Takanga 'enau fohe
“Row together, and the kalia sails true.”
Rowers of a traditional kalia canoe must paddle in time together to drive the vessel in the direction they aim for; a metaphor for strength through unity and coordinated community effort.
— Traditional Tonga Wisdom, Tonga
Source: Traditional Tongan proverb, cited by Rev. Nuku for Tongan Language Week ("Strength in Unity" theme material, PMA Group)
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