The King's Bearers (The Fata)

King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV of Tonga's funeral in 2006. I was invited by my cousin to volunteer to join as one of the Bearers for the King. The organizers were afraid there wouldn't be enough volunteers but were shocked to see more than an expected turn out from the people that loved this King so much.

The late King Taufa'ahau IV was definitely a good role moral and leader for this such small island but yet gigantic in the world scene.

I have much respect to the late King and honor to be one of the Fata during the funeral procession that day.

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[GooglFascists]

What a high honor, to participate in a historical event like that!

We would have appreciated if any original sound could have

been heard, such as at 1:30, instead of the distracting song

that drowned out the actual funeral service. It wouldn't matter

if the original sound was not very good, just that this is an

event the world only sees once in a lifetime and every detail

should be preserved. Thank You for posting. Even here in

the U.S. King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV was very much admired!

[hipehipa]

RIP King Taufa'ahau Tupou 4

Angalei-Motu

[MiZzOfaMoOni]

LAUAKI comes to my church in OZ

[kome72]

Memorable ceremony in which you participate.

it was really worthy of a KING.

[HUSAID]

whats the song

[afetuli420]

Nice video:-]

[XLongbeachX]

TUA OFA TONGA!!!

[chubbahCHUBB91]

your lucky to be chosen . i live australia miss home . and this king . sadly miss'd . buh not forgotten R.I.P

[mahina994]

i have to agree with every1 to. that was awesome. =)

[kesikanga]

this really touched my heart...'ikai ke ngalo ngaahi feinga ne fai he tu'i ke fakalakalaka ai hotau ki'i fonua he taimi ni...ngaahi tanu hala and all..thanks