Fakaalofa lahi atu,
Unitec Library celebrates Faahi Tapu he Vagahau Niue, Niue Language Week 2020. The theme is: ‘Faliki e tau momoui he tau atuhau ke he Vagahau Niue ’ - “Lay the foundations - give rise to Vagahau Niue for generations".
This years theme reminds us of the need to not only respect and treasure our languages and cultures but to work daily to ensure the foundation remains strong for generations to come. Niue Language week is in its ninth year, the 2020 Niue Language Week is focused on laying the foundations to give rise to Vagahau Niue for future generations.
It will run from Sunday 18 October to Saturday 24 October. Niueans are the fourth largest community with over 30,000 people in Aotearoa. Niue known as the Rock of Polynesia and it’s capital, Alofi is a self-governing state in free association with Aotearoa. Learn more about how to takalo, weave a basket, how to hunt a coconut crab and become familiar with some phrases in Niuean here: https://www.thecoconet.tv/im:3042/all-videos/
Unitec Library has resources both in print and electronic to help you learn and become familiar in Vagahau Niue. Check out the Unitec Library catalogue and our Pacific subject guide.
Come in and see our display at Te Puna Library. Check out this new book ‘Niuean: Predicates and Arguments in an Isolating Language’ available at Te Puna and Waitākere Library.
Use the hashtag #niuelanguageweek to follow the events on social media.
For more information, visit these websites:
Kia monuina a tautolu oti, blessings to you all.
Fakaue lahi. Kia monuina.
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