King Tupou VI officially opened Ha’apai’s Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show 2019 Featured
Their Majesties King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipau'u at the official opening of Ha'apai Agricultural Show
17 July, 2019. His Majesty King Tupou VI opened Ha’apai’s Agricultural, Fisheries, Tourism and Trade Show this afternoon at Lea ‘a e Tohi Ground, Pangai. Hundreds of visitors attended the event to enjoy the booth displays set up by women groups, farmers, government ministries, fishermen and individuals despite the bad weather.
In His Royal Address, His Majesty said the theme of this year’s show ‘To’ukai mo Hono Lohu’ is associated with climate change which affects Tongans today.
“The impact of the changing climate affects not only Tonga but the world at large but at the same time we have to look for opportunities that we can utilize in order to benefit individuals, families, villages, districts and the country.”
His Majesty stated that recognising the existence of climate change through the use of sustainable farming is important.
He advised the people of Ha’apai to consider adopting Thailand’s farming method where farmers use only a half-acre of land for fish farming and to cultivate vegetables, crops and fruit trees and raise livestock.
The beloved king then urged Ha’apai to use sustainable farming and fishing and to plant more trees to mitigate the impact of climate change.
Seven line ministries including the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Trade and Economic Development, Ministry of Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, Office of the Ombudsman and the Ministry of MEIDECC also set up booth displays at the event to showcase the valuable services they generously offered to the public.
Students of Hihifo Government Primary School also performed a lakalaka for the Their Majesties and distinguished guests.
- MEIDECC
