Akuila Qalo to lead traditional installation of Tui Nayau tomorrow

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Akuila Qalo to lead traditional installation of Tui Nayau tomorrow

By Iliana Biutu

07/07/2025

63-year-old Akuila Qalo.[Image: Yavusa o Maumi Narocivo Lau]

63-year-old Akuila Qalo, from the Matanivanua clan of Vuinayau will be traditionally installing the Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara tomorrow.

Qalo is also the leader of the Vuinayau clan.

He says the clan is ready for the installation ceremony.

Qalo says after the installation tomorrow, they will take the Tui Nayau back to Lakeba, where he will be installed as the Sau ni Vanua o Lau.

The 63-year-old says he hopes the Vanua of Lau will support this important occasion, as it is one of the most significant events in the whole of Lau.

The ceremony for the installation of the Tui Nayau Sau ni Vanua o Lau will be held tomorrow, while the installation ceremony of the Tui Lau will be held in Tubou on Thursday.

We will provide live coverage of the two installation ceremonies on our website, facebook and YouTube pages, fijivillage and VITIFM.

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