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Cakobau family yet to confirm new Vunivalu of Bau

Cakobau family yet to confirm new Vunivalu of Bau

By fijivillage.com
26/05/2012
Discussions on who will be the new Turaga na Vunivalu of Bau is currently underway.

The Cakobau family will confirm the rightful title holder before the Vanua is informed.

The title has been vacant since 1989 when Ratu Sir George Cakobau passed away. 

The Cakobau brothers including Ratu Joji Cakobau and Ratu Epenisa Cakobau are present in the meeting.

Ratu Joji Cakobau is the eldest son of the late Ratu Sir George Cakobau from his first marriage. 

Ratu Epenisa Cakobau is the eldest son from his second marriage.

Ratu Sir George Cakobau's eldest child is Adi Samanunu Talakuli. 

The Turaga na Vunivalu ni Bau is also the Paramount Chief of the Kubuna Confederacy. 

It has been stated that the holder of the title must be a high ranking member of the Tui Kaba clan.


Story by: Watisoni Butabua 
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