Head of School of Mechanic Engineering at the Fiji National University Joji Marau will be attending Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th birthday celebration in May.
Marau will be no ordinary guest as he will be exhibiting his prestigious handiwork, the authentic traditional ‘Drua’ or canoe which will be the centre piece during the Queen’s birthday celebration.
Marau said he never dreamt that he will be displaying his handiwork at the Queen’s birthday for the whole world to see.
Marau said it is indeed an honour.
The canoe named Adi Eta was designed and built by Marau and four other craftsmen.
He said the double hull canoe stands at 8 metres in length and 2.15 metres in width and is made from the Damanu tree found in the interior of Viti Levu in Nakorosule, Naitasiri.
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