Preparations are underway in Tonga ahead of the arrival of the body of the Queen Mother Halaevalu Mata'aho.
Queen Mata'aho died last weekend at the age of 90 in Auckland.
Matangi Tonga online reports traditional presentations were made to the Royal Family yesterday, from people honouring the late Queen Mother.
Presentations were made by the Free Wesleyan Church and Seventh Day Adventist Church yesterday morning, and the tributes included Tongan koloa, garlands, livestock- including cows and pigs, as well as traditional root crops.
Three of the Queen Mother's grandchildren Crown Prince Tupouto'a 'Ulukalala, Honourable Sione Ikamafana Tuita and Honourable 'Etani Tuku'aho took turns in receiving the presentations made at the Pangai Lahi grounds next to the Royal palace in Nuku'alofa.
The presentations, which began in the weekend, have been made by family clans, churches, businesses, and others.
The Queen Mother will be laid to rest at Mala'ekula, Royal Tombs tomorrow.
Photo: Matangi Tonga/ Peter Poulsen (Tonga prepares for arrival of the Queen Mother )
Photo Below: Matangi Tonga/ Peter Poulsen (Tonga prepares for arrival of the Queen Mother)
