King Tupou I Day 2023: Date, History and Facts you’ve never heard of him

King Tupou I Day 2023: King Tupou I Day is held every December 4 or the Monday after if December 4 happens on a weekend. George Tupou I was the first king of what is now Tonga. His birthday was December 4, 1797, and his death date was February 18, 1893. In the early 1800s, Tonga had civil wars. King Tupou I brought the country together and made it a kingdom. He became a Christian in 1831, and when he became King of Tonga in 1845, he made the kingdom a Christian one. From 1845 to 1893, he was King of Tonga. During that time, he fully accepted the Western royal style and got rid of serfdom in 1862.

The History Of Tupou I Day

Taufa’ahau Tupou I was born in Tonga around 1797. He changed his name to Tupou after becoming king as “Tu’i Kanokupolu” in 1845. They ran away from Tongatapu with their son to Ha’atalafale Tu’ipelehake, who lived on Ha’apai Island. To get back at the people who killed his father, Tuku’aho, Tupouto’a was sent to kill Tupounia and ‘Ulukalala. All people, even Ha’a Havea Lahi chiefs, saw him as a low-level usurper and were afraid of him because he burned down Fangale’ounga, a Vaini town.

Before his father died in 1820, Tupou was made “Tui Haapai,” or High King. He had problems with Tongatapu’s rulers, especially Laufilitonga, the last “Tu’i Tonga,” who tried to make him a political leader instead of a spiritual leader. The hardest part of this fight was the Battle of Velata in 1826, where Laufiliutonga lost. At his baptism in 1831, Tupou called himself King George of Tonga. The fact that he was friendly with Fnau Uluklala III, the king of Vavau, led to his many victories.

His great-grandson took over as King of Tonga twice. He died in 1893, when he was 95 years old, after swimming in the water near his house. In history, he is one of only two kings or queens who was followed by a first-degree succession. The other is Louis XIV of France.

How To Mark Tupou I Day This Year

Go to national day concerts

Tonga will have shows all over the country for the next three days after the ceremony at the Royal Palace. Some of the best artists from Tonga will perform current music, dance, and singing in a way that is true to Tongan culture. There are also many booths selling arts and crafts and food sellers serving tasty treats from the area. It’s a great spot to learn about the culture of the area!

The Royal Tombs of Nuku’alofa are worth seeing.

The place where they are buried is the Royal Tombs of Nuku’alofa. Since then, it has been a popular tourist destination because this is the only tomb that is open to the public. There are also chiefs from all over Tonga and members of the royal family buried there because they didn’t have their own family tombs.

Have a barbecue.

To enjoy this day with your family and friends, you don’t need a lot of money or fancy gear. All you need is an easy picnic. Gather your loved ones and find a nice place to eat near the water or anywhere else with grass and pretty views.

Tenga Facts That You Might Not Know

It’s a group of islands.

Tonga is made up of 176 islands, with Tongatapu having the most people. Most of the islands are small, but Vava’u and some of the bigger ones have resorts and other attractions.

This is in Polynesia.

In the South Pacific Ocean, Tonga is in Polynesia, between New Zealand and Fiji. It is about halfway between the United States and Australia.

There is only one of these tiny capital towns in the world.

Not many major cities are as small as Nuku’alofa, which is the capital of Tonga.

The official language

Even though English is the official language of Tonga, people also speak Fijian, Samoan, Kiribati, and French.

How Tonga and Fiji Get Along

Many people in Fiji today have Tongan blood because Tongan kings used to rule the country.

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What It Means To Have A Tupou I Day (In Lieu)

We honor history and culture at this time.

You can use this chance to learn more about the history of your country and how it came to be. Also, it’s a great chance to learn more about different cultures in your country and around the world.

Today is a day off from work.

We’re all excited about our days off. We can’t wait for the day we have some free time to plan a day of relaxation, whether it’s the weekend, a personal day, or a trip. We can use this break to our advantage.

It gives families a chance to spend time together.

Around this time of year, families often get together to enjoy their ancestry and share stories about their ancestors.

TUPOU I DAY (IN LIEU) DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	December 4	Monday
2024	December 4	Wednesday
2025	December 4	Thursday
2026	December 4	Friday
2027	December 4	Saturday