In
Fijian, Turaga is the word for a
man.
The ''Turaga-ni-Koro'' is a title for the head of a village (''Koro''), who is usually elected or appointed by the villagers. As kind of city administrator or mayor, he plays a key role in the modern
Fijian government structure and is paid a small government allowance.
Similarly, the chief of a ''Mataqali'' (clan) is known as the ''Turaga-ni-mataqali''. The exact historical status of the Turaga played an important role in conflicts regarding
common landownership.
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Other uses
Turaga was used by The LEGO Group for their toy line Bionicle.
References
See also
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House of Chiefs (Fiji)
Fijian culture
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