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This resolution designates the week of August 18-24, 2025, as Tongan Culture and Language Week, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Tonga, a unique Pacific Island nation that was never formally colonized. The resolution highlights Tonga's 3,000-year history, tracing back to Lapita navigators, and emphasizes the significance of the Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) and its complex linguistic registers. It recognizes Tongan cultural expressions such as traditional dance, music, clothing, and art, as well as core values like respect (faka'apa'apa) and relationship nurturing (tauhi va). The resolution also acknowledges California's substantial Tongan population, particularly in cities like East Palo Alto, Fresno, and Oakland, and encourages Californians to learn about, appreciate, and celebrate Tongan history, language, and traditions. By officially designating this week, the resolution aims to promote cultural understanding and pride, especially among younger generations of Tongan Americans.

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