The Queen's Influence - The Vanishing Culture of Hiko in Tonga
The Polynesian islands of Tonga have a vanishing culture and art form which empowers women through juggling. Paprika Leaverton hosts this award winning documentary which discovers the sport, dance and competition called Hiko.
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"Enjoyed learning about these amazing women who juggle ! A Polynesian Culture where only women juggle is fascinating and so unusual since juggling is a male dominated art form. I loved the insight on Queen Salote of Tonga ..the only Queen of Tonga..and how she influence the preservation of this important culture. And learning how she influenced the world at Queen Elizabeth's coronation was true history! The juggling or Hiko was made into a cultural dance by the Queen Salote College and is the way the are keeping HIko Alive. And this movie is a good way to keep the hiko alive as well! Y..."
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The Polynesian islands of Tonga have a vanishing culture and art form which empowers women through juggling. Paprika Leaverton hosts this award winning documentary which discovers the sport, dance and competition called Hiko.