It was a heartfelt moment for the Tongan community when their new women's group was blessed by Reverend 'Iki Katoanga on Wednesday morning.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
OTA, or "Ofa, Tui mo e, 'Amanaki" is the name of the new group, and it translates to "Love, Faith, and Hope" in the Tongan tongue.
The group's name is also its new mission statement: to spread love, faith, and hope in the Tongan community and the people of Griffith more generally.
READ MORE
The group is symbolised by the letter O, which carries the meaning of "love" in Tongan culture.
"The letter O has no beginning and it has no end, and it represents the love we should have for our fellow man, our fellow brothers and sisters, the people we work with in the community," Reverend Katoanga said.
***
While you're with us, did you know that you can now receive updates straight to your inbox every Monday at 6am from The Area News? To make sure you're up to date with all the Griffith and MIA news you can sign up here