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Back in History | A chief, a vigil, a nation

Summary by FijiTimes
In the early hours of a quiet Lakeba morning, the people of Lau witnessed a moment that would echo through Fijian history. As recorded by The Fiji Times journalist Stan Ritova just days after the event, Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara — already a towering political figure — completed the sacred rituals confirming his installation as Sau-ni-Vanua, the Overlord of Lau. The final act was deeply rooted in tradition: an all-night vigil inside the chiefly hous…
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FijiTimes broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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