Students Re-enact Deed of Cession
“Levuka reminds us all of the importance of remembering and honouring the past in our efforts to heal past wounds and a better future for Fiji,” Ms Tabuya said.
Friday 11 October 2024 | 11:43
Students of Levuka Public School with the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, during the re-enactment of Fiji’s Deed of Cession on October 10, 2024. Photo: Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection
Levuka Public School students yesterday participated in a solemn re-enactment of Fiji’s Deed of Cession in 1874.
The students wore the respective traditional attires of the then 13 chiefs who signed the documents of the Deed of Cession.
Held in the center of Levuka, the event showcased the student’s commitment to respecting Fiji’s rich cultural history and legacy.
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Importance of Deed of Cession
The event drew many locals and tourists to witness the re-enactment, which emphasised the Deed of Cession’s importance in Fiji’s quest for independence.
Chief Guest, the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya said from the shores of Levuka, Fiji’s story began, to the vibrant communities across the islands.
“We are united by a shared vision of a brighter future,” Ms Tabuya said.
“It is this unity that empowers us to heal the wounds of the past and to build a society where every Fijian can thrive.”
Ms Tabuya said the students not only educated the audience about this important history but also demonstrated their commitment to preserving and celebrating Fijian culture.
“Levuka reminds us all of the importance of remembering and honouring the past in our efforts to heal past wounds and a better future for Fiji,” Ms Tabuya said.
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