‘Api ko Niu’ui or "The Birthplace of King Tupou I", the first monarch in the Tupou royal lineage, is commemorated at a historic site in Tongoleleka, marked by a plaque. Born in 1797, King George Tupou I was a pivotal figure in shaping modern-day Tonga, notably by mandating Christianity across the nation. This site, with its informative plaque, offers visitors a deep connection to Tonga's royal history and cultural transformation.