Fijian Chiefly Families United
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What was one of the most important Fijian marriages in years and probably the most interesting social event of the year in Fiji, took place on September 22, when Ratu Kamisese K. T. Mara, son of Ratu Tevia Uluilakeba, Tui Nayau, and Adi Lusiana Qolikoro, was married to Adi [?]itia Lalabalavu Tuisawau, daughter of Ratu George C. Tuisawau. Roko Tui Dreketi, and Adi Asenaca Vosai’lagi, Radi Dreketi.
This marriage links two of the greatest chiefly families sf Fiji. The ceremony at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Suva, was performed by the Rt. Rev. V. Foley. SM.
Roman Catholic Bishop of Fiji, and it was attended by a large congregation, which included high Government officials and representatives of every community in Fiji.
A reception was held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Suva, and this was followed later by Fijian marriage ceremonies. atu Mara, now an Administration official, has had a distinguished scholastic and athletic career at the University of New Zealand and at Oxford, where he spent about four years. There he became the first Fijian Oxford “Blue.”
TOP (left to right): J. L. VosaUagi (groomsman), Naceba (bridesmaid).
Ratu Mara and his bride, Adi Eci (bridesmaid), Ratu G. K. Cakobau (best man).
LOWER (left to right): The bride’s mother, Adi Asenaca Vosailagi; the bride and groom; Ratu E. T. T. Cahabau, master-of-ceremonies; and the bride’s father, Ratu G. Tuisawau.