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Rotumans in NZ ensure their values, culture and language remain strong

Rotumans in NZ ensure their values, culture and language remain strong
Guests from left, Agatha Ferei, her husband and Fiji Rotuman group chair Pasirio Fuirivai, Gagaj (chief) Tomanov, Pastor George Aptinko, NZ Rotuma group chair Gabe Penjueli, Minister Aupito William Sio, Youth MP for Mangere 'Alakihihifo Vailala, and TV pr

Rotumans in New Zealand are being urged to support each other to ensure their values, culture and language remain strong.

Hundreds of Rotumans celebrated the end of their language and culture week in Auckland this weekend.

Fiji's High Commissioner to New Zealand, Filimone Waqabaca called on Fijians living in New Zealand to come out of isolation and support each other.


Fiji High Commissioner to NZ Filimone Waqabaca. [Photo: Christine Rovoi]

He says Rotuma is in Fiji, and as a multicultural country all the various ethnic groups should participate in each other's functions.


Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio takes his message on language and culture to the youth of Rotuma. [Photo: Christine Rovoi]

Waqabaca says he hoped to see more Fijians at future events organised by the various ethnic groups from Fiji.

He also praised the progress towards protecting the language, culture and values of the Fijian communities in New Zealand.

[Source:RNZ]

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