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Hon. Tuita (left) On 15th March 2007, the 'A'ahi Tohi ceremony which is a follow up to the Faitohi was held at the residence of Hon. Tuita and HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu (parents of the bride-to-be).
The family of Hon. Tu'ivakano (Kiu Tau 'i Vai Kaho's father) was in attendance and prepared a puaka (pig) and some handicrafts, but not on the same scale as was prepared and presented at the faitohi. Kiu Tau 'i Vai Kaho's family came to the ceremony with Taimi Folau, their Matapule (Talking Chief). Taimi Folou spoke on behalf of Hon. Tu'ivakano to see if Hon. Tuita and HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu (parents of the bride-to-be) agreed to the presentations made at the faitohi.
Ulamatatoa, the Matapule of Hon Tuita and his family, spoke on behalf of Hon Tuita and acknowledged that the family agreed with the faitohi and informed them of the date and time that the wedding could be held. In return, Taimi Folau agreed to this date and time and the preparations for the wedding could officially begin.
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