The Vunivalu Of Nukunitabua, Rewa

Ratu Naulu Mataitini was tradi­tionally installed as the Vunivalu of Nukunitabua at Lomanikoro Village, Rewa, on Friday.

Ratu Naulu is the son of the late Vuni­valu of Nukunitabua, Ro Epeli Matai­tini, who died in 2020.

Prior to the traditional installation on Friday, a church service was held at the Ratu Josaia Methodist Church at Lomanikoro where the newly installed Vunivalu was blessed by the President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Ro­tuma, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai.

Ratu Naulu was then traditionally in­stalled by the Yavusa Vasu in the veivak­agunuvi (installation) ceremony.

Speaking on behalf of Ratu Naulu, spokesperson (matanivanua) Joseva Muasobu said the common understand­ing was that the Roko Tui Dreketi was the Vunivalu and the Vunivalu e Nuku­nitabua was something new when it has been an ancient practice.

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Story By: josua.buredua@fijisun.com.fj