showinging deference to the Monarch of a larger country. She also said that she was mafana or filled with joy from the occassion and wanted to join the People in showing her happiness for the new Queen and Her Subjects. To Tongans she will be remembered as the Queen who brought Tonga to the world.
@ nastykurtbadboy Tonga was never colonized we only had a Treaty of Protection/Friendship with Great Britain and entered the Commonwealth as a fmr. protectorate of the British Empire. We've always had a royal family in one form or another. We are only member state to have our own Head of State within the Commonwealth.
The red cross represents the country's belief in Christianity. The white stands for purity and the red represents the blood Jesus shed at his crucifixion and reminds Tonga's people that they owe their salvation to Him. The Tongan flag originated in the 1860s and was adopted on November 4, 1875, making it one of the world's oldest flags. A 1875 law states the Tongan flag should never be altered.
"Despite the rain, Queen Salote insisted on an open carriage and smiled and waved to all the people."~ means she was with the commoners in rain and shine. Tough Queen. BTW how was she elected to be the head of Tonga?
Did you know why this song was written? ...because on the day of the Queens Coronation, it rained but she refused to go in a closed carriage and also refused an umbrella..., instead.... preferring to get wet. ... that's whats the song is about.. A humble queen to be sure..
As for the reasoning behind her keeping the carriage open...Tongan culture dictates that one keep their head uncovered before persons of higher rank. HM Queen Salote Tupou II was showinging deference to the Monarch of a larger country. She also said that she was mafana or filled with joy from the occassion and wanted to join the People in showing her happiness for the new Queen and Her Subjects. To Tongans she will be remembered as the Queen who brought Tonga to the world.
sengai25 3 months ago
@ nastykurtbadboy Tonga was never colonized we only had a Treaty of Protection/Friendship with Great Britain and entered the Commonwealth as a fmr. protectorate of the British Empire. We've always had a royal family in one form or another. We are only member state to have our own Head of State within the Commonwealth.
sengai25 3 months ago
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KNOW YOUR ROOTS: Tongan Flag Meaning--
The red cross represents the country's belief in Christianity. The white stands for purity and the red represents the blood Jesus shed at his crucifixion and reminds Tonga's people that they owe their salvation to Him. The Tongan flag originated in the 1860s and was adopted on November 4, 1875, making it one of the world's oldest flags. A 1875 law states the Tongan flag should never be altered.
LeSiPeKi03 5 months ago
awwww this is so lovely yea she was quite a remarkable woman
from a Fijian brother
aisokulaguy 6 months ago
"Despite the rain, Queen Salote insisted on an open carriage and smiled and waved to all the people."~ means she was with the commoners in rain and shine. Tough Queen. BTW how was she elected to be the head of Tonga?
nastykurtbadboy 8 months ago
@nastykurtbadboy It's a family thing. I googled her and got the answer.
MrCagivaman 7 months ago
What a character! I remember the b and w tv coverage....
54mayford 10 months ago
Did you know why this song was written? ...because on the day of the Queens Coronation, it rained but she refused to go in a closed carriage and also refused an umbrella..., instead.... preferring to get wet. ... that's whats the song is about.. A humble queen to be sure..
Edmundosdaughter 1 year ago
Another great track by Edmundo!
delboy65 1 year ago
nice piece
tinnoo8 1 year ago