The opening ceremony of Tokyo Olympics was successfully held last night (23). Representatives of different countries with their national characteristics entered arena. Among them, Kingdom of Tonga attracted attention of many. Standard bearer Pita Taufatofua, Taufatofua taekwondo player, is responsible for this.
Taufatovya, flag bearer of Kingdom of Tonga, led team onto field with a muscular body.
The Kingdom of Tonga, an island in Oceania, has a total population of about 100,000 people. This is a constitutional monarchy. Since 2016 Rio Olympics, Taufatovia, flag bearer, has been in spotlight for his muscular looks. this year again, "continuing tradition", he will lead "muscular" performance.
At 2018 Winter Olympics, Taufatovya was still at Tyuben despite low temperature.
At 2018 Winter Olympics, Taufatovya was still at Tyuben despite low temperature.
37-year-old Taufatovya is engaged in taekwondo. In addition to his beautiful appearance, rows of muscles have become his personal standard. Traditional costumes of Tonga!
Tonga traditionally wear a straw mat called "tupenu" (Tupenu) around waist, either neatly trimmed like a wide belt, or fringe, fibers of which peel off, tangle and drag along the ground with a rustle.
Tubenu is what people of Tonga wear when they go to church, meet king, or celebrate weddings and funerals. Taufatovya is dressed in traditional dunga costumes and also combined with traditional totems and accessories. Not only to demonstrate muscles, but also to show culture of Tonga!