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Daily schedule of a person living in Tonga
Weekday schedule of a Tongan office worker
Time (local time) | Activities |
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6:00-7:00 | After waking up, have breakfast with your family. Eat traditional foods such as taro, fish, and coconut. |
7:00-8:00 | Travel to work by foot or car. This is the time when traffic is heavy in the capital, Nuku'alofa. |
8:00-12:00 | Morning work. There are many people working in government agencies and the tourism industry, so the atmosphere is relatively relaxed. |
12:00-13:30 | Lunch break. Many people have lunch at home or at a nearby restaurant and take a nap. |
13:30-16:30 | Afternoon work. The work pace is slow due to the high temperatures, and important work is done in the morning. |
16:30-17:30 | After work, swim at the beach or relax with friends over kava (a traditional drink). |
17:30-19:30 | Have dinner with family and discuss the day's events. Traditional dishes such as roux and otá are often served. |
19:30-21:30 | Attend church activities or community meetings. Spend the time watching TV and talking with neighbors. |
21:30-22:30 | Get ready for bed and get some early sleep. Adjust to an early morning rhythm the next day. |
Tongan student weekday schedule
Time (local time) | Activities |
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6:00-7:00 | Wake up, change into uniform and have breakfast. Uniforms are mandatory in Tongan schools. |
7:00-8:00 | Walk or take the school bus to school. Students on remote islands may take a boat to school. |
8:00-12:00 | Morning classes. Education is given in both English and Tongan, and students learn core subjects. |
12:00-13:30 | Lunch break. Eat lunch at school or go back to a nearby home for lunch. |
13:30-15:30 | Afternoon classes. Many classes include physical education, music, and traditional culture. |
15:30-17:00 | After-school activities. Sports such as rugby and netball are popular. |
17:00-18:30 | Help around the house and hang out with friends on the beach. |
18:30-20:00 | Have dinner with the family and talk about what's going on at school. |
20:00-21:30 | Do homework and review, but often finish early due to electricity issues. |
21:30-22:00 | Get ready for bed and rest. Make sure to get enough sleep as you are still in your growth period. |