My names Paerau Siale, Im 13 years old and my nationality is Tongan/Cook Island. My dad is Tongan and my mum is Cook Island, both cultures have similarities but are two very different cultures .
My mum comes from the island known really well for there pearl farms and black pearls in the Cook Island, called Manihiki.
15 Islands in Cook Island and there names are. Rarotonga, Manihiki, Aitutaki, Mitiaro, Aitu, Mangaia, Takutea, Palmerston, Manuae, Suwarrow, Pukapuka, Rakahanga, Penrhyn and Nassau Island. The most common and populated Island is Rarotonga and the capital city of Rarotonga is Avarua. My mum is from Manihiki and Rarotonga from the Cook Islands.
My dad is from a Island called Vava'u in Tonga. The Islands known for its beautiful view and it's outstanding waterfalls. The Vava'u Island is so small almost everyone knows everything. The Island has so many amazing views and stunning places to visit.
Here are some interesting facts about my dad's Side. Did you know that in Tonga it's illegal to conduct business, play sports or even do chores on sundays. why? Because most of Tonga shut down on sundays due to favors of family, church, resting and eating. The two official languages in Tonga are Tongan and English. However, don't just think you'll get by just knowing how to count in Tongan.
Tonga and Cook Island is a brilliant and entertaining place to visit. You get fresh air, delicious food and amazing views. In Rarotonga there is a place called Te Vara Nui in the city. Te Vara Nui has brilliant and entertaining performances with mouth-watering meals, all representing the Cook Island tradition. I suggest you take a visit to Tonga or the Cook Islands, it's flooded with excitement and addicting foods.
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