Flying Pigs of Pangai

The first Flying Pigs of Pangai was a fantastic success with about 145 guests showing up to watch the Taste of Tonga pig racing, participate in human horse racing, share some laughs and have fun.  Taste of Tonga hosted the event with all profits going to VEPA.  We raised over TOP $1,800 which will allow us to fund current and future projects.  These include a pilot project for solid waste management in two villages (a joint project with MECC), environmental education and awareness project and a media campaign.

People brought their own drinks and food or enjoyed some of Taste of Tonga's taro chips or a VEPA sausage.  There was plenty of entertainment on with hermit crab racing, human horse racing, a coconut de-husking competition and of course the feature of the night... the pig racing!

Congratulations to Jeff from Vava'u Adventures for winning the coconut de-husking competition.  The prize was a voucher to Poolside Bar and Restaurant, thank you very much to the boys at Poolside for donating that.

Last but not least a MASSIVE thank you to all the volunteers that helped out.  Patrea, Georgie, Matt, Ashley,  Damo, Mele, Christy, Karen, Sasha and Gabe... the event could not have happened without you.  Thanks so much!

The next race is on the 14th of July..... see you all there.

Malo 'aupito
Elana

Photo 1: 'Horses' lining up at the start of the race

Photo 2: Watching the pig race