The Tongan families in England gathered yesterday in a prayer service at the High Wycombe Methodist church.
It was attended by the Tongan High Commissioner to UK Hon Fane Tupou Vava’u and her husband Hon Kiu Tu’ivakanō.
The service included the annual ‘Faka-Sepitema’ roll call which was led by the High Commissioner.
A spokesperson said this was the 10th anniversary of the Tongan church community at the Rutland Avenue which was led by Rev Singa Vunipola.
The service was described as warm and emotional.
About 60 Tongan families joined the community.
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