Gavoka Reminisces Humble Upbringing At Yako Village
Villagers of Yako in the Nadroga Province hosted a traditional vakacirisalusalu for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka on Saturday evening
Monday 13 February 2023 | 06:30
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka with villagers at Vaka Village. Photo: Mereleki Nai
Villagers of Yako in the Nadroga Province hosted a traditional vakacirisalusalu for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka on Saturday evening
Vakacirisalusalu is a traditional thanksgiving ceremony. The celebration was to acknowledge SODELPA for securing three seats in Parliament and its contribution to the formation of the coalition Government.
Mr Gavoka, who is originally from Cuvu, Nadroga, was born at Yako Village.
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"I was emotional about the presentation because it took me back to those days when I was born and brought up here," he said.
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Story By: Mereleki Nai
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