Reflections of Polynesia erected in the late 1980's with Tom Tu'italau Tonga as the head of the company. The company has also been known by other names like "The Polynesian Aires" and "The Tonga's." The company name started out as the handing over of the family entertainment business to the children. A family meeting was called, and it was a unanimous decision to continue the entertainment business as "Reflections Of Polynesia."

It all started around the early 60's. Tom migrated to the United States from the Kingdom of Tonga on a academic scholarship. He was the first of the Kingdom to migrate to the United States under those conditions. With that under his belt, he attended The Church College of Hawaii, now known as BYU Hawaii. From there he partnered with a couple other friends that came along with him, and have previously migrated to the States, and togethere they put on several performances for the students at the school. The interest grew and he ended up majoring in Electronic Engieering, and minoring in Music Theory & Composition. To keep money rolling in, he formed an etnertainment group. When the children were born, his wife at that time, taught them, and they grew up in the business. After some time, Tom felt it was time to hand the business over to his children to carry out the performances. It was decieded that the family business will be known as "Reflections of Polynesia."

The current dancers of Reflections of Polynesia are chosen from the Kolo Ko Tau'ataina Hula Halau,(koh-loh-koh-tah-oo-ah-tah-ee-nah hoo-lah hah-lah-oo), which is a school of Polynesian Dance, ethics, and culture. The Kumu (koo-moo), or head teacher of the Halau (hah-lah-oo), Kumu Silika, hand picks who will perform in hired performances. At the Hula Halau, the students learn the correct tradition, culture, language, and dances of the Polynesian Islands. Therefore giving the most authentic performances possible.

The musicians of Reflections of Polynesia were all taught by Tom Tonga (the father). They learned music theory, and apply the knowledge to their instrument. They move from instrument to instrument to provide the best, and most authentic sound possible. Click here to hear some samples.