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Matawalu
{{unreferenced, date=December 2009 Matawalu was a Fijian chief. He was the son of Niumataiwalu—first '' Roko Sau'' of Lau Islands—and Uma of Nukunuku. Matawalu became the fourth ''Roko Sau'', ruler of the Lau Islands, after the death of his half-brother Rasolo, but never succeeded to the title of '' Tu'i Nayau''. Matawalu had been exiled to Nayau by his elder half-brother Uluilakeba I. When Uluilakeba was killed by Bauan forces, Matawalu led the counter invading force for Rasolo at the request of Lakeba‘s people. It is said that Matawalu despised the Tongans, his sister-in-law Laufitu's people and their growing influence in Lakeba. On succeeding Rasolo, Matawalu removed himself to self-exile on Bau Island. Matawalu’s half-nephew Nayacatabu, son of Uluilakeba, was left as regent in Matawalu’s absence, but was killed in a foray against the neighbouring island of Cicia. It was during this period that Dranivia seized power and declared himself ''Roko Sau''. His claim to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vuanirewa
Origins The members of this clan all hail from the village of Tubou on the island of Lakeba and from their original roots in Nayau. The Lakeba faction are the descendants of Kalouyalewa whom now form four noble households that make up the tribe. These four noble households are Matailakeba, Vatuwaqa, Koroicumu and Naivi and all claim descent from the first High Chief of the dynasty, Niumataiwalu, a grandson of Kalouyalewa. A shift in power Naivi is traditionally the eldest of the households; however due to historic power struggles, Naivi and Koroicumu were subdued in battle by the younger households of Vatuwaqa and Matailakeba. Therefore, all claims to the title can only be asserted from members of the latter two noble households. The Paramount Title of Vuanirewa The Tui Nayau, or Paramount Chief of the Lau Islands, has traditionally come from the noble house of Matailakeba. The most recent holder of this title was Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara (1920-2004), who was installed i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tu'i Nayau
''Tu’i Nayau'' is the title held by the paramount chief of the Lau Islands in Fiji and is synonymous with the title holders over lordship of these islands. When translated, ''Tu’i Nayau'' means "Lord of Nayau", an island north of Lakeba, the latter accepted by many to be the chief island in the Lauan archipelago. Prior to being installed as ''Tu’i Nayau'', the claimant must first be confirmed upon the decision of the noble households making up the Vuanirewa clan and then installed ''Sau (Rotuman king), Sau'' or High Chief of Lau. Not every ''Sau'' has been installed ''Tu’i Nayau''. Origins of the title ''Tu’i Nayau'' was originally an independent title referring specifically to the wikt:overlord, overlord of Nayau, then separate from the Lakeba State. The earliest oral records suggest that the progenitor of the leading family of Nayau stemmed from Naosara, celebrated chief who had won the infamous Cici Turaga, but was not accepted by his older brothers and relatives as he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dranivia
Dranivia was an 18th-century Lau Province, Lauan chief and noble of the Vuanirewa dynasty. He was the third son of Uluilakeba I and last recorded member of the noble household, Naivi, to hold the title Roko Sau of the Lau Islands. He is referred to as an usurper and often oral history does not include hims as a Roko Sau. He is said to have snatched the chieftainship during the absence of his uncle Matawalu from Lakeba, and without the consent of the Vuanirewa. On hearing of his nephew's treachery, Matawalu returned from Bau (island), Bau and reasserted his authority, while Dranivia was touring the Southern Lau islands. Dranivia immediately returned to Lakeba which precipitated in kin slaying amongst the Vuanirewa. Dranivia was defeated and he fled with his supporters to Nayau and establishing the village of Liku. It is recorded that Dranivia's aspiration for power does not end here. Matawalu himself was slain on Lakeba by his other nephew Roko Malani, Malani, son of Rasolo. On hea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Niumataiwalu
Niumataiwalu was a Fijian language, Fijian high Tribal chief, chief. Etymology The name ''Niumataiwalu'', translated as "I came first to Walu beach", was in memory of Naosara. Family Niumataiwalu's father, Delaivugalei, was the brother of Qoma, whose father was Kalouyalewa. Niumataiwalu had three wives and multiple children; his recorded wives and children, in order of seniority, were: * By Radini Levuka **Banuve Baleivavalagi (father of Tanoa Visawaqa) * By his first wife, Tarau of Totoya **Sivoki''Bernice P. Bishop Museum Bulletin''. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum. **Uluilakeba I ** Rasolo ** Mokoi (Fiji), Mokoi * By his second wife, Uma of Nukunuku ** Matawalu * By his third wife (name unknown), from Cakaudrove Province, Cakaudrove **Lubati References {{Portal, Biography Further reading *''Yalo i Viti: Shades of Viti'' – a Fiji Museum Catalogue: page 173; by Fergus Clunie, Fiji Museum, and Julia Brooke-White (1986) *''Folk-Lore: A Quarterly Review of Myth, Tradition ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lau Islands
The Lau Islands (also called the Lau Group, the Eastern Group, the Eastern Archipelago) of Fiji are situated in the southern Pacific Ocean, just east of the Koro Sea. Of this chain of about sixty islands and islets, about thirty are inhabited. The Lau Group covers a land area of 188 square miles (487 square km), and had a population of 10,683 at the most recent census in 2007. While most of the northern Lau Group are high islands of volcanic origin, those of the south are mostly carbonate low islands. Administratively the islands belong to Lau Province. History The United Kingdom, British explorer James Cook reached Vatoa in 1774. By the time of the discovery of the Ono Group in 1820, the Lau archipelago was the most mapped area of Fiji. Political unity came late to the Lau Islands. Historically, they comprised three territories: the Northern Lau Islands, the Southern Lau Islands, and the Moala Islands. Around 1855, the renegade Tongan prince Enele Ma'afu with the help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rasolo
Rasolo was a Fijian High Chief. Family Father of Rasolo was Chief Niumataiwalu of Lakeba. Rasolo's mother was Lady Tarau of Totoya. Rasolo was a brother of Lady Sivoki and Uluilakeba I and half-brother of Matawalu. Rasolo's first wife was Lady Laufitu. Their son was Roko Malani. Rasolo's second wife was from Lakeba. She was the mother of Soroaqali and Lalaciwa to Rasolo. Lady Radavu was the third wife of Rasolo, and was the mother of Taliai Tupou. Biography Rasolo became the third '' Roko Sau'' of the Lau Islands and first installed holder of the title '' Tu'i Nayau''. According to the oral history, Rasolo was exiled to Nayau. He is considered to be the progenitor of the noble households Matailakeba and Vatuwaqa.''Pacific Islands Monthly''. "The first ''Tui Nayau'' was ''Roko'' Rasolo, ''Ratu'' Sir Kamisese's great-great-great grandfather." It was under the rule of Rasolo that the invading Bauan forces were driven from Lakeba Lakeba (pronounced ) is an isla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bau Island
Bau (pronounced ) is a small island in Fiji, off the east coast of the main island of Viti Levu. Bau rose to prominence in the mid-1800s and became Fiji's dominant power; until its cession to Kingdom of Great Britain, Britain, it has maintained its influence in politics and leadership right through to modern Fiji. Due to its sacred nature, foreigners have to apply for a permit to visit. Territories and landmarks Bau (village), Bau is the capital of the Kubuna, Kubuna Confederacy (Kubuna Tribe) and the chiefly centre of Tailevu Province. It is divided into three villages: Bau (village), Bau, Lasakau and Soso. * ''Vatanitawake'' temple is the spirithouse (''bure kalou'') of the chiefs and a historic community hall * the ''Rara'' is a community green in front of the temple and the ''Ulu ni Vuaka'' assembly house * Methodist Church, built from the remains of the other 25 ''bure kalou''. It is Fiji's oldest Christianity, Christian church (building), church. The stone at the altar was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fijian Chiefs
Fijian may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to the country of Fiji * The Fijians, persons from Fiji, or of Fijian descent. For more information about the Fijian people, see: ** Demographics of Fiji ** Culture of Fiji * The Fijian language * Fijian cuisine See also * List of Fijians This list comprises Fijian citizens, and some foreigners associated with Fiji. For the sake of size, persons who could be listed under multiple categories should generally be listed only under the category for which they are best known. The ter ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roko Malani
''Roko (title), Roko'' Malani (died 1833) was high chief of the Fijian island of Lakeba. He held the title ''Tui Nayau'' (paramount chief of the Lau Islands) and was a popular chief. He increased the influence the island of Lakeba had in Fiji. The first Christian missionaries arrived in Fiji in 1830 at Malani's request, these were three Tahitian missionaries of the London Missionary Society. Malani's younger brother, Taliai Tupou, succeeded him as ''Tui Nayau'' after Malani's death in 1833. Malani's son, Vuetasau, was among the first Fijians to convert to Christianity. References Sources * * * {{Cite book, url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rFJEj1h5Q2AC&q=Malani&pg=PA65, title=The inheritance of hope : John Hunt : apostle of Fiji, last=Thornley, first=Andrew, date=2000, publisher=Institute of Pacific Studies, the University of the South Pacific, isbn=9820201594, oclc=47830991 Fijian chiefs Politics of Fiji Tui Nayau 1833 deaths People from Lakeba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cicia
Cicia () is a Fijian island of the Lau Group. One of the Northern Lau Islands, Cicia is volcanic and is composed of raised coral. Its area is . Cicia is inhabited and has a Public Works Department depot, a jetty, and an airstrip, Cicia Airport. There are five villages on the island namely: Lomati, Mabula, Naceva, Natokalau and Tarakua. Tarakua is the chiefly village, with its chief being paramount on Cicia. There is a road which encircles the island and connects all villages. There are two agricultural estates. The local economy mainly depends on copra. The Australian magpie ''(Gymnorhina tibicen)'' was introduced to Cicia in order to control coconut pests and is now endemic to the island. Declared Organic Island 2013 The Organic Island Cicia has committed to having 100% of its farm agriculture produced organically. In June 2013 the island's leaders declared Cicia organic, and this has been certified by COMA. The agency worked with farmers to explain the Participatory Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tongans
Tongans or Tongan people are a Polynesian ethnic group native to Tonga, a Polynesian archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. Tongans represent more than 98% of the inhabitants of Tonga. The rest are European (the majority are British), mixed European, and other Pacific Islanders. There also are several hundred Chinese. Almost two-thirds of the population live on its main island, Tongatapu. Although an increasing number of Tongans have moved into the only urban and commercial center, Nukualofa, where European and Indigenous cultural and living patterns have blended, village life and kinship ties continue to be important throughout the country. Everyday life is heavily influenced by Polynesian traditions and especially by the Christian faith; for example, all commerce and entertainment activities cease from midnight Saturday until midnight Sunday, and the constitution declares the Sabbath to be sacred, forever. Other important Christian denominations include Methodists (Free Wesleya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
