George Samuels's Reel

Traditions say that the first people to be found on the island of Nanumea, Tuvalu, were two women, Pai and Vau. Tefolaha (a man whose true origins are debated to be either Samoan or Tongan) tricked the two women, with the use of his spiritual prowess, into thinking that he was the true founder of the land. As a result, Pai and Vau were forced to leave the island, leaving Tefolaha as the new founder, guardian and protector. For more info, please visit www.talesfromnanumea.com

There is an ancient Nanumean (Tuvaluan) power that is unique to only a select few families. However, over time, its power has been both elusive yet abused. This is dedicated to my ancestors so that our people may remember the old stories that are slowly being forgotten. For more info, please visit www.talesfromnanumea.com

TALES FROM NANUMEA: EPISODE 3 Long ago, a war was waged between two nations: Tonga and Nanumea (currently an islet of Tuvalu). The Tongans set out to destroy the Nanmeans, over the death of a fallen prince, but even their strongest warrior, a giant by the name of Tulaapoupou, was no match for the likes of Nanumea's protector, Lapi. For more info, please visit www.talesfromnanumea.com