Online Learning System To Help Keep iTaukei Culture Alive
Ratu Wiliame said the launch satisfies one of the board’s key mandate which is “to develop and facilitate initiatives that will improve the quality of life and enhance cultural traditions and values of iTaukei and Rotumans through culture, heritage and language programmes”.
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | 09:20
From left: First Lady Filomena Dikumete Katonivere, President of Fiji Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, Healing Plants of Fiji Author Suliana Siwatibau and iTaukei Trust Fund Board board member Fatiaki Misau during the book launch at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva on December 20, 2021. Photo: DEPTFO
President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere launched the ‘Solesau’ online learning management system on Monday night.
The system focuses on educating people on the iTaukei culture and tradition, language, norms and values.
The online learning management system was one of the three key milestones for the iTaukei Trust Fund Board (TTFB).
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Ratu Wiliame said the launch satisfies one of the board’s key mandate which is “to develop and facilitate initiatives that will improve the quality of life and enhance cultural traditions and values of iTaukei and Rotumans through culture, heritage and language programmes”.
Also launched were the newly revamped TTFB website.
This online resource is divided into four categories that capture the iTaukei language, culture, tradition, and heritage that will keep ties to Fiji alive.
Healing plants of Fiji publication
The book ‘Healing Plants of Fiji’ which was also launched on Monday was authored by renowned Fiji and Pacific Botanist, Suliana Siwatibau.
The book is the culmination of several years of collating information from at least 82 different healers in widely located villages and settlements of Fiji.
It is a collection of herbal healing concoctions currently used by healers in Fiji.
The book is an attempt to ensure that the healing plants are correctly identified scientifically and any relevant information gathered internationally on their uses and effective properties are recorded.
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