People watch a float parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga, July 5 (Xinhua) -- Tongan King Tupou VI has his official birthday on July 4, which is a public holiday for Tongans. From this day, some largest festivals and events kick off in Tonga, such as the grandiose flower floats parade, the Heilala festival, and the military parade.
People participate in a float parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
People watch a float parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
A girl gestures while watching a float parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Children wave while watching a float parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Soldiers participate in a military parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Soldiers participate in a military parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Soldiers participate in a military parade in Nuku'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)
Tongan beauty pageant candidates take part in a float parade in Nuku 'alofa, Tonga, on July 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)■
