Taveuni - A Go-To for Drauna
Ratu Celesiga Radoko Drauna, is one of the few sign language interpreters in Fiji. He is one of the familiar interpreters on Fiji One or FBC when there are special announcements made on air or during the evening news bulletin.
He interprets the news using the sign language and during the live streaming of Parliament Sittings.
He was born and raised in Lautoka.
“As an interpreter, I’m often required to travel around and stay at many hotels and resorts around the country attending conferences and training workshops.
“This year alone in January I had the privilege of travelling to the Lau Group as part of the UN and Government joint mission trip, we managed to visit six islands and 14 villages in nine days,” he said.
Ratu Celesiga shared his travelling experience during the Easter weekend Friday, April 2 to Monday, April 5.
“Over the Easter weekend, my friends and I decided to travel from Suva to Tailevu, hopped on a boat across to Nabowalu, then a bus ride to Savusavu town where we stopped over to take in all the breathtaking sights and lovely food.
“From Savusavu Town we got on another bus and headed up towards Napuka, it was quite a long trip but worth it,” he said.
Ratu Celesiga and his friends got off the bus and onto another small boat that took them across from Vanua Levu to Taveuni. “Taveuni is where all the adventures began and the real fun started,” he said.
How many places in Fiji have you been to? I have visited most places in Fiji.
What is the one place in Fiji you would take every visitor to, and why?
Taveuni - where each new day begins. ‘Taveuni sa Taveuni ga’, the Garden Island of Taveuni is home to the Tagimoucia flower, the sharks and Naselesele Blues.
Places to visit would be:
■Bouma waterfalls,
■b●ow hole in Vuna,
■■atura● water slide in Waitavala,
■the meridian line,
■a■d not forgetting Matei, the adventure capital of the Garden Island.
What is your favourite place for a pie or coffee, and why?
Copra Shed in Savusavu Town, they have the best pineapple pie and world class coffee.
What is your favorite secret backyard spot?
Tromontos restaurant on Taveuni Island because it is the place where you can witness the most beautiful scenery.
What is the one place in Fiji that is on the top of your bucket list?
The island of Rotuma.