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THE chiefly village of Nauluvatu, Nakelo in Tailevu was a sea of black and white yesterday as about 2000 people of all walks of life gathered to farewell the late Adi Litia Samanunu Cakobau Talakuli.
Adi Samanunu's brother, Ratu Joji Cakobau, led the pallbearers from her mother's village of Namata in Tailevu, as they solemnly carried her coffin to the Ratu Apenisa Memorial Church in Nauluvatu before her final journey to the chiefly burial ground of Nakauniceva.
The traditional warriors, with their clubs, guarded the village green to ensure that everyone followed protocol as the people of Nakelo farewelled the wife of their chief, the Radini vanua of Nakelo.
FINAL JOURNEY ... Pallbearers carry the coffin of Adi Samanunu Talakuli Cakobau to the sau tabu at Nakelo in Tailevu yesterday.
Rev Tuikilakila Waqairatu from the Methodist Church gave the sermon in front of the packed church service at Nakelo.
President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, the first lady Adi Koila Nailatikau, the Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa, and chiefs from the various provinces in Fiji gathered at the village to farewell the former Fiji ambassador to Malaysia and eldest daughter of the late Vunivalu of Bau and former Governor General Ratu Sir George Cakobau.
In his euology, the chief spokesman of Rara Nakelo, Poasa Ratu said Adi Samanunu would always be remembered as a down to earth and caring princess from the chiefly family of Bau.
He said the people of Nakelo were blessed to have Adi Samanunu as the wife of their chief. Mr Ratu said Adi Samanunu was gentle and was well trained to serve her people. He added she fully understood her role and her purpose in life. Adi Samanunu is survived by her husband Ratu Manasa Talakuli.
Adi Samanunu, a former politician and diplomat was the eldest child of Ratu Sir George Cakobau, the late Vunivalu of Bau and Governor-General of Fiji. Adi Samanunu held a number of senior positions in the government and was the Minister for Fijian Affairs in 1994 and 1995, and was considered as a candidate for the vice presidency in 1997.
She was Fiji's High Commissioner to Malaysia and Thailand. Adi Samanunu was appointed to the Senate in 2006 as one of nine nominees of government and she was also appointed to Cabinet as a minister without portfolio.
Adi Samanunu will be remembered as being down-to-earth and caring princess from the chiefly family of Bau Island. Yesterday the vanua heard that Adi Samanunu was gentle and was well trained to serve her people and she understood her role and her purpose in life.
The vanua heard that Adi Samanunu loved her family and the people of Nakelo dearly. Mourners heard about the other side of Adi Samanunu. She was a great dancer and was well versed with ballroom dancing, the two-step, waltz and rock'n roll moves. It effectively showed a different side of Adi Samanunu, one that was a far contrast to her unassuming nature.
Adi Samanunu was also a pioneer student when St Joseph's Secondary School was established in Suva, before she travelled to Sydney to further her education. Adi Samanunu will be remembered for many things by those who knew her well. For those who were fortunate to cross paths with her, she was a role model. Yesterday her death saw chiefly families come together in a show of unity and affection for someone special.
Adi Samanunu was an advocate for love, respect and affection for one another.
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Love and respect
Fred Wesley
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Saturday, June 23, 2012
PEOPLE from all walks of life gathered at the chiefly village of Nauluvatu, Nakelo in Tailevu yesterday to farewell the late Adi Samanunu Cakobau Talakuli.
She was Fiji's High Commissioner to Malaysia and Thailand. Adi Samanunu was appointed to the Senate in 2006 as one of nine nominees of government and she was also appointed to Cabinet as a minister without portfolio.
Adi Samanunu will be remembered as being down-to-earth and caring princess from the chiefly family of Bau Island. Yesterday the vanua heard that Adi Samanunu was gentle and was well trained to serve her people and she understood her role and her purpose in life.
The vanua heard that Adi Samanunu loved her family and the people of Nakelo dearly. Mourners heard about the other side of Adi Samanunu. She was a great dancer and was well versed with ballroom dancing, the two-step, waltz and rock'n roll moves. It effectively showed a different side of Adi Samanunu, one that was a far contrast to her unassuming nature.
Adi Samanunu was also a pioneer student when St Joseph's Secondary School was established in Suva, before she travelled to Sydney to further her education. Adi Samanunu will be remembered for many things by those who knew her well. For those who were fortunate to cross paths with her, she was a role model. Yesterday her death saw chiefly families come together in a show of unity and affection for someone special.
Adi Samanunu was an advocate for love, respect and affection for one another.
As we go about our tasks today, let us take time out to consider those who matter to us.
Let us take time out to acknowledge our loved ones.
Respect and love are two important words. Adi Samanunu spoke of them often, we are told.
Sometimes, in the fast-paced world we now live in, we forget who we are and the many people who matter to us.
Perhaps, we need to slow down and re-examine our priorities. We need to do this to show those who really matter that we appreciate them.
Let us take time out to acknowledge our loved ones.
Respect and love are two important words. Adi Samanunu spoke of them often, we are told.
Sometimes, in the fast-paced world we now live in, we forget who we are and the many people who matter to us.
Perhaps, we need to slow down and re-examine our priorities. We need to do this to show those who really matter that we appreciate them.
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