This year's Uike Lea Faka-Tonga or Tongan Language week was a virtual affair because of the nation-wide lockdowns for COVID-19 said Minister Aupito William Sio.
The theme is Fakakoloa 'o Aotearoa 'aki 'a e Ako Lelei, which in English, it means, Enriching Aotearoa New Zealand with holistic education.
"Of course, right now, learning the traditional way - such as attending school or university - was on hold due to the current COVID-19 restrictions.
"Alert Level 4 and 3 means students must learn from home, and follow the golden rules," Sio said.
