The Kingdom of Tonga is an archipelago in the south Pacific Ocean comprising 169 islands, 36 of them inhabited, stretching over a distance of about 800 kilometres (500 miles) in a north-south line.
The islands are also known as the Friendly Islands because of the friendly reception accorded to Captain Cook on his first visit in 1773.
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Guests to His Majesty's Coronation will include the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester (United Kingdom), the Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan., Princess Sirinhorn of the Kingdom of Thailand.
Events highlighted
Coronation Ceremony at the Centenary Church - this ceremony reflects the Christian nature of the Kingdom of Tonga whereby the Coronation Ceremony will be held at the Centenary Church in Nuku'alofa on Friday 1st of August 2008.
The Taumafa Kava or the Traditional Installation Ceremony of Kings will be held on Wednesday 30th July 2008. This Ceremony is steeped in Tongan culture since the inception of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Royal Charity Concert - His Majesty has designated for all proceeds from any commercialisation of the Coronation to be donated to a Charity established specifically to address health research for diabetes in particular and other life style diseases in general.
Coronation Rugby Match - this is an important event as it highlights Tongan heritage players who have reached the apex of their professional rugby career and who have represented national teams including Australia, New Zealand, England, Japan and the USA. This reflects that Tongans have a natural ability for the sport of rugby and through their profession they have been able to attract to His Majesty's Coronation, internationally reknowned rugby players.