From the recording Ki mua
A tribute to the original pioneers of the South Pacific - The great Polynesian fleet that conquered the largest ocean on the planet with the simple canoe. Their natural abilities on the sea as navigators and as sailors are legendary. Summoned by Tagaloa to the sea they take up the challenge.
Tokelau language
KAU TUFUGA FAI VAKA (Master voyagers)
Lyrics & Music - Opetaia Foa'i
kau tufuga fai vaka o te moana
tapena ake te folau
Tagaloa e kalaga mai
taku mai na uiga ote tai
hau hau
Kau tufuga fai vaka
kau tufuga fai vaka o te moana
te nuku e fakatali mai
fakatahi ma na faigata
fofou mai kia te koe e fanatu
hau hau
kau tufuga fai vaka
o koe kua lau iloa
in a tuhituhiga
o koe kua takutaku
i te lalolagi
MASTER VOYAGERS
Master voyagers of the sea
Prepare for your journey
Tagaloa is calling you
Telling you the ways of the sea
Come Come
Master voyagers
Master voyagers of the sea
There are lands that await you
Along with many challenges
Urging you to arrive
Come Come
Master Voyagers
Your great feats are well known
Preserved in writings
And in stories told
Throughout the world
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