Topic Texts

Examine various dimensions of a theme with Topic Texts.

One story: Many pages.
One page: One picture.
One picture: Five lines of Toki Pona.

• mi wile tawa

  How do we talk about different movement options in Toki Pona? Explore some options with this short sequenced story.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• sijelo moli mi o seme

  Explore different burial customs in this short, sentimental piece about death and its material aftermath.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• insa pi pan tu

  Someone is assembling something tasty for lunch, using Toki Pona! Let's describe some commonly used toppings for this popular food item.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• alasa pi poka awen pona

  When all the bike racks are overflowing, someone takes quite a large detour to find a suitable spot. This story heavily features spatial vocabulary in Toki Pona!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• pana musi pi tenpo pini

  A crowd gathers to watch some kind of presentation. Watch along as the four performances showcase historical amusements!

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• tomo lape pi jan Alesanta Tonson

  Settle in for a one-night stay at the Alexander Thomson hotel in Glasgow.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• ijo wile luka pi nasin sewi Siki

  For some followers of the Sikh religion, the "5 Ks" (kesh, kangha, kara, kachhera, and kirpan) are everyday religious requirements. Let's describe them using Toki Pona.