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Pacific Tales

by Ruth

Welcome to Pacific Tales, where I share the spirit of Aloha, anga ofa, and alofa. Having lived in the South Pacific for most of my life, I have gleaned an abundance of cultural and traditional insights from the islands of Tonga, American Samoa, and Hawaii. I will divulge many of my own adventures and invite special guests to share their experiences.

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Episodes

  1. An Outstanding Missionary, Scott Baker Shares His Experiences

    Coming from Mesa, Arizona, Scott Baker had several friends that were Tongan, so when he received his mission call to Tonga he was so excited. His friends didn't believe it and thought he was kidding until he showed them his call. He was loved by the Tongan people and although he had many…

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  2. Trailer to all episodes of Pacific Island Tales

    Aloha ka ko, Malo e lelei, and Talofa! I have a new broadcast called Pacific Island Tales. There is a lot to look forward to with stories of the Friendly Islands of Tonga, the rugged cliffs of American Samoa, and the beauty of Hawaii nei. E komo mai - welcome!

  3. Steve Albrecht the Pharmacist shares his mission experiences in the Tonga Nuku'alofa Mission

    What do Minersville, Utah and Tonga have in common? If you listen carefully, you may find a few things in Steven's stories and experiences while on his mission.

  4. Kongaika Family Song Podcast

    The Kongaika family loves singing together and this podcast includes some of their favorites.

  5. My Father's Funeral

    Video of my father's funeral - Robert H. Anderson.

  6. Reminiscing with the Killarys about Tonga

    Patrick and Crystal Killary were drawn to the Pacific Islands and ended up giving and receiving service in the islands of Vava'u and Tongatapu.

  7. Superstitions in Hawaii

    Night marchers, pork on the Pali, taking lava as a souvenir are all no no’s in Hawaii unless you want bad luck.

  8. Kalaupapa Settlement on Moloka’i Hawaii

    Father Damien gave his life to serve those who had contracted leprosy and were isolated on this land.

  9. A Port of Refuge In Vava'u Tonga

    My favorite place on the islands. Listen to find out why.

  10. A Port of Refuge in the Islands of Vava'u

    My favorite place in the entire world is Vava’u, Tonga. Why would I say that? Because I have never relaxed as much as I did while I was in Vava'u.

  11. Flag Day in American Samoa

    The fateful day in the bay of American Samoa in 1980.

  12. Yellow Hibiscus State Flower of Hawaii

    Hawaii is the 50th state of America. The beautiful yellow hibiscus was chosen as the state flower.

  13. International Marriage

    It takes compromise on both sides to make an international marriage work.

  14. Juggling Women of Tonga

    The women of tonga learn to juggle at a young age instead of jumping rope or playing jacks

  15. Navigation by the Stars

    Polynesian navigation is done mainly by the stars.

  16. History of Royal Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry

    It is not uncommon for ladies to wear several pieces of large gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and other jewelry in Hawaii. This podcast tells the origin of this tradition.

  17. The Reign of Rice in Hawaii

    The history of one of the main staples in Hawaii

  18. Hawaiian Flower Lei

    What the lei means in Hawaii, how to make one, and tips on receiving one.

  19. My Intriguing Life as a Travel Writer

    I have had such amazing experiences as I have traveled over much of the South Pacific. I relate some of my feelings during these exciting years.

  20. Box Jellyfish

    What to do if you get stung by a box jellyfish.

  21. Children in Multicultural Families

    Mixing cultures and traditions in a marriage can be challenging and exciting.

  22. A Real Hawaiian Princess Ka'iulani

    Hawaiians considered Ka'iulani as "Our Last Hope" when annexation seemed imminent. Ka'iulani went to Washington and spoke to the president of the United States on behalf of her people to try to stop the annexation.

  23. Racism is Still Alive and Well

    My unfortunate experience with racism in Hawaii. It happened during the Christmas holidays and I accidentally bumped the side of a car putting my packages inside.

  24. The Island of Lanai'i in Hawaii Nei

    As members of the Mormon Historical Society, we had a chance to travel to the island of Lana'i. It is much different than the other islands with tall pine trees.

  25. Hawaiian Saimin and Ramen

    A staple in Hawaii is saimin otherwise known as ramen. It is comfort food and can be made into a meal quickly.

  26. Herbal Remedies Saved My Babies

    Herbal medicine was given to my two babies when they developed thrush in their mouth.

  27. Peacocks Have Rights, Too!

    A true case where a lady hit a peacock over the head for continually squawking on the land she owned. It presents a case and you can decide which side you are on.

  28. The Polynesian Boy Who Stole my Heart

    It is the true story of a little boy who grew up on a little island in the South Pacific. He sailed to the main island to go to school. When he grew up, I met him and he eventually graduated from University, became a Vice President of Student Life at a university, raised four children who all...

  29. My Tongan Love Song

    When my husband and I were separated, he and his kava buddies wrote this song for me. Each verse starts with a letter of my Tongan name, Lute. It was so sweet and I decided to return to him quicker than planned.

  30. Polynesian Greetings

    Greetings in Polynesia are given freely. They include hugs and kisses on the cheeks or nose. It took me quite a while to get used to it.

  31. Pacific Tales (Trailer)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Pacific Tales, where I share the spirit of Aloha, anga ofa, and alofa. Having lived in the South Pacific for most of my life, I have gleaned an abundance of cultural and traditional insights from the islands of Tonga, American Samoa, and Hawaii. I will divulge many of my own adventures and invite special guests to share their experiences.

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Ruth

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Welcome to Pacific Tales, where I share the spirit of Aloha, anga ofa, and alofa. Having lived in the South Pacific for most of my life, I have gleaned an abundance of cultural and traditional insights from the islands of Tonga, American Samoa, and Hawaii. I will divulge many of my own adventures...

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