Part 3 of 3 Salat se Rotuma -- Passage to Rotuma - a beautiful remote island in the Pacific

[@hell_awaitz]

i cried at the end of this. im also half rotuman half australian and this has made me realise how much i have taken for granted my roots on the island. i lived there for 3 years in my teens and i will always remember it as the abolsolute best time of my life. Being a little rebel smoking, drinking kissing chicks, bon fire partys in motusa, going to school with no shoes on and getting whipped by the teachers :) . living in australia i often forget about this part of myself but it is something i will now cherish even more than ever after watching this. im 26 now and have only been back once recently which was amazing although all my old friends had moved on and off into the world. im gunna call my dad now and tell him i fuckin love him cause even though he lives just down the road i havnt seen him for a while. his names eliesa fiu. LOVE YOU DAD

[@leevailawrence2437]

Yeah I can't stop my tears And I'm certainly not surprised by!!!... Having Rotuman Heritage is always with me and with my children, and generations to come #@hanisiofproudrotuman.

[@georgeduilomaloma2744]

I went to Rotuma in 1983 on the Tui Tai vessel for a church pioneering association annual General meeting over a period of 4 days. It was my first trip to the island and boy, it was just so lovely and beautiful with great scenery all around the island. Some villages I recall were Ahau where govt station based, Itumuta. Noatau Pepjei Oinafa where wharf is , and the food was so mouth watering and yummy the fakei island dessert that was a meal.on its own plenty of pork chicken and their traditional island delicacies done in coconut milk was the icing on the cake, to say the least. Went for a motor bike ride they don't wear helmets there as they go only about 20 kph maximum they are still careful though. Saw a few pigs go running in front of the bike and some alongside it as well to join the ride too, very friendly pigs they were. What a great island to visit, it was a wonderful and sensational trip, I actually cried when we had to depart as I made some friends there and very sad to leave them behind as they looked after me very well like real brothers and that I will always remember and cherish forever.

[@fancynika9559]

I watched all ur videos of returning to Rotuma. Im Micronesian & i left home when i 8 y/o & now i am 34. I could not watch without crying. I have nvr went back to visit my home.

[@Iakona2009]

Thanks Ngaire and Tagata Pasifika......you highlighted many things we Rotumans face when it come to travel to the island and the isolation of Rotuma......you also celebrated the beauty of our island, our people, our culture, our heritage.......your story is touching and heartwarming. Having been to Rotuma five times makes me proud to be Rotuman......Noaia e kelak ne is famor Rotuma.

[@Life_with_Sai]

What an inspiration story for all islanders to cherish your paradise home. Thank you Ngaire. Amazing journey

[@angeliqueamour4452]

OK, part 3 made me cry, so emotional. Arohanui/Ofa atu lahi Rotuma if I could say it in Rotuman I would but 4 now here's english version: I love you heaps Rotuma!! Still unspoiled by the plague of destruction by westerners.

[@manjulatimaloa4072]

Makes me miss home more. Wishing I'd be able to visit mums village In Rotuman when I go back to Fiji. Lovely story

[@PascalAlick]

Greetings from Vanuatu. Your story is very inspired...indeed we all have to know and re-visit where our 'roots' are! Thanks from a greater Pasifika family.

[@TravelingTribe685]

This is so cool. I know some rotuman, infact my first rotuman I met was here in oz. Some rotumans say they originally came from samoa, and some reject that claim. Lol. I know the story, and I dont blame you for denying it lol. I know that rotuman speak fijian too. I think Rotuma is an island group part of the fijian country. A lot is lost in time. Our history, our language and culture. I'm samoan and I believe 100% the samoa we know today is not samoa of old. Regardless of the corruption of modern day age, and influence of the western society. We must preserve what we have now. Before we lose what we have, forever in sands of time. I love how you have reached out and embraced your culture, and restored the knowledge of where you came from. Not only for your own satisfaction but for the benefit of your daughter too. The future light bearers, who would shed light to the darkness of the past, eroding away as time ticks by. Alofa atu❤

[@ravneelraj309]

Its such a beautiful n emotional video. Thanks a lot. Love the scenery videos of rotuma. The best part was when Rotuma got spotted from the boat

[@Onetime8224]

Going back to your people,to your ancestors.........awesome story and very rich culture.

[@NanzSua]

beautiful doc. moved me, as an islander who resides in one country and comes from 2 diff pacific islands of Micron and Polynesia I realize the impttance of knowing n understanding our different cultures...this documentary has made me realize that I am need to celebrate who I am, where I come from and make an effort to set foot in those countries... god bless u n ur family

[@ananaiamoreni2376]

It's an emotional cover.... beautiful island and friendly people....

[@sitivenihicks1176]

I cried the whole video...my great grandfather is from Rotuma and non of us have returned....Thank you so much for the lovely video..Vinaka

[@georgeliga1140]

If you ever get a chance to go to Rotuma , please do . I have been to Rotuma three times living there for months at a time and its just a wonderful experience . You have to experience it for yourself .

[@nightstarfour]

Thank you so much for your beautiful 3 part videos! It had me in tears…So thankful for having had the opportunity to visit our beautiful island with my children while my dad was still alive. I hope to take my grandchildren to visit Rotuma one day soon❤️

[@cosmicreality7422]

Thank you for sharing your roots. God bless.

[@thomassolepa4294]

We love our mumu here in PNG. Just like the Rotumans love their lovo , Samoans their umu and Maori their hangi. Our Island food best is best and keeps the family connected. Thank you Ngaire for the lovely story in tracing your roots back to Rotuma island.

[@mleolahi80]

What a awesome piece! Loved it loved it. Reminded me of my 1st trip to Savaii.

[@laaulilauago5812]

Wished I could go to Rotuma to make connections because my great great grandmother was Rotuman...Looks a beautiful place.

[@ribbonelta6897]

im a polynesian inspiring by this 3 video.... theirs a saying "always remember were you came from".

[@colorofthewind85]

So warm and touching. You can really feel the spirit of family and love in every frame. :)

[@r0ckw00f]

thank you Ngaire and Tagata Pacifika - Iam touched watching this.. Iam a full rotuman but I believe there is some Tongan from my father's side.. had tears running down.. what a lovely place and I just read part of Mesulama Titifannua's extracts on Rotuma and its history. Faieksa

[@tokasathompson1030]

this movie made me fill like a Rotuman too. I could stop my tears. Thankyou for sharing Fuata.

[@J_e_n_k_o]

Faisksia for this video. Brought a tear to my eye. Xx

[@saltpan8005]

Thank you for sharing such a moving beautiful story.

[@bxv121]

Awesome. much love from nyc. half rotuman half fijian. mom side is rotuman from Oinafa, Lopta Hofta

[@letsTAKObout_it]

This was a beautiful journey. It was so touching to see you and your daughter connect, plus your dad's excitement about your journey.

[@kenneth.mailtiriman9786]

Thankyou for sharing. It IS indeed a very beautiful island. By thé way I am from Vanuatu,but living in New Caledonia .

[@SimpleRotuman]

thank you for this 3part inspiring video. Fai'aksia

[@TheAirtrans]

This is so amazing.Bought tears n memories of own history n grandparents xxxx

[@Paatuki]

What a beautiful story! Congratulations Ngaire for making the journey to Rotuma with Ruby. It's wonderful to see the island of friends I went to school with.

[@husilamea]

noaia! Ngaire and Tagata Pasifika. thank you soo much for doing this.

[@ThowieBass]

I love the videos. I have Rotuma roots too, and I am so ashamed of how selfish I have become. Thank you for making this video. I am seriously considering going back to the island of my roots.

[@junfemmarquez7593]

Very touching story. Beautiful island for beautiful people. God bless you all Rotumans!

[@ActuallyCandyCake]

I'm a Samoan/Tongan/Fijian who fell in love with a Rotuman man from Motusa. Before we get married I wanted to embrace what my fiance's culture and what it was all about. Even after growing up in Fiji, I never fully understood why so many Rotuman's loved going back to the island. It is beautiful beyond belief. I am learning the Rotuman and I'll be proud to pass on the culture with my fiance to our children. I will ensure that our kids will never forget their roots for many generations. Fai'aksea

[@robertkafoa9284]

I am so PROUD of U!!! Ngaire Fuata

[@mypoo6790]

Very inspiring, reconnecting with the ancestral lands is paramount to identity. Alofa aku kele mo lokuma, maise moku akoa a le pasefika, much love from samoa !

[@pacificskycrew]

wow, foaksia Tagatapasifika and aunty ngaire for an awesome doco...hopefully my turn next year..hanisi'of

[@BSSP13]

Very nice story, very emotional and well done for tracing and proud of your roots.

[@JEB2024]

My dad always told me in samoan "A person knows his own blood" Time in time again iv witness people meeting their family for the very first time and connect straight away. My dear mum is part Rotuman.. Little i know about it.. Let alone ever trying to trace back relatives. But who knows... Maybe one day ill go visit this island and perhaps i will feel or sense a connecton. I love your video! Thank you for sharing. God bless you and your family. :)

[@issysaro7792]

I o dau bula, that was very heart warming.. Isa vinaka vaka levu. Beautiful Video footage.

[@ThePULIGI]

What a Beatiful place Rotuma, much Love from Savai'i/Samoa p.s. We all related! Lol

[@MariellasialoaJione]

Hanis ia ..Mapiga Alexsio watching this video made me remember you and all your kindness and love showed towards us...May you forever rest in love mapiag ❤

[@lizzypleul2445]

Much alofa from Aotearoa 😢💜💚🙏🏽

[@djlilcrizproductions]

Wow what a Story !!!

[@serkatt9709]

what a very beautiful story+inspiring ... it relates to me as well.... ★★★★★★

[@dreamer19962]

This is beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

[@penaianagata6738]

awesome

[@izadoraalbert9073]

Proud Rotuman Right here❤❤✌

[@aaronm8694]

I have to go here.

[@rotumanbby]

my favourite song @ 1:11 - Noa'ia

[@WekaDigitalMediaNZ]

Great story Ngaire :)

[@chiefrocker19]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ttapuiaga]

I hav Rotuman blood, thas Y I love Rotuma

[@SheenaBoie]

😢❤❤❤

[@Gday09]

🙏😘😍👌☝️

[@TheAsiaCentury]

tears on ur pillow

[@SheenaBoie]

😢