Tubou

Tubou is a village on the Fijian island of Lakeba, with a population of about 2,000.[1] One of eight villages on Lakeba, it is considered the capital of the Lau Islands, being the seat of the Vuanirewa clan, a powerful chiefly family[2] from which Fiji's longtime Prime Minister and President, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara (1920–2004)[1][3] and one of Fiji's famous cricketers I. L. Bula (born 1921), hailed.

The Tongan-Fijian warlord Enele Ma'afu, who conquered much of eastern and northern Fiji in the mid-19th century, is buried in Tubou,[4] as are Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna (1888–1958), Fiji's first modern statesman,[5] and Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara.[3] Many early Christian missionaries are also buried in Tubou.

References

  1. ^ a b Ratubalavu, Unaisi (29 November 2021). "Back in History: Ratu Mara hosts chiefs". Fiji Times. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Rebirth of Fiji's Great Council of Chiefs is underway". RNZ National. 24 May 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Fijians pay tribute to Somare". RNZ National. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Things to know about Enele Ma'afu". Fiji Times. 24 January 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  5. ^ Simmons, Matilda (29 October 2017). "The return of Ratu Sukuna". Fiji Times. Retrieved 29 May 2023.

18°13′48″S 178°48′0″W / 18.23000°S 178.80000°W / -18.23000; -178.80000


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