Bau
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Kumi Verata Warriors Arrive on Bau to Guard the Na Turaga na Taukei Naisogolaca Household During Nailatikau Funeral
Warriors from Kumi Village arrive on Bau Island to guard the Naisogolaca household as Fiji marks the passing of a high chief and former head of state. The bati’s arrival signals the start of solemn mourning rituals—an enduring display of duty, protection, and the intertwined ties of vanua, mataqali, and yavusa.