An emotional eulogy from the Tui Nakelo, Ratu Manasa Talakuli during the funeral service of his wife, Adi Samanunu Talakuli, called on the Cakobau brothers from Bau to love each other during these trying times.
Speaking on behalf of the Tui Nakelo, chiefly herald, Poasa Ratu said that the Tui Nakelo's advice to his brothers-in-law, Ratu Joji Cakobau and Ratu Epenisa Cakobau is to love and respect one another while the decision on the appointment of the Vunivalu of Bau title is made.
Ratu said that the Tui Nakelo and the Vanua really miss Adi Samanunu.
Adi Samanunu was laid to rest at the Sautabu in Nakelo in the last hour.
The funeral included traditional warriors and the beating of the lali as the late Adi Samanunu was taken from her residence to the church and then to the chiefly burial ground.
More than a thousand people attended the service including President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the First Lady Adi Koila Nailatikau, Marama Na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa, the Tui Tavua, a delegation from Tonga, high chiefs from various provinces and people from all walks of life.
Adi Samanunu was the eldest child of the late Ratu Sir George Cakobau.
She was also a former Minister for Fijian Affairs, senator and former Ambassador to Malaysia.
Story by: Rusiate Baleilevuka, Vijay Narayan and Tokasa Rainima
