Tui Lau
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Tui Lau is a Fijian chiefly title of recent history which was created during the time of Ma'afu and his conquests.
A Brief History
Ma'afu was disclaimed as a Tongan Prince by his cousin King George Tupou I. Since the Vuanirewa consider Ma'afu as their own they therefore installed him as the 1st Tui Lau.
The Installation
The title of Tui Lau is decided by the Yavusa Toga people residing in Sawana, village on Vanuabalavu, Lau. This is also done in consultation with the Vuanirewa clan on Lakeba.[1][2][3]
Recent History
There has been no installation since Ratu Sir Kamisese Maras time, the current candidates for the title is his eldest living son Ratu Finau Mara and also his Brother Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba.
Tui Lau Chart of title holders
| Order | Tui Lau | Reigned | Lived |
| 1. | Enele Ma'afu | 1869–1881 | 1816–1881 |
| 2. | Ratu Sir Josefa Lalabalavu Vana'ali'ali Sukuna | 1938–1958 | 1888–1958 |
| 3. | Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara | 1963–2004 | 1920–2004 |