Global Handwashing Day

Tongatapu pre-school students celebrate Global handwashing Day

The event started with a parade from Maamaloa Akoteu field, through the Nuku’alofa CBD to Vuna Wharf, where the students performed songs on washing hands during an official program organized by Live & Learn Tonga.

New Zealand High Commissioner, HE Tiffany Babington said in her keynote address that the world observes global hand washing day to raise awareness about the importance of hand hygiene through handwashing with soap.