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Updated: July 8, 2025
Suddenly some one looked round and saw me sensation whispers of "papalangai" were heard on all sides, and looks of astonishment were cast in my direction. Certainly my entrance to Natondre could not have been more dramatic, and I believe that they almost thought that I had fallen from the skies, which is the literal meaning of the word "papalangai." Mock War-Scene at the Chief's House.
War Ceremonies and Dances at Natondre Described The Great Chief of Nambukaluku The Dances continued A Fijian Feast A Native Orator The Ceremonies concluded The Journey continued A Wonderful Fungus The bark of the rare Golden Dove leads to its Capture Return to more Civilised Parts The Author as Guest of a high Fijian Prince and Princess A souvenir of Seddon Arrival at Suva.
Toward evening we arrived at the large town of Nambukaluku, where we disembarked. Except for a few old men and children we found it deserted, and we learned that the "Buli," who is a very important chief, had gone to stay at the village of Natondre for some important ceremonies for a few days, and most of the inhabitants had gone with him.
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