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. 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. "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.

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