Vunivalu of Bau installed after 33 year wait

Ratu Epenisa Seru Cakobau (centre) being escorted into the village.

On a day when ancient Fijian ceremonies were revived and magnificently on display, Ratu Epenisa Seru Cakobau was formally installed as the Vunivalu of Bau on Friday 10th March 2023.

The much anticipated installation of the Vunivalu of Bau brought to closure a long-standing dispute about who should be the rightful successor in title to the previous holder, Ratu Sir George Cakobau, a former Governor General of Fiji.

The installation of the new Vunivalu of Bau was enabled by a recent meeting and agreement within the Tokatoka Vunivalu, that Ratu Epenisa Cakobau be accorded . . .

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