Ciri Koto [with lyrics]

Phoenix Choir sings Ciri Koto lyrics written by Rt Mara who was Prime Miinister and on returming from visiting Fiji's first contribution to UN peacekeeping in South Lebanon penned the lyrics on an airplane paper napkin, which he gave to Sir Josua Rabukawaqa, Chief Protocol at the time and asked him to put the lyrics to music.

[@karazraza1228]

This song is definitely a classic. My understanding is the lyrics of the song was penned by the late Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara. A high chief and one of Fiji's most honourable statesman.During one of his official travels overseas, and as always thinking and remembering his beloved Fiji, he penned the lyrics while looking through the windows of the plane. On returning, he passed on the written lyrics to the late Ratu Sir Josua Rabukawaqa(a musical genius) to create it's music and melody. Hence, the origin of this beautiful, timely classic from these two great men.

[@yabibi102]

I have a record of the Phoenix Choir. Lovely songs, Adi Mei sings in the choir. I worked for Ratu Josua Rabukawaqa when he was Fiji High Commissioner London, UK, from 1970, after independence

[@yaelbeulahk6313]

Sa totoka dina ni rogo vinaka na qaqa ni sere kei na yaya ni qiriqiri. Old is definitely gold!!!
Sivia na sere ni kavoro, Kauta ga mai na kakavorovoro ni bula kei na vuvale. Na vosa e bibi na kena volai na sere.
Ni vakalesuya mai Turaga na vakasama vinaka vei keimami na lewe ni vanua o Viti. 🙏🏻❤

[@nancytamanizionprincess2511]

Thank you for sharing this
I always feel this way about Fiji when I am overseas. I Love my beautiful Islands🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴

[@juniorniurua1953]

na sere qo dau lagata tu vei au noqu Tutu ena yabaki 2008, dau tataunaka tu ga Noqu Tutu “Veigauna kece o dau rogoca na sere qoka, kabulu ga qai no vakamalua”. Isaaa duatani ga na vosa ni noda qase.
Vinakavakalevu na sere totoka

[@mereialebacakacaka4282]

Its 2022, and yet, I'm into this classic ❤🇫🇯

[@maikeliRAIWALUI]

Happy fiji day 50years 🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

[@dohnlabalaba9470]

I miss this sounds, brings back memories and I only wish time stood still.

[@ladylei5379]

Isa your comment pulled at my heartstrings❤️🇫🇯

[@EleatamCody-io2hl]

Totoka tu ga na voqa ni sere❤❤❤.

[@sainimereveitata6827]

One of the best classics of all time. Vinaka vakalevu

[@in2jc]

Great Fijian classics.
Enjoying every minute!
Vinaka!!🇫🇯🇫🇯!

[@manuelilekenaua9410]

Vaka vinavinaka taki na nodra vuki kei ba rai liu nodra na qase. Bau buli kina e dua na sere ena sega ni oti rawa na kena taleitaki. May God bless Viti..

[@mereanirokotuibau7167]

One of my all time favourites. So beautiful! Timeless classic...Thank you sharing this

[@OrisiRabukawaqa]

Thanks for listening, glad you enjoyed it.

[@joanarokonaki4435]

Old is gold..

[@melanialouey9901]

Totoka vakaoti na domo ni sere..isa!
Vinaka vakalevu Momo Tu O.

[@SallyTabuatini-zi3cl]

Totoko dina❤❤❤

[@amedabea1053]

Isa….vinaka Vakalevu na sere rogorogo vinaka qo
Totoka vakaoti na solo
Veirogoci qai wase na domo
Taledi Dina😘💋

[@viliamedevotukai4878]

Totoka vakaoti
Uasivi❤❤❤❤

[@eliezertawaketini3464]

Isa Viti. God bless Fiji

[@filipovonokula8193]

Miau bula re Sir, sa dede dina au qai divi miau viro.. Vinaha vahalevu a sere rogorogo re qoi.

[@adiulamilamaravunawasanaib3087]

Isa eda vakananuma lesu na gauna vinaka sa oti kei nai rogo vinaka ni sere ,sa rui totoka vakaoti. ...?.

[@sirelibaro2360]

Totoka qai vakaciri loloma

[@khava007]

Can someone pls translate into English..words in the vernacular sound very loving...💜💜

[@TokoGu]

❤❤❤

[@ilianituikenatabua4075]

Totoka vakaoti.

[@alisirabukawaqa1021]

❤️❤️❤️ thinking of Ratu Yaca, Dinau, Ratu Levu, Ratu, Nei Pau, and Nei Va a little more than usual today

[@steveboci623]

Isa...totoka vaka oti

[@raywilcox4224]

😢😢😢😢For Viti

[@amedabea1053]

🥹🥹🥹….vakanananu Dina yani i Noda…
🎶🎵Vanua Domoni
Vanua ni Bula🎶🎵

[@anarokomokoti6582]

😭😭😭

[@rusiatenadakuitavuki7986]

Isa Vitii

[@KatalainiNavara-gx7le]

❤❤❤