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Rotuma Day is an annual holiday celebrated on May 13th on the island of Rotuma, which is a Fijian dependency located in the South Pacific Ocean. Rotuma Day commemorates the day when Rotuman chiefs ceded the island to Great Britain in 1881, making it a British protectorate.
The day is marked with various cultural festivities, including traditional dances, music performances, sports competitions, feasting, and community gatherings. It's a time for Rotumans to come together to celebrate their unique culture, heritage, and identity.
Rotuma Day is not only celebrated on the island itself but also by Rotuman communities around the world, particularly in Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries with Rotuman diaspora populations. It serves as an important occasion for Rotumans to reconnect with their roots, strengthen community bonds, and pass down cultural traditions to younger generations.
The celebrations often include the display of traditional Rotuman crafts, such as weaving, wood carving, and pottery, as well as the sharing of traditional foods and stories that highlight the island's history and cultural significance.
Rotuma Day is a time of pride and unity for the Rotuman people, and it reinforces their sense of belonging and connection to their island home and heritage.
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