Faitohi

On 8th February 2007, the faitohi ceremony for Kiu Tau 'i Vai Kaho (groom-to-be) and Hon. Titilupe Fanetupou Vava'u Tuita (bride-to-be) was held at the residence of Hon. Tuita and HRH Princess Salote Mafile'o Pilolevu (parents of the bride-to-be).

 

 

 

 From Left to right: Hon Havea Tu'iteiho, Hon. Tuita, Kiu (groom), 'Akau'ola

 

During the faitohi, Kiu Tau 'i Vai Kaho and his family approached the Hon. Tuita to seek permission to ask for Hon. Titilupe Fanetupou Vava'u Tuita's  hand in marriage.  Kiu's family prepared and brought the 'umu puaka (cooked pig), kava toho (Kava tree) and kau 'ufi 'e tolu (30 yams).  Women from Kiu's side of the family also had to make cakes and present handicrafts such as fala (mats), ngatu (tapa) and a fihu (white mat).  

 

Meaofa 

 

 Guests were welcomed to the house by the Hon. Tuita and speeches were made by Matapule (Talking Chiefs) from both families - Ulamatatoa from Vava'u's side and Taimi Folau from Kiu's side.