is a broad term in the
Rotuman language to describe the ceremonies and gatherings of
Rotuman culture. In particular, it refers to the ceremonies involved in celebrating the achievements of people of high rank, or identifying their elevation to important positions of authority within
Fiji
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or internationally. have been held for
Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki upon elevation to being the head of
Judiciary of Fiji, and to
Major General George Konrote when he became
Commander
Commander (commonly abbreviated as Cmdr.) is a common naval officer rank as well as a job title in many army, armies. Commander is also used as a rank or title in other formal organizations, including several police forces. In several countri ...
of
UNIFIL.
References
Bibliography
* {{Cite book , last=Inia , first=Elizabeth Kafonika Makarita , url=https://books.google.com/books?id=S3m-WYv0cgQC , title=Katoʻaga: Rotuman Ceremonies , date=2001 , publisher=Institute of Pacific Studies, University of the South Pacific , isbn=978-982-02-0341-9 , language=en
Ceremonies
Rotuma