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Rotumans urged to celebrate their special day

Torika Tokalau
Saturday, May 12, 2012

THE people from the district of Juju from the island of Rotuma are calling on more Rotumans to join in the fun of Rotuma Day today at the Tattersalls Leisure Centre.

"We have such an exciting program for everyone to enjoy," chairperson of host district, Juju Agatha Ferei said.

The first day of Rotuma Day was held yesterday with the day especially dedicated to the young people from Rotuma.

Celebrations included competitions in basket weaving, cultural act, coconut husking and scraping, traditional way of lighting a fire using sticks and a farmers competition.

"The highlight of day-one was the kirkirsasa and comtemporary dance from the USP Rotuman Students Association," Mrs Ferei said.

"Tomorrow (today) we have even better programs with a competition of cultural dancing from the seven districts in Rotuma."

Day-two of Rotuma Day celebrations will begin at 9am.

This year's theme is 'Rotuman cultural heritage through sharing and nurturing'.