Kakai Mei Tahi Podcast
Lilika and Maxine are two Tongan sisters, born and raised in Hawai'i, now living on opposite ends of the Pacific Ocean, sharing their experiences on history, culture, and family, while relating it all to their present realities. From California to Japan and back to Oceania.
Kakai Mei Tahi Podcast
Ep1: "Ko Hai Ho Hingoa?"
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Lilika Funaki, Maka Fonua
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Season 1
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Episode 1
In this episode, Lilika and Maka introduce themselves and some background of their upbringing. Lilika lives in Japan while Maka lives and works in the Bay Area, California. They talk about the reason why they decided to start a podcast, how they decided on the podcast name, and they share their experiences as Tongans born in the diaspora.
Things you will learn in this episode:
* What to expect from this podcast
* The meaning of “Kakai Mei Tahi”
* The meaning of “Ko hai ho hingoa?
* Tongan Naming Customs
Resources mentioned in the episode:
* ‘Epeli Hau’ofa’s “We are the Ocean” Selected Works.