According to a legendary popular story, Holonga originally got its name from the people of
Pea. They escaped from their hometown after they lost the battle against
Nukualofa. Some Pea people ran as far to Malapo and stayed there, some ran and settled at
Tatakamotonga and
Vaini. When the rest of the people of Pea still ran, they got tired and weary. They stopped, turned, and hid in the bush. That place was named Holonga. means escaped and means cry. Nickname (
Hingoa Fakatenetene):
Tutu'angakava Historic Sites:
Fehi'a-kae-afe,
Funga Tufukafa,
Veikumete,
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