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Bidding underway for a Tongan princess bride

A slow motion bidding war involving lots of pigs, Christmas cards and money in envelopes is getting underway over the hand of a 30-year-old Tongan princess.Two nobles are vying for one of the kingdom's more mysterious women, Angelika Tuku'aho, fifth in line to the throne.She does not get to decide her she marries, that is the choice of her father King Tupou VI.Tuku'aho is currently Tonga's high commissioner to Australia.Tonga website Kaniva Pacific reports that sons of two lords have thrown their names in the ring.Late entry is Makahokovalu, son of Lord Malupoo.The lord's Auckland based herald, Angakehe, told the website that the king had given approval for a bid to be made.But first, it says, he has to send the woman a Christmas card and fine mats, tapa cloth, kava, pigs and an envelope full of money.They will also organise entertainment which is likely to take place at the old Royal Palace on Nuku'alofa's sea front.A lot of the negotiation also occurs the royal family's Auckland residency, 'Atalanga.Ad Feedback\The amount … presented is significant as it is meant to reflect the social status of the suitor