One of the highlights of the ceremony was when Dr Ratu Dovi, Roko Tui Bau, as cup bearer, presented the yaqona to Ratu George. Copyright © 2020 Fiji Times Limited. Women sat in pairs, opposite each other at distances along the entire length of the route. The keynote of the ceremony was set when Ratu Edward Tugi Tuivanuavou Cakobau, Ratu George’s first cousin, presented him with a tabua, pledging the Bau people’s loyalty and the loyalty of all those associated with Bau. More than 3000 Fijian people were at Bau Island on September 18, 1959, when Ratu Sir George Kadavulevu Cakobau, OBE, was formally invested as Vunivalu and Tui Kaba. Josh Addo-Carr: Melbourne Streets - Duration: 4:52. The next in line to drink was Ratu Popi Seniloli Qaranivalu of Naitasiri, Ratu George’s father’s namesake. Is It Mere Rhetorics or Just Deep Anger & Bitterness by The Author? Intelligentsiya is made up of Fiji Islanders who are libertarians in their own way and who cherish the free flow of news, ideas and information and will peacefully resist any attempts by the country's military rulers to stifle free speech. Below is an eye-opening excerpt from The Fiji Times in 1959 detailing the installation of Ratu Sir George Cakobau as the Vunivalu and Tui Kaba at the chiefly island of Bau. Vunivalu of Bau to be installed 07:08 Today (24 April 2012) Report by: Masimeke Latianara Moves are underway to install the Vunivalu of Bau, the paramount Chief of the Kubuna Confederacy. Before the ceremony began five signals were given on the lali. David Jacobs 4,884 views. Ratu Dovi stoode poised, then turned paused in the traditional custom, keeping in time with the chant, and as soon as it stopped, took a few paces. Free. 4:52. This week, we take you on a new journey of discovery regarding the important role of the Tunidau and why the Vunivalu clan could have never forsaken him and his people. Solomon PM's colours oh! This was the end of the chiefly yaqona. When Ratu George entered the vakatunuloa the tama was given. 11 February, 2018, 12:00 am Below is an eye-opening excerpt from The Fiji Times in 1959 detailing the installation of Ratu Sir George Cakobau as … Vunivalu of Kubuna Bau Installation 2018 (3) - Duration: 3:41. Marist 7s: Farmers surprise 7s giants in Suva, UK court jails former Fijian British Army soldier, Rabuka labels board members as ‘highly unsatisfactory’, Fiji health workers warned about refusing to work afterhours, Marist 7s: Tabadamu crowned champs after defeating Police White, Davis: I want to thank the Prime Minister. The thousands of Fijians present represented Bau, Tailevu Cakaudrove, Naitasiri, Kadavu and Serua.