Rotumans to celebrate Rotuma Day

By fijivillage.com

12/05/2011

Rotuma will today be hosting President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau as Chief Guest for Rotuma Day Celebrations.

Ratu Epeli will be witnessing the impact of the Rotuma Island Development Program.

Back in Suva, Rotuma Day celebrations will be held at the National Gymnasium.

Committee organiser Rosie Semisi said there are going to be a lot of entertainment, cultural activities and contemporary dance by the Rako Group, a traditional art exhibition, and there will be a men’s crop show and a cultural fashion show.

The celebration is also a time where the there will be a revival of the Rotuman tattoos by various artists.

Story by: William Waqavakatoga

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