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The Importance Of Being Polynesian
My culture is different from everybody else. It’s what makes us unique when it comes to being polynesian. Being polynesian is amazing because you get to have some experiences with your family and relatives. Our culture comes with a drink called otai which we love having in the summer. In Tonga, the best time to go over there is winter because our winter is there summer. And that means that the mangos over there are fresh from the trees. What makes us polynesian people unique is the style and the food. We love lu pulu which is a special dish that my mom makes for us every Christmas or Thanksgiving to eat. The best part is doing a tau'olunga (dance) for your family or relatives. The significant part about being polynesian is getting money while
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