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Fijian Language Week important for preserving itaukei

12:46 pm on 7 October 2020

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A Fijian living in New Zealand says Fijian Language Week is important for the preserving the language - also known as iTaukei, which is declining in use.

The 2020 Fijian Language theme is 'Noqu Vosa, Noqu iSema Bula' which translates to: 'my language, my living link'.

Usaia Gaunavou is the cultural officer for the Waikato University Fijian Students Associaiton

He told Māni Dunlop about the history and importance of the iTaukei language.