Aue kapaku (you`re going to fall) Te Vaka (DVD: Live

at Apia Park)

A log drum interpretation of a traditional chant from the Island of Tokelua usually played
with the "puha" (wooden box) and sung by a large group of people while they dance the
`fatele` dance.

Aue kapaku aue kapaku, Aue sa hi , sa hi

E gau te vae, e gau te vae Si si si Si si si
e. Oh no – you`re going to fall
You`re going to break your
Aue kapaku aue kapaku, leg
E gau te lima, e gau te lima.
Oh no – you`re going to fall
You`re going to break your
Aue kapaku aue kapaku, arm
E gau te ua, e gau te ua.
Oh no – you`re going to fall
Aue kapaku aue You`re going to break your
Sa hi , sa hi neck
Si si si
Oh no – you`re going to fall

Polynesian`s celebrate
their rich culture with
dance, song and music.