History
Prior to European contact, Neiafu was a sacred burial ground of the indigenous people, and political unrest and tribal skirmishes were forbidden. Every person entering the village was required to wear a ta'ovala (pandanus mat tied around the waist and worn on formal occasions) as a symbol of esteem for the chiefs entombed there.
The waterfront area around the Halaevalu Wharf is called Matangimalie (Pleasant Winds). Formerly it was the site of a palace built by Finau 'Ulukalala II. In 1808 Finau built a fortification on slightly higher ground at Pou'ono. The fort was called Vaha'akeli (Between Trenches), a reference to the moats surrounding it.
Neiafu
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