The Abandoned Village of Oso.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- In this episode, I visit the abandoned village of "Oso" in the district of Ba on the north coast of the main island of Fiji, Viti Levu. The village is a foundation village and home of the ancestral god of the Tabanivono people. The god is called Nabai and he is still believed to reside there. It is also a place of spirit temples known as "bure kalou" and a vanished, ancient way of life. If that wasn't all, the Tabanivono were at the centre of a tragedy in 1873 that went to the heart of why Fiji became a British colony in 1874. There is very little left of old "Oso". Most of the archaeological remains have sunken into the soggy land which is usually prone to flooding in the rainy season. There is a creek that goes around it that has probably formed from what used to be a man-made, defensive ditch built hundreds of years ago. Nevertheless, there is a deep and profound presence of something profound, mysterious, and otherwordly. That at least is the feeling I and my colleagues on this expedition got. Maybe it was just the beautiful location. I'll leave you viewers to make up your own mind.
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I do admire your enthusiasm to walk through those bush. Thank you for the history behind the land you were on.
I didn't mind that so much as the wet, marshy ground: Phew! My feet got very wet! :)
Thank you mate, for giving a bit of life to these old stories that most Fijians don't acknowledge. Christianity has a way of eliminating these stories to myths and nothing more than a time of the devil
Thanks for watching. I hope you've subscribed! 😃😃
@@Blissful-6 I agree. The Christian missionaries of the mid-19th century specifically told Fijians to forget about their past and their ancient gods. Even today, as I explore that past, many local villagers are curious about my own interest. By the way, for some odd reason, I couldn't reply to your previous comment about loving my channel. Thank you. I could see your comment but something in TH-cam's makeup wasn't allowing me to reply. Again, thank you.
@@Blissful-6 Well said. There’s so much history out here and across the Pacific.
There is also a Yavusa Tabanivono in Nadroga.Heard stories they're somewhat related too.
Yes, they’re related. Tabanivono have an amazing history. 😃
Mr Khan sa makutu dina o iko kei nomu itokani mai Denarau na adventures respect
Vinaka! 😃🙌🏼🇫🇯🙏🏽
Such an interesting story, love this!
Thank you! Lots more to come! I hope you’ve subscribed? 😃😃
Wow beautiful stories, I never knew all this places existed. Keep up the great work Azeem
Vinaka, Rocky.
Beautiful, love watching every bit of it. Thank you Azeem
Thank you, Babita! I’m always encouraged by your kind support. 😃
Interesting video
I love historical places
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Hi mate 😁 I like this one ..very interesting
Hey, thanks, Alipate!
Oh wow
Thank you for this video. Very interesting indeed.
Thanks for watching, KATO. 😃
So sparsely populated it is like they all wanted bright lights and towns and cities some have gone to other countries.
Very educational videos thanks
Thanks for watching! 😃😃
Yavusa Tabanivono Vono Kadavu people ancestral connections as far there as well. They also wanted to see bright lights and abandoned their Yavusa origins
Yes, very strong connection. The turaga-ni-yavusa told me during a talanoa session we had over kava that their official story dating from 1914 was kept with the Native Lands Commission and in the Fijian iTaukei language. He had a copy and read it to me. It records the true story of how the Tabanivono land was stolen from them and the circumstances leading to the Burns family massacre in 1873. The Tabanivono are the real victims in the story. To this day, the Tabanivono have not had justice.
Priestly village yes vanua ni Bete Tutu vakavanua. Cannot even find a vono tree there right. So might be they went to as far as Kadavu looking for Vono Trees. The salusalu of Kadavu province. Very good channel Mr Khan. You Archeologist Anthropoligist right yeah good very good.
Quite possible they did. So many more stories to tell about the Tabanivono. I haven’t finished. I’ll return to it in a forthcoming vlog.
This is interesting 🥰🥰👍
Thank you, Unna! 😃🫶🏽🙏🏽👌🏽
@@ThePaleBlueDot New subscriber here🥰👍👍
@@una2000 Thank you! Lots more content to come! 😃🙏🏽✌🏽🇮🇹
Thank you 💖
You are so welcome!
Wow
Nabai isaaaaaaaa the remaining people still there. Good the rest looked for good fish sources in Kadavu.
Yes, the ancestral Vu, Nabai. Absolutely fascinating story.
Just came from Australia to Fiji. In nadi right now bro
Nice one! Are you in qurantine?
All good lovely
Thank you 😊
Isaaaaaa Mr Khan came to see Oso the abandoned village in Fiji Islands
While there was no such to see at Oso, the stories and documents kept by the turaga-ni-yavusa were invaluable. Moreover, he could date himself to being the 16th generation turaga-ni-yavusa. The Tabanivono are excellent at maintaining their ancient stories.
Wow looks beautiful! Hows the weather looking? I'll be flying into fiji in a couple days....
Vert wet at the moment.
Wow! Did you use an underwater camera? "The god is called Nabai and he is still believed to reside there." I think God just resides in Fiji, period. I mean look at the vegetation, the sun, the ocean, the songs and dances...it is a divine country...But on a serious note, would love to know more about Gods of Fiji, before it was turned Christian. Those Gods have a stronger connection to the land and the people.
Hi Charu. I have a GoPro which is capable of underwater videography. Alas, on this occasion I chickened out and used some stock footage! 😃😃 Yes, I agree with you. I'm fascinated by the the ancient Fijian way of life. There is so much to explore and understand. It keeps me on my toes! 😃
@@ThePaleBlueDot Ha ha, we all cheat!! I have to go back and watch the video, and will return with more questions. Thanks for bringing Fiji to us. Glad to see your channel grow.
@@charuuppal7043 No problem. I look forward to your questions! :)
@@ThePaleBlueDot Yes will do soon. Also, since yesterday was Holi, here are some scenes from Fiji. Hope they interest you...listen to the music and the beats....not the best videos, but it is over a decade old. overlook the spellings and some other mistakes, just listen to the music. th-cam.com/video/MrICQqcU6tY/w-d-xo.html
@@charuuppal7043 Thank you! I attended a celebration of Holi earlier this evening at an Indo-Fijian venue called the Girmit Cultural Centre in a place called Lautoka. It was very low-key as the rain was falling torrentially and had been since yesterday. I did take some photos which I'll post in the Community Post later. :)
Dang I don’t know who is at fault we both at fault
I would agree, Yung ming, but the provocation and injustice against the Tabanivono was considerable. My sympathies are with them. 👍🏽✌🏽👌🏽
I dont know whos at fault the Europeans who bought the land or the natives ... back then it was kinda scary messing with the indigenous fijians
It was a scary time, Christine. However, Fijians were being ruthlessly exploited either for their land or labour.