Talk:Niumataiwalu
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Qoma's addition
Hi thanks for adding on information on Qoma and his surving son Delailoa- most of the information on it is correct and can be substantiated via oral history. But note not to add evolving pieces- eg Ratu to Niumatawalu, this is definitely wrong as at the time Roko was more prevalent in Lau, as Roko is a Laun original titular form, Ratu has only become more prevalent on Lakeba since internarriage of Vuanirewa chiefs with Bau wome of rank and increasing Bau influence towards the end of 19th century. Also to be objective, note that names such as Nacanieli and Jepesa are of english origin, corruptions of the names Nathaniel and James respectively. Its obviously silly to add this on to Niumatawau and Delailoa's names as they lived at a time way before the ariival of the missionaries and active settlement of europeans. The names Jepesa and Nacanieli are most likely fabrications of later namesakes, that have generally become accepted.
Also think whoever added this needs to explain how Delailoa, Lakeba born ended up settling on Nayau.
Also just curious, if youre quoting from the book Nayau- Noqu Yavutu- please bear in mind the author of that book has mixed a lot which has merit as fact with a lot of colourful fabrication. Please refrain from adding things unless you have multiple sources to back up additions.
But aside from this good stuff
[edit] Just changed format
Malo a Bula, Hey I just changed the format around but did not touch the content hope you don't mind, it might help to cite some sources, I will be locating some sources and add it when I find it maybe the Author can add some in the mean time, the reason why I am saying this I placed one of my articles prematurely and it was AFDed until I find cited and verifiable sources, this is a good article and I want it to stay, anyway here to help
Vinaka Maikeli
MB 07:21, 22 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] merge attempt
I attempted to Merge Qoma article with the Niumataiwalu article if it was not acceptable please revert back to older version, I have left the Merge article sign on both artcles until further review by other wikipedians.
Malo Maikeli MB
