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Tonga Islands is located at the South Pacific Ocean， which is about 2000 kilometers away from New Zealand at the northeast part. The Kingdom of Tonga became independent in 1970 and was previously called as “Friendly Islands”， which is the only constitutional monarchy country in this region. In 2003， the talking and singing dance of Tonga – Lakalaka was selected into the World Intangible Cultural Heritage.
“Lakalaka” is usually regarded as the national dance of Tonga and it actually is a mixture of dance， speech， vocal music， polyphony， composition， local legends and historical stories. This kind of culture manifestation way is full of vigor and is popular among all ethnic groups of the Kingdom. When there are important celebrations， like the King’s coronation or celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of the Constitution， “Lakalaka” is a vital part.
汤加群岛位于南太平洋，距东南方的新西兰约2，000公里。汤加王国于1970年独立，此前被称为“友好岛屿”，是本地区唯一的君主立宪制国家。2003年，汤加说唱舞蹈——拉卡拉卡入选世界非物质文化遗产。
“拉卡拉卡”通常被视为汤加的国家舞蹈，它实际上是舞蹈、讲演、声乐和复调音乐、作曲、当地传说和历史故事的混合体。这一文化表现形式生机勃勃，在王国的所有族群中流行。遇有重要庆典活动，如国王加冕典礼或庆祝宪法周年等，“拉卡拉卡”是一台重头戏。
“Lakalaka” in Tongan language means “quick and cautious dance steps”， which originates from a dance called “Me’elaufola”. This dance appeared in the 19th century and revitalized in the 20th century under the great support of the royal family. The show usually lasts for about 30 minutes with a few hundred performers. It often forms double lines with men at the right side and women at the left side （at the view of the audiences）. Men’s dance steps are of clear and powerful rhythm， while those of women’s are elegant and graceful. The dancers at the lines would dance， sing and clap， and there usually is a choir accompany at side. The dense polyphonic parts with the dance of a few hundred dancers consist of a exciting scene.
The show’s creativity stems from “Punak” -- who is poet， composer and artistic director of the dance. According to the tradition， “Punak” gets inspirations and find various themes from the country’s history， legendary， spiritual wealth and social organizations to continuously update the performance contents of “Lakalaka”.
“拉卡拉卡”在汤加语中的意思是“快速而又谨慎的舞步”，源自一种被称之为“米娄弗拉”的舞蹈。该舞蹈出现于19世纪，20世纪在王室的大力支持下又得以复兴。演出一般持续30分钟左右，可汇集几百人的队伍，通常排成两行，右边为男性，左边为女性（从观众席看）。男性的舞步节奏明快有力，而女士们则舞步优美、动作飘逸。两队舞蹈演员边跳、边唱、边拍手，通常会有一支合唱队伴唱。密集的复调声部伴随着几百个舞蹈演员的摇曳舞姿，组成了激动人心的场面。
演出的创造力源自“普纳克”——身兼诗人、作曲家、编舞的艺术指导。按照传统，“普纳克”从汤加人民的历史、传奇故事、精神财富和社会组织中获得灵感，寻找多样题材，以不断更新“拉卡拉卡”的演出内容。
“Lakalaka” is usually regarded as the national dance of Tonga and it actually is a mixture of dance， speech， vocal music， polyphony， composition， local legends and historical stories. This kind of culture manifestation way is full of vigor and is popular among all ethnic groups of the Kingdom. When there are important celebrations， like the King’s coronation or celebration of the anniversary of the establishment of the Constitution， “Lakalaka” is a vital part.
汤加群岛位于南太平洋，距东南方的新西兰约2，000公里。汤加王国于1970年独立，此前被称为“友好岛屿”，是本地区唯一的君主立宪制国家。2003年，汤加说唱舞蹈——拉卡拉卡入选世界非物质文化遗产。
“拉卡拉卡”通常被视为汤加的国家舞蹈，它实际上是舞蹈、讲演、声乐和复调音乐、作曲、当地传说和历史故事的混合体。这一文化表现形式生机勃勃，在王国的所有族群中流行。遇有重要庆典活动，如国王加冕典礼或庆祝宪法周年等，“拉卡拉卡”是一台重头戏。
“Lakalaka” in Tongan language means “quick and cautious dance steps”， which originates from a dance called “Me’elaufola”. This dance appeared in the 19th century and revitalized in the 20th century under the great support of the royal family. The show usually lasts for about 30 minutes with a few hundred performers. It often forms double lines with men at the right side and women at the left side （at the view of the audiences）. Men’s dance steps are of clear and powerful rhythm， while those of women’s are elegant and graceful. The dancers at the lines would dance， sing and clap， and there usually is a choir accompany at side. The dense polyphonic parts with the dance of a few hundred dancers consist of a exciting scene.
The show’s creativity stems from “Punak” -- who is poet， composer and artistic director of the dance. According to the tradition， “Punak” gets inspirations and find various themes from the country’s history， legendary， spiritual wealth and social organizations to continuously update the performance contents of “Lakalaka”.
“拉卡拉卡”在汤加语中的意思是“快速而又谨慎的舞步”，源自一种被称之为“米娄弗拉”的舞蹈。该舞蹈出现于19世纪，20世纪在王室的大力支持下又得以复兴。演出一般持续30分钟左右，可汇集几百人的队伍，通常排成两行，右边为男性，左边为女性（从观众席看）。男性的舞步节奏明快有力，而女士们则舞步优美、动作飘逸。两队舞蹈演员边跳、边唱、边拍手，通常会有一支合唱队伴唱。密集的复调声部伴随着几百个舞蹈演员的摇曳舞姿，组成了激动人心的场面。
演出的创造力源自“普纳克”——身兼诗人、作曲家、编舞的艺术指导。按照传统，“普纳克”从汤加人民的历史、传奇故事、精神财富和社会组织中获得灵感，寻找多样题材，以不断更新“拉卡拉卡”的演出内容。