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There are traditional songs and dances, enthusiastic church singing, and brass bands in every high school in Tonga. Music is an essential component of Tongan culture. More youthful Tongans are also fans of contemporary Western music.

Lakalaka is a traditional dance that is either saved for rare occasions or showcased for visitors in cultural displays, particularly on Tongatapu. At the Tongatapu cultural presentations, tourists have the chance to see a lakalaka performance, which is often reserved for rare occasions. Men and women both appear in the shows, which mix history, politics, and entertainment. The movements of women are often more delicate than those of men in performance.

Visitors will see smaller groups doing the lakalaka at the cultural floorshows, as opposed to the large groups that traditionally perform the lakalaka in Tongan culture. During Sunday service, lovely harmonies can be heard echoing throughout Tonga's towns and villages. Local schoolchildren will also play brass instruments in larger churches.