The Village Butchers: The Funeral Feast🇫🇯

In the Fijian culture when there is a funeral as a host you have to prepare a lot of food for the guests and people attending the funeral. In this case there is a funeral in my village and therefore men and women in the village has to work together to make sure that the village can feed all the guests and people during the week of the funeral.
Therefore I am documenting the cooking team that are preparing all the food and all the process behind it.
#villagelife #food #cooking

[@wootang5288]

We as Samoans have massive respect for our Fijian brothers...down to earth people and are very peaceful with so much respect...

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@smasher8543]

Malo Uso❤

[@KALONAPIXELS]

This is true Melanesian culture. Very similar to Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. Greetings brothers in Melanesia 💪

[@ezycashcenterallimited885]

As a Fijian Indian from Ra i have attended and help my villagers preparing for the funerals. We have so much respect for a Fijian culture and we get the same treatment.Just two months ago my Mum past away and the whole village got together as one family.Our village life teachers us lots about ups and downs and the most important our culture & tradition. Thanks a lot brother for sharing this beautiful video and God bless all. Vinaka. Kai Ra.

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka brother and yes you are right. Thanks for watching 😊

[@PopiliuWaidranuykbe]

ara na yadra

[@ezycashcenterallimited885]

@@PopiliuWaidranuykbe Yadra vinaka

[@ezycashcenterallimited885]

@@uraiatabua Vinaka brother.

[@eddietomasi6164]

I'a SA ara na yadra brother 😂😂. We have to go bk home because our way of life is the best.

[@ch6406]

watching from new caledonia kanaky .we have so much respect for a fijian culture. And we do the same here for a funeral in our tribe. Melanesia way of life.Thanks for sharing God bless !!

[@uraiatabua]

Thanks bro. Yes our pacific cultures are Rich and vast and that is the reason i want to showcase it to the World. Thanks for watching

[@karenannstrates9691]

Uraia, it was exceptionally brave of you to experience AND film this Fijian cultural tradition. I saw how you were traumatised by the slaughtering of the cow, but in my opinion, this may be a more humane way than the West's mass breed and slaughterhouse method. We are so removed from the realities of how meat sits neatly on our supermarket shelf. So ... well done ... brave and exceptionally pioneering to show us a fly on the wall film of how it is done. The meal prep was so interesting - no wonder Fijians have huge biceps lifting gigantic pots of water and food. I really felt this episode shed light on the true, authentic fijian lifestyle in the village. I guess we would all love to taste fresh meat like that, must have been so tasty! Please thank all your cousins and friends for being so willing to share their home and life with us. God Bless.

[@uraiatabua]

Bula Karen, maybe you are right about the humane way. I didnt look at it from that perspective. The food was so good and you could Really taste that the Meat was so Fresh. Haha yeah, these guys looks like they have been lifting weights their whole life but I guess its their active lifestyle and the foods they eat. Ill make sure ill tell them that you Said thank you. Vinaka Karen and Thanks for watching 😊

[@vivienoliphant7221]

In South Africa we do exactly the same thing at our furneral.

[@uraiatabua]

Bula Vivien, I learned something New today and Thanks for sharing it 😊 I guess People are not so different even though we might live in different continents 😊

[@kamalnadan6114]

I have watched this vlog over 20 times and I still can't have enough of it. It's too gooda, especially when you accidentally spilled the grog and said..."eh magaichinen"....absolutely hilarious 😂

[@uraiatabua]

Haha Thank you brother. It is the Best vlog i have done so far. So much laughter in that video 😂

[@dwenmoses5065]

This is one of the best thing in Fiji!! Boys are always the first ones to be in front preparing food!! Even lovo and so,, not like other Pacific Island Countries were women are the ones to prepare food. For example in Solomon Islands, women will be the ones to prepare food!! This is not a surprise cos I was in Fiji for 3 years studied in USP, so I witnessed it myself! Thanks for the vlog brother, from the Solomons.

[@uraiatabua]

Yes brother its Nice that the guys do the cooking 😊 Thank you bro for watching 😊

[@jont.a83]

In Tonga the mens prepare the lovo or umu and do the slaughtering,womens stay inside preparing only breakfast and tea or coffee drinks when the mens needs it

[@sorinealabartholomew5134]

GB by

[@henetongotea3214]

Maybe only Solomon Islands like that brother😂😂😂 Tonga and Samoas men prepare the food as well. Nothing but love though

[@islandgirl6576]

Isa, when were you at USP?

[@etsnation4961]

Watching from NZ. Awesome video bro! The cooks/chefs are the unsung heroes of any occasion. As a Cook Islander raised in NZ we pretty much do the same except we use gas ovens. But the open fire cooking is the way to go! Loved watching this! 🤟

[@uraiatabua]

Thanks bro. I guess it is a pacific thing 😊 vinaka and Thanks for watching 😊

[@tammymoodie684]

They seem so happy . I love hearing the laughter

[@uraiatabua]

Yes you laugh so much when you spend time in the village 😊

[@maiaki8703]

Greeting from NZ, I love watching your videos they are very natural and bring me back closer to my culture too, I used to live in Fiji Suva, New Town, and schooled at Delainamasi Government school in 2004, Fijians are the most friendly and humble people on earth, trust me they are very fit, fast and strong.

[@marcellotolomaeakadi5424]

Awesome...Just love the culture,,values,,and the ethics....This Melanisian Spirit..❤️❤️❤️ from 🇸🇧🇸🇧

[@uraiatabua]

Yes the culture is Rich 😊

[@navareafarm2601]

Totoka na bula ena na koro, Uraia.....thank for sharing your experience and showing daily Fijian village life to the world..glad that you are enjoying every seconds of village life

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and thanks for watching 😊

[@michaelaisea6664]

Amazing job boys....that's what you call real men....can do everything from prepping to cooking and serving...cheers...

[@arrivingone]

Watching this video of fijian life from NZ. Very brave of you to witness and thanks for not showing the slaughter as it would of been traumatic for me as well, but it is what it is.

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@oyg_sekona5887]

Everything half an hour yea 😁 BT hey love da channel... Love da culture💯 keep up da great work... 🇹🇴 🇼🇸 🇫🇯

[@uraiatabua]

Half an hour just to be safe 😂

[@Ngaa_Whetu]

Enjoy these videos and the Fijian Humour, makes me miss my Fijian brothers. Thanks for sharing your journey in reconnecting back to your roots!

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@kellykwaisu201]

bro I've been watching your videos for some time now and I have to say this one is the best. love the part when catching the cow🤣🤣can't wait for your next video. Sending love from Papua New Guinea❤🖤🧡

[@uraiatabua]

Bula to you in PNG from Fiji. 😊Thank you brother. Yeah the catching cow part was hilarious. It was the highlight for me😂😂

[@evemason3456]

I shared your anxiety when the others were trying to kill that cow. Thanks for not showing it. You're right, we need to respect that this is the way of life for people.

[@uraiatabua]

I hope my facial expressions were enough for People to understand that it was not worth showing 😊 and Thanks for understanding the way of life for the locals. Vinaka and Thanks for watching 😊

[@evemason3456]

@@uraiatabua Let me take this opportunity to tell you how well put together your videos are. They are some of the best 'A day in the life of....' videos of anywhere in the world. I also watch 'The Pale Blue Dot'. His videos about Fiji are also really good but he is more of an outsider, he's like a tourist. I watch many of these types of videos about different countries from around the world and I can't help noticing the difference in presentation quality and substance. You manage to explain Fijian village life and culture in a very comprehensive way. You are also aware of what the observer needs to understand. You have journalistic skills.

[@uraiatabua]

@@evemason3456 Thank you for those kind words. It Really means alot because we have been putting alot of work into showcasing the Way of life of the Fijian People. Much more to come in the future. Vinaka😊

[@evemason3456]

@@uraiatabua Ok, looking forward to that!

[@WyseLevatia]

“Taste like this will touch your heart and curuma your elbow”🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 vinaka Joe😂 39:05

[@miimetuap518]

Kiaorana 🇨🇰Bula vanaka 🇫🇯 love all your videos best in the world 🌎 can't wait for more make me want to move too fiji and live the paradise life Can use show the people how to roll the suke please

[@wellbbq]

Now I have to go back to FIJI so I can experience this cultural tradition...

[@uraiatabua]

Village life too good. Thanks for watching 😊

[@Cocooosjj]

Thank you for your videos !! Born in fiji but I moved away when I was little, always loved my culture and I wanted to learn more since I kinda felt far away from it. These videos make me feel at home, thank you !! 😄🫶💗 love from Italy !!

[@uraiatabua]

More to come. Thanks for watching 😊

[@raiskari8439]

I really enjoy watching your content. I have been binge watching today. Thank you for showing the real fijian way of life. Kum! 😂😂

[@uraiatabua]

Kumm yani 😂 Thank you and Thanks for watching. More to come 😊

[@aziziluhur]

Condolences for the family, in a way, seems like you guys love to work together and accomplish good things

[@djonalexander3628]

32:27 "little bit of vetsin" segaaai ...sa sova kece qori😆🤣🤣🤣...anyways good Content bro. Fun to watch and entertaining. Kept me and my family glued to the screen and enjoying every clip...God bless you and the village of Navuti.

[@uraiatabua]

Sova kece yani me kana vinaka ga 😂😂 Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@williamdaurewa1568]

Wananavu braas... Too good the video. Unplugged Fijian humor at it's best.

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka bro. Io bula va nakoro at its finest. Thanks for watching 😊

[@robertpalega1986]

Watching all your videos from Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Thank you for sharing, and will continue to support.

[@ha-y-nkinealoha1852]

Awesome video brother fresh meat like that way better than the supermarket. Island style all day!!! God Bless you all from Hawaii. ✌💙😊

[@uraiatabua]

Yes it is. Thanks for watching 😊

[@duncansorulen6444]

One love bro, great video! Melanesian Way. Hello from 🇵🇬

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka my pacific brother and Thanks for watching 😊

[@Samizouza]

Chopsuey with fresh beef for the win, always a peace of mind just like in any other village whenever it comes to outdoor cooking.

[@uraiatabua]

Yes its so good 😊

[@dropkick4440]

Awesome video. I was born and bred in Turangi and kicked around with arf breed Islanders Samoan, Tongan and Fijian myself a Raro. Christmas time was the best we would go to each other's house and eat each others food. Only thing that sucked for us was the Rugby

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@Samizouza]

Of course the rugby is where true loyalties come out 🤣

[@kaluagrace9002]

Such brave young men, under the overseeing and supervision of the uncles at a distance. To be sure the boys do it correctly. Awesome. A skill the young men must learn thru out life to become the next generation of The providers of their village. The grown men are the respectful "Ole School' mentors and teachers. Teaching the young men to become responsible providers. So proud of these fine young Fijian men carrying on the teachings that they also will pass down to future generations of the village. Keep the tradition, and never let the city or progress change your ways of customs and ways of life. I cry with tears of appreciation for your awesome videos. Thank you..

[@KALONAPIXELS]

Our culture is so much similar. In particular, that of funerals and bride price. We are one people. We are Melanesians. Greetings from Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 my Fijian brothers. Loved the video and hope to share my culture with you guys too.

[@VCULTURE010]

All these guys are so well equip.. So good.

[@eronimatai9867]

Take out the lewena's, we put small salt to prevent the garlic from jump out..Rogo Re a vamacala Tau Josese..😂😂..

[@uraiatabua]

Haha😂 tavale Josese is a gem 😊 vinaka tau for watching 😊

[@rhuukesefsm2988]

Hello hello from Micronesia love your channel bro ❤️

[@uraiatabua]

Bula brother thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@travellingboys3818]

The perfect team to catch the cow bro 😁😁🐂🐂🐂🐂🐂

[@uraiatabua]

Dream team when it comes to catching cows but the camera was scared AF 😂

[@telutufuaakiga4034]

Love the video the village The people and the food ❤❤

[@eskay4993]

Wow 1hr 6mins !!! Awesome 🤙🤙 💝RIL🙏

[@uraiatabua]

Yes 2 days of intense vlogging. It was the hardest vlog i have done so far but worth it. Thank you for watching 😊

[@waitahamangi]

Motoriki beef stew..heart touching 🤣 Good video bro... #OnBoardBaby

[@uraiatabua]

Yes it is heart touching. Im glad you are “On Board” with that 😂😂 vinaka brother for watching 😊

[@waitahamangi]

@@uraiatabua on board bro 🤣

[@bulourobanakadavu1261]

Interesting videos presented by my Turaga Naitas.. Enjoy watching all the activities involved with our traditional Fijian funeral preps. 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍 Vinaka vakalevu, Turaga Naita UTabua. 🤝🤝

[@Rayvon69]

BULA! Bro this was awesome thanks so much for sharing 👍. My wife just returned from Fiji she was in Suva on business we hope to return with our family. We would like to visit a village where real Fiji life like this video is like. Kia ora my brother 😃

[@uraiatabua]

Bula vinaka bro. Yes go to the village bro or find a resort/hotel away from the tourist spots because its more authentic there. Vinaka bro and Thanks for watching 😊

[@uso_teej]

Dang that's one beautiful Fijian girl 30:32. Wow. Natural beauty

[@uraiatabua]

Many beautiful girls in lomaiviti 😁😂

[@stretchh2o]

18:27 couldnt stop laughing at your "holy moly" 🤣

[@uraiatabua]

Haha i was scared 😂

[@veronicawong7817]

Hi Uraia my name is veronica, I find your videos awesome and interesting im a new subscriber. Keep up the good vlogging.

[@uraiatabua]

Bula Veronica. Thank you for being a subscriber and thanks for watching. More to come, Vinaka 😊

[@stonevatu5821]

Totoka dina boso na vei video kece , big Fan bosoo. Qai cawiri tu mai vaqo i savu2 mai kau yaqona yni

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka tau. Io dua na siga keitou na tour yani vaqori i Vanua levu 😊

[@johndfsio9906]

Talofa from nz Love the video bro

[@positivevibrations5083]

I went back to savusavu Dec 14 2018 when my Mom passed family got together as one this reminded me of that great video

[@uraiatabua]

Fijian life too good. Thanks for watching 😊

[@positivevibrations5083]

Man really like to meet you one day I've been living in us since 70 ok keep in touch I'm going back to savusavu soon let's hook up

[@positivevibrations5083]

I have property in savusavu let's make it happen down by the airport next to nukubalavu

[@positivevibrations5083]

B me

[@Heretobreakfree]

Much respect to y'all and the village my bucket list is to go too Fiji one day y'all live in the best place in the world and the people so nice one day I will go there someday

[@mcgoondianaruth2187]

Your videos are awesome and you make me homesick 😇🌺🌴💓😢 My best memories are of growing up in the village, I miss it every day! Your videos make me feel proud to be Fijian and also it's very comforting 😇🌺💓🌴😊 Vinaka vaka Levu!

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and thanks for watching. More to come 😊

[@mcgoondianaruth2187]

@@uraiatabua you're very welcome! Yes definitely more please! 😊

[@kapaiti5387]

Pula thanks for sharing 👍

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@albertsecka8262]

Nice and interesting video,keep up the good work bro

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you bro and Thanks for watching 😊

[@brianehugo6243]

Hi bras, if people or tourist wants to come visit your homeland...can u make a video of the attractions etc....cheers bras

[@uraiatabua]

Yes its in the plan bro. Vinaka and Thanks for watching 😊

[@chasethompson1620]

Kiaora & much love brother from new Zealand.

[@uraiatabua]

Kia ora and bula bro. Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@jozakroat]

keep up the good work youll get thousands of subscribers and views in no time

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@tari1618]

The village Butcher Josese is back😅😂

[@uraiatabua]

He is back in the butcher role this time 😂 Thanks for watching 😊

[@sheikdean3386]

Nice cooking. One very important ingredient was no include and that's ginger.which is very good for digestion.

[@uraiatabua]

Bula sheik. Ill take the feedback to the head chef for future videos 😊 Thanks for watching 😊

[@georgeryan2307]

I dislike the gingerish taste

[@timocilagilevu5245]

Been watching your videos whole day today bro... makes me home sick....hahahaha... keep it coming

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka brother and Thanks for watching 😊 more to come

[@brendankupe-d8f]

Kids you are great Greetings from PNG.

[@jotamematainairai4577]

Funny when they ran after it🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@uraiatabua]

Thanks for watching 😂

[@hekalkal8111]

BEAUTIFUL IMAGE...mmmmm.....YUM YUM. IAM HUNGRY ALREADY. ❤❤💖💖💞💞👍👍💥💥💫💫💯💯🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺🇻🇺

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka bro and Thanks for watching 😊🇻🇺🇫🇯🤝🏾

[@Lisa-ch9tp]

Handsome 😍 man at cooking 🇹🇹💝💝💝💗💯💯💯💯💯💯💕🙏🙏😍💯

[@uraiatabua]

Yes he is good looking. Thanks for watching 😊

[@GeoffreyStrange]

Good work my brother. Geoffrey from Australia.

[@islandgirl1796]

Awwwwww...got me teary watching how the mum watched you guys attacking her baby🥺😞..awww...so sorry Mummy Cow.....good you didn't show it😞🥺😢😢...awwww....

[@uraiatabua]

Yeah it was sad. ☹️

[@atosboxing]

good watch bro, love the vids 👊🏽

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you bro and Thanks for watching 😊

[@manuelbuado864]

Your culture is same as here in the philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@uraiatabua]

Woow have to come to the philippines to see for myself one Day 😊

[@manuelbuado864]

@@uraiatabua where you from? I mean what is your country

[@uraiatabua]

@@manuelbuado864 I was born in Fiji but raised in Denmark 😊

[@manuelbuado864]

@@uraiatabua fiji island in the pacific?

[@uraiatabua]

@@manuelbuado864 yes 😁

[@anryniffang5391]

Waw yummy yummy food 👍👍😋😋😋😋😋😋🤣🤣💜

[@uraiatabua]

Yes too yummy. Thanks for watching 😊

[@rfiniasi77]

"Mai mai cici mai, vodo vodo" hahahaha Wananvu

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊😁

[@emalinavunigasau2749]

Fantastic. .love the jokes 😍

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@vaulmcsween6849]

I like this video is very interested❤ on my heart goes out to the disease Jesus name amen

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@makstatauialo1929]

Fiji culture 👌❤️

[@uraiatabua]

Yes and Thanks for watching 😊

[@One1Lane]

Joses is the main man :) :)

[@uraiatabua]

He is Mr. Can do it all😂

[@Lolghtj.12]

My first time to see your video and I really enjoy it ❤️❤️

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@tukstuimaba]

This is cool 🙂👏🏽

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@tukstuimaba]

Keep em cmin cuzzie !

[@jojibaleilakeba7697]

Totoka my brother na video..keep up the good work

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka bro and Thanks for watching 😊

[@斐济小赵]

Really love your videos, from Suva

[@eb3043]

Awesome vid!!

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching 😊

[@jahnoz3308]

Bro since you are on the island surrounded by the sea, I was wondering why arent there any fish served?

[@uraiatabua]

Bula brother, the weather prior to the funeral was not good to go out to sea. I guess that was the main reason 😊

[@jahnoz3308]

@Mr WestSide vinaka...

[@jahnoz3308]

@@uraiatabua vinaka bro

[@aiga274]

❤ classic bath in the bucket ☝🏽❤🙏🏽

[@imma-gucake]

Fiji living is always the best 👌 ❤

[@tammymoodie684]

I’d hate to do the washing up 🤣

[@uraiatabua]

Im glad i didnt do that part but i appreciate the People that did 😊

[@jassingh6885]

i just loved it brought me back to my childhood in 50s that was in namoli koro lautoka sinnce i left fiji in 1967 to canada fiji is always in my heart and always be this was very refreshing also want to know what village was this ? love to meet all my brothers if any of u like to correspond plse do so god bless and take care .

[@manuiataufa1309]

Love your videos bro😇🥰 I'd prefer to wear goggles when standing by the smoke lol

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you bro. Ill keep that in mind for next time 😂

[@islandgirl6576]

Maybe a snorkelling set i yasani matadravu mataqali😁

[@WyseLevatia]

I’m sorry!! I’m gonna laugh here😂😂 23:40 😂😂😂 this is my first time to hear that….may the cow soul rest in peace 🤣🤣🤣🤣…. I’ll continue watching the rest and hopefully not seeing @Uraia Tabua eating the meat 🥩 😂

[@josevatanaga2322]

On board baby 😀😀😀😀yawa naita

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka nite on board tu ga tu gi 😂

[@bennycirikisuva7847]

Totoka braca💯💯💯💢✊✊✊🤙🤙🤙

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka brother and Thanks for watching 😊

[@tems8658]

Yellow cassava is the best❤

[@uraiatabua]

Yes tasted sooo goood 😁

[@joebravo8813]

R.I.P girl cow...sa calidi na vosa va veretania sa biu mai qo 😁

[@uraiatabua]

Cow Girl or cow boy na lau kana ga😂

[@jaygucake544]

Uraia tell the Chief Chef Luke....FAKE Cooking 😂😂😂

[@uraiatabua]

Sega tukuna ga yani o iko 😂😂

[@jaygucake544]

@@uraiatabua 🤣 Loloma Yani Nakoro ❤

[@CML95018]

The women don't look very happy peeling the carrots 🤭😁 poor cows I don't like seeing animals being slaughtered 😢 🐄 I'm glad you didn't show it 😢

[@uraiatabua]

Bula haha No they were just being camera shy 😊 Yes i hope that my facial expressions were enough for People to understand Why i didnt want to show it. Vinaka and Thanks for watching 😊

[@peesinoaia4145]

we wanna see the butcher toko

[@uraiatabua]

Haha thats too much to show bro 😂

[@pillret100]

Wananavu Uraia!! Kalou vinaka jiko na bula.

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka bro. Same to u. Loloma yani i sweden. 😊🇸🇪

[@jonej.e.t9985]

"na cva na lewena"😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@uraiatabua]

Lewenas 😂

[@stormgospelministry8694]

Isa brother Tamai Paula....loud and clear. Loloma levu yani nakoro

[@uraiatabua]

Bula mata, koya loloma tale tu ga yani vei iko

[@stormgospelministry8694]

@@uraiatabua vinaka vakalevu Mata.

[@georgeryan2307]

Vinaka Uraia na video. Isa vanananu saraga i nako. Sa mai dede na city...mai...mai ....sotalemai na video vaqo.

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you and Thanks for watching. 😊 more to come😊

[@tamavuavillagekindergarten6971]

Haha is de magamu for me🤣🤣🤣🤣WANANAVU boys loloma levu tu yani vei kemudou na Turaga Mataqali

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka mata and Thanks for watching 😊

[@jopezloloma8320]

286k views... wananavu, thumbnail also important 👌

[@uraiatabua]

Thank you bro 😊

[@julianmaerikia5915]

Mangamu! I heard this word somewhere 😂😂😂

[@taeaofoutuilaepa4852]

I was mad when NZ beat my Manu 🇼🇸 team 😆 🤣

[@uraiatabua]

I fully understand. You always want your team to win 😂 Thanks for watching 😊

[@taeaofoutuilaepa4852]

@@uraiatabua Np Poso 👍 👌

[@nadoroky3167]

Malo Bula weks totoka vaoti👋

[@uraiatabua]

Vinaka and Thanks for watching 😊