Talakaipau

Talakaipau ( TALA KIAI KUOPAU / TELL HIM IT'S ABSOLUTE) was the residence of Namoa a.k.a.Tupou, who
later became King Siosaia Tupou, reigning over Tonga from 1830-45.Insert Citation needed

Talakaipau is located in , Tongatapu (the main island of Tonga).
The current Royal Palace site in NukuÊ»alofa was a part of the original Talakaipau.
However in 1826, Namoa a.k.a. Tupou, divided up Talakaipau and gave the eastern part of it to
his great-nephew, Taufa'ahau (King Siaosi Tupou I).Citation needed

The western side of Talakaipau maintained the name, Talakaipau. The eastern side was owned
by Taufa'ahau and was given a new name , NukuÊ»alofa. The contemporary NukuÊ»alofa,is known as
the capital of Tongatapu ( main island of Tonga) and it is where the Royal Palace is located.
NukuÊ»alofa was the original name gave by Taufa'ahau
to the current Royal Palace spot in Tongatapu.
Talakaipau was the residence of Namoa (King Siosaia Tupou 1830-45) until his death in 1845.
His Royal Highness Siaosi Niumeitolu, son of King Siosaia Tupou
inherited Talakaipau, after the death of his father. However, in the 1890s,
The Honourable Peni Tupou (only son of HRH Siaosi Niumeitolu and grandson of King Siosaia Tupou) left his
family estate Talakaipau, and set up his new residence at another side of Kolomotu'a. Citation needed
Talakaipau the residence of Namoa a.k.a. Tupou (King Siosaia Tupou), still exist today and
is part of the current Royal Palace compound in NukuÊ»alofa.Citation needed
To this present day, Talakaipau is still at the same location (western side of the Royal Palace ground),
since 1826.

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