Matalili

 Matalili or Tia lili =( Wall hanging craft)

This is an authentic cultural craft that is unique to the Niue culture.

Tia lili is made out of natural fibers of pandanus leaves and coconut mid rib stalks.

These Matalili are weaved by my fuluola (beautiful) tupuna fifine (Nana) using coconut mid rib stalks , Ribbon or Raffia to add colour and patterns.

Niuen/English

Fakalofa lahi atu

Hello

Ko au koe toa Niue

I am a Niuean warrior

Ko higoa haaku ko Enson Taufo'ou

My name is Enson Taufo'ou

Hau e matua fifine haaku he maaga ko Lakepa Maleloa

my mother hails from the village Lakepa Maleoa

Hau matua taane haaku e motu ko Tonga

My father comes from Tonga

Fakaue lahi

Thank you

Niuean Phrases and foods

Niuean Phrases 

Fakalofa Atu - hello

 

Tulou - Sorry

Malolo nakai a koe - How are you

Fakaue - Thank you

Niuean foods

Uga - coconut crab

Coconut bread

Banana chips 

Nane - Niuean porridge

Ota ika - Raw fish marinated in coconut cream