At the 32:22 minute mark is the music from a band named Vaga Drokadroka Ni Saqani (Green Parrot of Saqani) and the lead singer is Pela's uncle the high chief of Saqani who received our Sevusevu and was telling the story about the house. #hiddengem

@josaiatuinaosara2020

8 ай бұрын

Isa.... the last time that I saw Mr Daugunu was way back in 1992 when he was still with the police force in Savusavu. Miau Bula re a Turaga!

@whooshkaboomie

8 ай бұрын

Wowser a bonus !I was going to leave a comment about the fantastic editing and putting in that song from Vaga Drokadroka ni Saqani (an old skool fav sigidrigi group of mine)...then to later read in the comments that the Chief, Pela's uncle was the lead singer of the group. Just beautiful and what a awesome vlog. Thank you and vinaka vakalevu for the upload. This really made my day...Loloma tu yani, from a home sick Fijian in Colorado USA.

Bula Vinaka ❤my Fijian sister and brother. I was so moved watching this vlog. I will be in Fiji in March 2025 and I have a feeling I will stay there forever. Greetings from England

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thank you. We're glad that you enjoyed this vlog. Appreciate the support🙏🏽

@alexueara4266

8 ай бұрын

I can be your tour guide lf your up to it 😊😁

@DeafboyGalau-mk3ip

4 ай бұрын

​@@alexueara4266😂 I think she said I don't need😂 it 😂😊

Just shared this with all of my family. My dads generation left Fiji and me and my cousins are now living in New Zealand, Australia, the States, England. This is so relatable. Vinaka vaka levu 🙏🏽

Now this is what we Fijians a known for ❣️this video took me back home 😢

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely! That's the magic of storytelling - it has the power to transport us back to our roots. We're so glad to hear that our video resonated with you and brought a touch of home.

Isa thank you for this. Was very touching to hear the speeches and to learn that their mum had passed on. The prayer made me tear up, so simple yet so deep. He prayed for blessings, prayed for good health and prayed for their good sails. The simple things that make our lives worthwhile. Isa. So glad I watched this.

@WakaFamily

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and supporting and commenting.! Appreciate you

This is wholesome 😢 Honestly it’s a different feeling visiting our “koro ni vasu” without our Mother’s presence especially meeting our Momo you’ll know that we’re not alone in this world ❤this video is just heartwarming 🤍

It's so touching and heartwarming to watch this video. Reminds me so much of Samoa and the way they joke and talk about their lives. Yeah, this is our lives, our relationships with our familes are so important to us, need more videos like this. God Bless

8:32 The whole of Fiji is on a budget after the "Budget” Oh I felt that 🥶

@pelasiovereakula5420

8 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

😂

Big vinaka vakalevu to the Waka Family (including Tui) for covering this story of my beloved Koro ni Vasu! This story will be a cherished memory forever! Loloma va bibi vei emudou ece a we'aqu, vei Momo Kaia, emudou a a tavalequ ei na taciqu tauco'o. Eitou sa loloma tu atu mai Canada 🇨🇦 #touqaisotaviro

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

We love you and thanks for letting SB a part of your family for the day. Your koro ni vasu is full of amazing people

@callmeTui

8 ай бұрын

Vina'a brother!!! Thank you for taking us to your mother's village.🤙🏼

@alabaster624

8 ай бұрын

Going back to my koro ni vasu has been on my heart lately. 😢 This vlog has truly inspired me to do just that soonest! Vinaka Waka family, Pela and family for this inspiring vlog to our young generation. ❤❤

@timocicabenauli249

7 ай бұрын

Sa rauta me dau vola sere o stee, ni vasu ena vanua ni dau lagasere

Very heartwarming and touching. Those are those people that your mom loved them dearly too. For them your return is just like your mother retuning too. Got me teared up. 🥲 Another great Vlog Waka!!

As an Indian, my eyes swelled up listening the way the Elder prayed and blessed you guys! That was soooo wholesome to watch...!!!

Enjoyed watching your videos man Keep it coming.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thank you bro! Appreciate the support🙏🏽

I loved what you said at the end about "Susu Madrai" which most of the kids are now days. There are more people living away from their villages now because of being successful people with their children being brought up in towns and cities. I was fortunate that we use to go for holidays at my grandparents farm in Lomaivuna. Thats how I knew about farming and we had the best time there because we had cousins and friends. I tip my hat to you for taking your family back to the village. Most of us aren't as courageous as you guys. Thanks for the video...brought back memories.

Thank you for videos and Sti and Pela going back to mother's village. The house built in 1956 is still in good condition.

Thank you for taking us into this village in Saqani. My dad was posted to teach in Natadra when that school started. Vanua toto'a dina. Vanua va'aturaga, da matalau ni mauco'ona tu a maroroi ni 'oda i tovo a i tau'ei. Mo nu 'alougata ti'o a we'ada.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

You're most welcome! It's wonderful to hear about your dad's connection to Natadra. It's amazing how places hold such special memories for people. We're glad we could bring you back to those times through our vlog.

Greetings from Papua New Guinea. I am a great fan of Waka Family I enjoy the fun and laughter and the simplicity of Melanesian lifestyle. The English subtitles on the Rugby story made my arvo.. keep the content coming..#Wakafan

Hilarious, heartwarming and beautifully captured. Moving ending there felt every word and rightfully mentioned, no shame in acknowledging who we are and the ability to reconnect with our roots.

Great contents man.. its a good reminder of how important it is to value our roots especially our maternal links which is usually ignored. We fail to realize that without it, we would not even be in existence today. I'm sure Pela's mom would be all smiling seeing them fulfilling one of her last wishes. You guys just inspired so many fijians today. Great job Waka❤👏👏👏

Well said mate, Respect.

Isa...the love of a family is life's greatest blessings

Wow! This is so heart warming. We're fresh back from Fiji and were able to visit my village in Ra after 7 years. I was also able to introduce my husband (who isn't Fijian). It was amazing to witness a warm welcome and gratitude for our visit. To reconnect and witness how strong the family ties are, and reassured that this is our home and we are to never forget that- is something we don't see or experience living abroad. This hit close to home. Getting back to our roots definitely shifts or realigns something within. Highly recommend fam living abroad to take the time to connect with our roots. Thank you for sharing!

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Hey thank you so much for sharing your heartwarming experience! It sounds like your trip back to Ra was truly special, and introducing your husband to your roots must've been such a beautiful moment. It's amazing how strong those family ties can be, right? That feeling of belonging is something truly unique. So glad our vlog resonated with you. Here's to staying connected with our roots! 🏠

Isa loved this vlog very much, thank you for sharing. Very nostalgic yet informative vlog about our customs and traditions. Some protocols and traditions we witnessed growing up yet i took for granted. But now being the age where we're the adults having to perform these very protocols it hits different. Seeing Pela get nervous about his speech reminds me of cousins or uncles getting prepped to present or represent on behalf of the incoming guest. As much as i say im not traditional there are some aspects of my culture that is just incredibly sacred and beautiful and makes me feel at home. I lost it when the uncle started praying and blessing the guests😢 that was so heartwarming. Made me miss my Koro ni vasu and my family there. Continue the excellent work Waka fam and team!

Origins, family and brotherhood values! Thank you for the video Waka Family. Warm fuzzy vibes 🙏😊

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you

Wow this made me cry beautyfull Godbless bless my pacificans❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

We appreciate you for the support🙏🏽

This was absolutely beautiful to watch. Recently found that I have Fijian roots. Loved that you guys gave an insight on protocol and tradition. 🫶🫶🫶

Love the Bula shirt

Was an awesome video . This is one of the best vlogs from the Waka . Glad you accompanied my Kai’s to their koronivasu.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the vlog. Your support means a lot to us. If there's anything in particular you'd like to see more of in future vlogs, feel free to let us know. Stay tuned for more adventures with the Waka family!

Thank you for sharing this beautiful heart touching story....going back to your mum's village is the best plan that will keep you connected with your family ❤️🙏

Bula Sia from Wellington, Isa Vinaka vakalevu, for this video, feels like we're back in the village. Gauna cava tale Noqu Koro Lomani. Noqu Vuvale Natadra 🇫🇯

This is truly beautiful! Pela's uncle, the chief, is indeed a cool dude. An impressive village. I'm astonished that in 1956 they imported timber for all those houses and other buildings. Mustve been quite a progressive village (given it's remoteness).And also astonishing that the houses have survived all these years. Thank you so much for sharing the sevusevu. Jon, I hope you were richly blessed for your kindness and generosity. Loving the drone views.❤

isa missing mom 😢on this vlog got to show we will never forget our moms and women who have sacrificed so much for love

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

So true

Special edition here. Never forget your roots. Thank you for this ❤️

Good to see the fijian tradition still very much intact...isa and the chat baleta na matai ni valekau in 1957... back to the maternal roots, 😔 Koronivasu… Awesome to hear stories from the Colonial era, and the talanoa session about rugby match 😂. BACK TO THE ROOTS! Keep it coming Waka Family 🙏

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

We will!

Love hear storys from old people...thanks for taking clips for this❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Those stories need to be told

I was anticipating the sevusevu until the moment deary cousin ended up presenting it instead. I cracked up.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

It was one of the highlights of our trip😂

@nailapeter51

8 ай бұрын

@@WakaFamily The effort he puts in while rehearsing in the truck on the way there. I was rooting for him ... Lol! Thank God for cousins...

That's was hilarious 😂 the sevusevu part 🤣The guy who did the real sevusevu is even funnier bought it from the shop lolss😂😂

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

The two brothers who did the sevusevu and the one who said the funny story in the end are the funniest ones 😂

@jfiji5964

8 ай бұрын

@@WakaFamily 🤣🤣made my night

Awww. Got emotional at the end 🥹 Great VLOG and awesome message 😊

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

Awww...love the content of this vlog...keep it coming!!!!❤❤❤

Greetings From Cardwell NQLD!..a Maori Who Escaped NZ! lol❤

@WakaFamily

6 ай бұрын

Ever miss home?

Very good editing skills, love the vlog guys need more of them and a very wholesome video❤❤❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

This vlog is so switch on. When I say switch on I mean the video, camera angles , drone shots are too good and yes the content I like it, going back to your roots. Thank you Waka family for the video reminding some of us to go back to our roots

Now my favorite video so far. Good stuff guys. Stay blessed.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback:)! We’re gonna start going longer with the videos so hopefully you like the new style.

Been away from home for a long time This vlog just made me so emotional 😭 … Thanks for sharing this beautiful video Sema lesu to your waka(roots)100% Keeping it real❤️🇫🇯✅

I use to visit Labasa on my semester breaks, while my younger sister was studying Nursing. Beautiful Town and Wonderful People. I suggest if you go there try going to the river banks and buy a "pasela". A fish parcel only sold in Labasa..Your taste buds will have a Party. The only place in Fiji where fish bundles are sold at a affordable price. Only two places in Fiji where you will always feel Welcome, Nadroga and Vanualevu. Kemudou Tu Ga Noqu Naita kei Kemudou Noqu Tauvu🥰 Sa loloma tu yani mai na Waisiliva.

@WakaFamily

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

Totoka.Wonderful story. Maintain your link and everything that comes with it. Vinaka Waka.

Bula sia Pela ei Stee, missing Nini too. Vinaa Waka for bringing me with you to my village Saqani. Haven’t been in a while, but yes planning to take my two as well. Was good to see the Buli Saqani uncle of mine just as I remember him. Wonderful editing and vlog. Blessings cuzzies Pela and Stee.

Very heartwarming. Vinaka vakalevu Waka Family

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support🙏🏽

Vinaka Vakalevu for this clip… to view Saqani from the air is another level… va’a Bula ti’o i na Vanua, Miau Si’a Be’a i na a vanua vei cedra na Turaga Buli Saqani…Vina’a Va’alevu na veibulagoci ena talanoa ni tara vale 😂😂😂 Toto’a dina

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Vinaka! We appreciate the support🙏🏽

Hi I'm from calgary canada 🇨🇦. This guys are from which place nice to see wake back on you tube 😊

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Saqani which is in Vanua Levu

Thank you for sharing this story. It was really cool to see Pela and Stee in this video and it was very heartwarming seeing them return to their koro ni vasu. Thank you also for the perspective of susu madrai, that's a cool reminder!

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Pela listen to Steve..introduction comes first..lol..amazing to see you back

Great content reminding us of our roots and culture, the subtitles for the sevusevu made it more interesting . Roots is always home. Vinaka

❤ this episode!

Guys, DOU BULA VINAKA KECE…..y’all video here was emotional to watch. I could sense the warmth of your uncle and cousins receiving y’all upon your arrival in the village…..sentiments I hear like Isaaaa Isaaaa that speaks volumes of their appreciation and happy seeing you all coming through to pay a visit… Your uncle is such a cool Gentleman. He was definitely happy to see you all again…🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you all so much for sharing your wonderful trip. Means so much the close family ties that we so treasure, especially when our parents pass away, we all have our families together to share life with and journey on…👌👌👏👏👍👍 Love the story about the BLUE HOUSE when it was built. Amazing history there. 👏👏👏👏👏👍 Vinaka vakalevu. Have a wonderful day. Watching from California USA 🇺🇸

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the awesome comment and hope you return to Fiji soon! Much love

Thank you guys for this video, surely your mum will be smiling from above seeing you fulfilling her wishes/request…❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you for the wonderful journey going back to your roots segment. Everything you said at the end was amazing.

"Back to your roots" nice one guys ... Vinaka

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

That’s why it’s our tagline:)

Love this video

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support 🙏

Nothing beats the feeling of going back to the village ❤.

Love this ❤❤ Thank you for this vlog bro. Was enjoying and laughing all the way through and then the last bit, that makes cry. Thank you so much. My Best video of the year ❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

A roller coaster of emotions, huh? 😂 glad that you enjoyed it and we appreciate the support 🙏

Loved this video guys, we get to see a real slice of life and a taste of the Fijian ways. Keep them coming!

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

A littl slice:)

Thank you for sharing you story Just saw the Family at Saqani and their reactions ❤ Their is so much Mana taciqu 🙌

Kava session was beautiful with all the laughter..that's what Family is all about...bless you all.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

So true. We live for those story times:)

We stand in n the shoulders of our fore fathers. What a great vlog to remind us to cherish family. Vinaka vakalevu!

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

So true

Isa basha’s bakery! Use to walk that steep hill of delailabasa everyday ,many moons ago, going to buy bread from basha’s. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏼

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

A staple of Labasa:)!

💯💯💯

Totoka vakaoti this video....❤❤ One of the best Vlog ❤❤

Watching from the UK 🇬🇧 missing home, thank you Waka Family, for sharing your adventures from home

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Too Good Bro, keep up the Good Work and Thank you for sharing.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Bro, very nice,l from Vanuatu, Thanks for clif that I see ❤ Love it, God bless you all

@WakaFamily

7 ай бұрын

Appreciate you!

@Waka Family, mahn! I so appreciate all that you are doing and posting on this platform... your stories are inspirational to many. I am a proud Macu'ata and also following some of your clips! You should have asked the Uncle (the Tui) to sing for you guys! Next time, perhaps! 😁 Loloma levu & God bless, from Suva.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

We appreciate the support 🙏

This is how we are always when we go back home to visit🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for this❤️🙏

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

So true!

Totoka na clip… view from the air is another level…

Nice

Story about the police height requirement is hilarious...Good stuff brother!!!

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a bunch for tuning in! Yeah, that height requirement had us laughing too - imagine being told to go eat more veggies as a recruitment strategy! 🥦🥕 Classic! Glad you enjoyed it

@nacanielitabua3143

8 ай бұрын

@@WakaFamily 😂😂..."Eat bele"...lol...Indeed a classic

Vinaka waka family !! Love the vlog .

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

We appreciate the kindness!

Thanks for sharing this vlog ❤❤❤

Ae, Bulabula o ubuku 🥰… Isa lei Nasova🎶… Loloma levu🙏🙏.. appreciate this… vina valevu!

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

love the ending message... good one Waka

Awesome content ❤❤

Wow I learned alot......it was emotional. I'm from Wainika, Tokina o Tawake but haven't been there. By watching this makes me want to go to my Village.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Do it! You’re never too far gone to visit. Your family awaits. That’s what this video shows

Love the content of this video. ❤❤❤❤❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Isa o Namoro 😅😅😅😅 Totoka nai talanoa kemudou na wekaqu.. #backtoyourroots Vinaka WAKA family for the vlog

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Namoro man😂 warming up alone

Nice one worth the Watch Kalougata tiko

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

Oh yeah so emotional watching this vlog vinaka valevu❤❤❤.

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

We appreciate you.!

Amazing vlog showcasing the Fijian culture! Vinaka

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Great vlog Waka family really touching for those two guys going back to their mothers village.

@WakaFamily

5 ай бұрын

For sure. This Janine of our favorites ever

Isa bro that school is where I use to train ,cheers man love and support to Ur channel from Suva lami side vnk

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the support! 🙏

This was beautiful. ❤

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching.

Love watching this 💗💗Bulabula sia tuga o nku Momo Kata😍

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Indeed he is doing well. Fish everyday 😜

Big thumbs up 🔥♥️🙌

Know That Sweating Feeling When Livin In NQLD!..Winter da BEST Up Here!!!

Beautiful village 😊

Chayyyy Stee big belt brother….

Isa in Fiji the mother's side is so dearly respected even during a death, it is the mothers side who has the rights to handle the body until burial. It is customary duty of the maternal side to hold the deceased s body one last time just as a mother would do. The mother's side normally does the last reguregu after which they takeover the duty of care until the body laid. This custom was born from the idea of mother's love.

Awesome

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Appreciate you

Awesome vlog

@WakaFamily

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback

Bless you brother

@WakaFamily

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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