Day 3 (pm)

For the next four evenings, the Palace grounds will swell with prayers and hymns for the late King.  Since the arrival of the late Monarch, village and church groups from across the Kingdom have been visiting the Royal Palace each evening.  The groups hold prayer sessions and sing hymns for the late King. 

A Programme has been set that enables churches of all denominations and villages across Tongatapu to pay their respects at the Royal Palace grounds.   In the early hours before the burial on Tuesday morning, the outer islands of Tonga will be represented.  At 5am, the islands of Vava’u, Ha’apai’, ‘Eua, Niuafo’ou and Niuatoputapu will arrive at the Royal Palace together.  

Every evening, large crowds assemble to pay their respects and represent their churches and villages.  The beautiful singing of the Tongan people fills the town-centre and floats out over the waterfront and across the night sea.

The following Draft Programme is provided.  (Apologies in advance, this programme is subject to change.  Current as of 3pm, Friday the 15th of September).

Friday the 15th of September:

8.00pm   Lapaha, Talasiu, Hoi, Hamula, Ha’a Sini

9.00pm  Haveluliku, Nakolo, Fatumu, Lavengatonga

10.00pm  Pea, Ha’ateiho, Loto Ha’apai, Holonga, Tokomalolo, Lomaiviti

11.00pm Havelu, Tofoa, Puke, Hofoa

 

Saturday the 16th of September:

8.00pm  Kolonga, Afa, Niutoua

9.00pm  Pelehake, ‘Alakifonua

10.00pm Vaini, Folaha, Longoteme, Nukuhetulu

11.00pm Ma’ufanga, Halaleva, Popua

 

Sunday the 17th of September

8.00pm  Fahefa, Kala’au, Ha’utu

9.00pm  Siasi Penitekosi moe Siasi ‘Ahofitu

10.00pm Palace Office, Office of the Prime Minister, Public Service Commission, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defence, Ministry of Education,  Ministry of Youth and Sport, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,

Ministry of Civil Aviation
11.00pm The Legislative Assembly, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, Womens Affairs and Culture,

Ministry of Works, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Police, Fire Services and Prison. 

 

Monday the 18th of September

8.00pm  Kolofo’ou,  Fanga ‘o Pilolevu, Halafo’ou

9.00pm  Siasi Katolike Loma

10.00pm Kolovai, Ha’avakatolo, Masilamea, Te’ekiu, Fo’ui, ‘Atata

11.00pm  Siasi Tonga Tau’ataina

12.00am Tatakamotonga, Fua’amotu, ‘Ahononou

1.00am  Siasi ‘o Tonga

2.00am  Siasi Tonga Konisitutone

3.00am  Nukunuku, Fatai, Matafonua, Matahau, Vaotu’u, Lakepa

4.00am  Siasi ‘oe Kau Ma’oni’oni ‘oe Ngaahi ‘aho ki mui ni

5.00am  Vava’u, Ha’apai, ‘Eua, Niuafo’ou, Niuatoputapu

6.00am  Siasi Tokaikolo ‘ia Kalaisi

7.00am  Royal Family prayers conducted by the Royal Chaplain supported by the people of Kanokupolu, ‘Ahau and Ha’atafu.