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From the NAF

Fiji Woman and Home. April 1971 edition. Cover image caption: Adi Seruwaia Lelea Cakobau relaxes with a book in her Lami Home. Adi Seruwaia is the wife of Ratu George Kadavulevu Cakobau, Vunivalu of Bau.

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Cakobau Apartments

These 2 bedroom apartments have their own character. They are bright, colourful, and airy. They are fully furnished. Open plan living makes the most of the space, with 2 bedrooms, 1 ensuite and 1 common bathroom, and a separate laundry. There is a small patio. This ground floor apartment has 2 entrances. There is onsite parking, security, a generator, water tank, and security. Located walking…

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Fiji Independence Day, Fiji Day Facts, Celebrating October 10

Fiji Independence Day, Fiji Day Facts, Celebrating October 10

Fiji Independence Day On October 10, 1970, Fiji received official independence from British colonial control after 96 years of British domination. The Deed of Cession, which began British control in Fiji, was signed by King Seru Epenisa Cakobau on the same day in 1874. The loss of hegemony as well as independence are both honoured in Fiji. As a result, October 10 is recognised as a major day in…

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NEW MAP: Australasia 1855: Tongan Intervention in Fiji (01 Sep 1855) https://buff.ly/2zKnMbg In the early 1840s war broke out in Fiji between Cakobau, the paramount Fijian chief and ruler of Bau, and a coalition led by the Confederation of Rewa. After Rewa badly defeated Bau at Kaba in 1853, Cakobau converted to Christianity and requested the aid of George Tupou, the Christian ruler of Tonga. The Tongans arrived in 1855, easily capturing Kaba and forcing Rewa to submit to Cakobau. #australasia #history #welovemaps #map #1850s #1855 #australia #australianhistory #fiji #fijianhistory #newzealandhistory #cakobau #georgetupou #september #september1 #tonganhistory #tonga #britishempire #maps #historyteacher #historybuff #historygeek #historynerd #newmap #polynesianhistory #polynesia #pacifichistory #pasifika #southpacific #worldhistory (at Bau (island)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqEUkKpgAAV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jv4wd9eewrir

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Seru Epenisa Cakobau was king of the first united kingdom of Fiji (1871-74). Cakobau (1815-83) was a cannibal warlord who declared war on Christians before converting in 1854. Beset by problems, Cakobau repeatedly asked the British to establish Fiji as a colony. Britain agreed in 1874 having previously thought Fiji too isolated to warrant colonisation.

Rhys Griffiths, ‘National Gallery: Melanesia’, History Today

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Fiji has been inhabited for millennia and was briefly an independent kingdom (from the mid-19th Century when Ratu Seru Epenisa Cakobau united some of the disparate tribes until the British took over in 1874), but being a part of the British Empire lasted nearly a hundred years.  Since independence in 1970, the leadership of Fiji has suffered numerous coups and takeovers (indeed, this stamp enthusiast stopped by during one of the political upheavals in recent years), and the populace is divided largely along ethnic lines between native Fijians (i.e., descendants of the Melanesians/Polynesians who first settled on the islands) and Indo-Fijians, many of whom are third or fourth (or more) generation Fijians [thus Fiji Hindi being one of the three official languages].

Stamp details: Top left: Issued in: 1871 From: Suva, Kingdom of Fiji MC #3

Top middle: Issued on: February 14, 1893 From: Suva, Colony of Fiji MC #33

Top right: Issued on: June 1, 1956 From: Suva, Colony of Fiji MC #125

Middle stamps: Issued on: October 10, 1970 From: Suva, Dominion of Fiji MC #269, 271

Bottom stamps: Issued on: June 16, 2015 From: Suva, Republic of Fiji MC #1393-1396

Recognized as a sovereign state by the UN: Yes (since October 13, 1970) Official name: Republic of Fiji; Matanitu Tugalala o Viti; फ़िजी गणराज्य Member of the Universal Postal Union: Yes (since June 18, 1971)

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ratu seru epenisa cakobau, francis herbert dufty

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Before being annexed by Great Britain in 1874, how many people had ruled over the Kingdom of Fiji?

In 1871, Seru Epenisa Cakobau (1815-1883), a former cannibal, who converted to Christianity, created a united Fijian kingdom and set up a constitutional monarchy. He had originally proclaimed himself King after succeeding his father as Vunivalu of Bau (Warlord/Chief of Bau) in 1852, but other chiefs in the country refused to accept him.

Despite defeating his enemies at the Battle of Kaba in 1855, Cakobau only achieved control over six of the fourteen provinces. With the help of foreigners, predominantly British, Cakobau gradually gained control of the remaining provinces and declared himself King of Fiji in 1871.

Cakobau enlisted many British missionaries as his advisors, who helped him protect the country from the American government that threatened to annex Fiji. Fearing this, Cakobau begged his advisors to make Fiji part of the British Empire, but they initially refused. After much more begging, the British understood the danger the Fijian's faced if attacked by America. Many natives had converted to Christianity and turned away from cannibalism, but the British feared they would revert if faced with potential war and slavery.

On 10th October 1874, Cakobau handed his war club to the British Crown, effectively making Fiji part of the British Empire. No longer the King, Cakobau retained his position as Fiji's second most senior chief but lived relatively quietly until his death in 1883. Fiji belonged to the British Crown until 1970.

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The seven spies

Since real spies are so good, you never really know what actual spying is. But I do think spying is a lot more dangerous than we are led to believe.” – Richard C Armitage – (English film and television voice actor)

The late Eli Cohen was well known for his espionage work. Before the Israeli spy was captured, his intelligence work was an important factor and vital in the success of Israel in the famous Six Day War of 1967.

His amazing story on how he infiltrated the Syrian regime is detailed in the book Our Man In Damascus and the movie The Impossible Spy.

In his final letter written to his wife before his public hanging as per Syrian law for being found guilty of espionage, Cohen wrote on 15 May, 1965.

“I am begging you my dear Nadia not to spend your time in weeping about something already passed. Concentrate on yourself, looking forward for a better future!”

Just like Eli Cohen there are many others that have gone undercover in the search for providing vital information for life and survival. These great men and women who have gone before us risk their lives for the goodness of all.

They camouflage their way, to avoid being detected, one wrong move, mispronunciation of a word, complacent attitude and their cover is blown and they could be at the mercy end of torture or death.

Hundred and seventy eight years ago, seven men from Tailevu went undercover in their search for life. Initially, they had no knowledge what they were getting themselves into, until later on when it was discovered they were bringing light and life.

They were bringing something far greater than everyone, a special message which came with a new way of life that would in time have a profound influence on the lives of the people in Verata, Tailevu.

The general secretary for the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, the Rev Ili Vunisuwai, while sharing the accounts of the seven men from Naivuruvuru said these men played a crucial role in the arrival of Christianity at Verata and bringing light to a land at a time known for heathenism and cannibalism.

Home to about 280 villagers, Naivuruvuru Village in the district of Verata in Tailevu is located about 22 miles (or 35 km) north-east of Suva.

Accessible via the Kings Rd it takes about one and a half hours when driving from Suva heading towards Korovou, before following the dirt road that leads to villages in Verata on the seaward side.

Tucked away in such pristine environment, Naivuruvuru Village neighbours the chiefly village of Ucunivanua, Kumi and Naloto. Naivuruvuru Village is made up of six mataqali (landowning unit or clans); Nabouwaqa, Navarovaro, Naiviloa, Tabakau, Batilekaleka and Solevu Last month, marked a very special occasion for the village, as a special delegation travelled to Viwa Island to bring the torch from the church, a symbol of light and the dawn of a new day for Methodism.

History reveals that it was through Viwa that Christianity finally arrived in the vanua vakaturaga o Naisanokonoko in Verata.

It is the amazing story of seven men who defied all odds and snuck their way into Viwa and returned to the village with no one in either Naivuruvuru or Viwa knowing what they were doing , not until when the famous missionary the Rev John Hunt discovered what had been happening.

The Rev Vunisuwai, while delivering his sermon to the congregation at the Naivuruvuru Methodist Church, said those men knew the risks they were taking could lead to their deaths.

However, something far more powerful had inspired them to take the risk and secretly make the three-mile boat trip.

At a time when Verata was still at war with Bau and Viwa a strong ally of self-proclaimed Tui Viti Ratu Cakobau, the seven men whose names are not known risked their own lives for the good of all.

“Na nodratou gole tiko na qase oqo, e se kaukauwa sara tu ga kina na vakatevoro kei na veikanikani e na gauna ni valu. (At this time cannibalism and paganism were rife.)

“E ratou lako vunivuni yani e na yakavi ka ratou lako vunivuni tale mai e na mataka lailai. (They chose a secret pathway, arriving secretly

in the late afternoon and then leaving before the break of dawn.)

The Rev Vunisuwai said the seven men, when on Viwa would hide in the dark so that no one would see them. They would camouflage themselves in the bushes to avoid any detection.

If either Ratu Cakobau or the Ratu from Verata knew what they were doing they were bound to be clubbed.

They would paddle across secretly without anyone knowing and would stand at a distance just to listen to Hunt deliver his sermon.

“E da raica e kea ni sa qai yavavala na kaukauwa ni Kalou e lomadratou, ka vakavuna na nona cabeta mai na nomudou matasawa o Talatala John Hunt (Jone Oniti), me vaka-raramataka na vanua o Verata, ka dewa sara yani vei keimami mai na yasayasa vaka-Ra,” (Here we see the power of God move and saw the arrival of Reverend John Hunt bringing light and the gospel to the vanua o Verata, before native missionaries from here further preached the gospel towards the western side,” said The Rev Vunisuwai.)

While the names of the seven men are not recorded, Verata church steward Samisoni Veivosayaki said their deeds had gone down in the annals of history. Their determination not only brought light to the people of Naivuruvuru but also saw the acceptance of Christianity and the new religion by the Ratu from Verata.

Last month was very important for the villagers of Naivuruvuru as it was only the second time since 1840 for them to traditionally request for the torch of the church to be brought from Viwa.

A special delegation made up of clan leaders journeyed across the sea to Viwa for the special request.

On the early morning of Friday, June 15, a special church service was held at Naivuruvuru.

The village was a sea of white and as the rays of the sun peered through clouds of what was to be a beautiful day, songs of praise echoed from the

church through the village green, in what was an emotional and sombre occasion.

All Nations Christian Fellowship head Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca said the day was as important as it was 178 years because it signified a new beginning and a new way of life, coupled with a new religion and new belief that there could be indeed life after death.

Mr Ratabacaca presented a tabua (whalestooth) as a request to the Roko Tui Viwa and the church to have the torch travel with them back to Naivuruvuru.

The Roko Tui Viwa is a direct descendant of Ratu Namosimalua, the former Roko Tui Viwa who had accepted Christianity and accommodated Hunt when Ratu Cakobau did not want to.

Upon the return with the torch to Naivuruvuru, another church service was held and the unveiling of a memorial stone to mark the solemn occasion.

According to the accounts of the Rev William Cross, in June of 1840, he visited the church at Naivuruvuru.

According to Mr Veivosayaki, the first Christian wedding in the village happened in the same year where their chief exchanged vows with

his wife.

“Dina ni a qai kabai Verata mai ko Bau, ia, e sa tudei tu ko Naivuruvuru e na nodratou sega ni via vakaitavi e na i valu, ka ni ratou sa ciqoma oti na rarama.” (While Bau later waged war on Verata, Naivuruvuru refused to go to war because it had already accepted Christianity.)

Hunt, during the church meeting in Viwa in 1840 said: “The Naivuruvuru Congregation was growing).

Mr Veivosayaki added it was also through their acceptance of Christianity that native missionaries were appointed and later spread the gospel to New

Britain and New Guinea in Papua New Guinea.

It all started with the seven spies who secretly travelled from Naivuruvuru to Viwa.

History being the subject it is, a group’s version of events may not be the same as that held by another group. When publishing one account, it is not our intention to cause division or to disrespect other oral traditions.Those with a different version can contact us so we can publish their account of history too.

Credit: Fiii Times 2018

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JOUR707 - Night Shoot - Bai Buliruarua

We had a reunion down near Wellington in this random and I thought it would be a good opportunity to shoot the night shoots as I knew the proceedings would take place during the night. 

The set up was also really interesting as well, they set it up the same way that the volau (meeting place) is set up in Fiji, which I thought would make for a cool visual. I definitely struggled with this and there are a ton of photos that are fully not in focus, too dark, not exposed enough and other stuff. I did enjoy taking these photos. 

These were taken with my DSLR which could have gone really wrong considering I wasn’t too comfortable with it but I think they turned out quite well. 

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-El canibalismo fue una vez una práctica común entre los fiyianos ¡pero no temas! Gracias al rey Ratu Cakobau esta práctica terminó en 1871, cuando alentó a su gente a dejar de llevarla a cabo.

-El murciélago hervido con pescado crudo y raíces es una exquisitez en Fiyi.

-Si buscas un vuelo para Fiyi, deberías revisar bien: aunque tiene 28 aeropuertos, sólo 4 tienen pistas pavimentadas.

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Prominent Methodist Ladies of Fijian

Royal Rank

Adi Litia Samanunu: Radi Levuka (Ratu Cakobau's

wife) & daughter of Roko Tui Bau; Adi Litia Vatea:

Radi Viwa (Ratu Namosimalua's wife) & daughter

of Ratu Caucau (Ratu Tanoa Visawaqas bro); Adi

Litiana Maopa: Ratu Sukuna's mother; Adi Arieta

Koila: Adi Vonokula's grandmother; Adi Litia

Cakobau: Ratu Edward's mother; Adi Vuikaba:

Radi Dreketi & Ratu Cokanauto's mother; Adi

Torika Kainona: Radi Levuka & Ratu George's

mother; Adi Litia Tavanavanua: Ratu P.

Kadavulevu's daughter; Adi Maca: unknown.

Credit: Mr Vulakouvaki./FB

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Fiji Museum Cakobau Road, Suva, Fiji

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Australasia 143 years ago today: British Western Pacific Territories (13 August 1877) https://buff.ly/2EgCAUr In 1871 Cakobau united Fiji and proclaimed himself king. However, growing debt and continued social unrest persuaded the new king to cede his island kingdom to the British just three years later. To better administer their expanding holdings in the region, the British used Fiji as a base from which to form their Western Pacific Territories in 1877. #1870s #1877 #19thcentury #august #august13 #australasia #australianhistory #cartographic #cartography #fiji #fijianhistory #heritage #historia #historian #historic #historicalatlas #historicalmaps #histories #historybuff #historydegree #historyteacher #maps #newzealandhistory #teachinghistory #tonga #britishempire #victorian #victorianera #todayinhistory #thisdayinhistory (at Suva, Fiji) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD0pqVFAyYi/?igshid=1rwjcuhfbc9p7

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Ratu Navula athletes dominate

Marama, who ran for Beqa-Yanuca in previous years, is confident of her chances against top sprinters from Adi Cakobau School, Jasper Williams High School, Saint Joseph's and Suva Grammar. She said she failed to win any medal in the past years, but would be out to stamp her mark this year. https://ift.tt/2ugVndo