Penina He Moana

​Eseta:  This is a song about remembering to go back to Niue, my lyrics I wrote for my verse talk about trying not to forget how beautiful our treasured island is. The song itself speaks to the true beauty of Niue, the rock of polynesia. 
 
Vititinia: This song is an ode to our diaspora. ‘Penina He Moana’ was composed from a place of yearning for my Niuean heritage and homeland. I hope to encourage Niueans who are navigating cultural disconnect, to embrace our history and joys found in Niue song and dance. The chorus came from a realisation that I wanted to plan my move to the homeland, with the hope of other young Niueans also pursuing this dream of reclamation through action and lived experience. 
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Title: Penina He Moana
Artists: Eseta and Vitinia Ft Mal Lakatani
Producer: Vince Harder
Knowledge Holders: Molima Molly Pihigia QSM, Mal Lakatani
Languages: Vagahau Niue/English