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The music and the words, tell a story of where you are from, who you are. Author: John Bartell Updated: 7:12 PM PDT May 12, 2021
ELK GROVE, Calif. Few cultures rely on the art of dance to influence their young as much as the Pacific Island Kingdom of Tonga. Several times a week Catherin Ofa Mann, or Ofa as she is known, held traditional pacific islander dance lessons for the community.
Unfortunately, on Monday, May 11, Ofa died suddenly. She leaves behind a legacy of advocating for the Pacific Islander community. Before passing, ABC10 spoke with her about the non-profit group she founded and how she teaches American Born Pacific Islanders the culture of their ancestors.