The theme for Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta - Rotuman Language Week 2023 is Vetḁkia ‘os Fäega ma Ag fak hanua - Sustaining our Language and Culture.
This theme was chosen in 2022 to build on from the previous year’s focus of Sustainability. The theme has resonated well with the Rotuman community and they have decided to extend it for Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta 2023.
With the Rotuman language classified as endangered by UNESCO, to nurture the Rotuman identity in Aotearoa, everyone must work together to revitalise and maintain Fäeag Rotuạm.
In launching this year's Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta, Minister for Pacific Peoples, Hon Barbara Edmonds, reminds us that there are approximately 2,000 speakers on Rotuma, around 10,000 in Fiji, and around 1,000 speakers in Aotearoa.
"In order to nurture this treasure, the Rotuman community here in Aotearoa is working together to save this unique and beautiful language and culture", she said.
Language Weeks was noted as a top ten enabler for language use in Aotearoa. The Leo Moana o Aotearoa Pacific Languages of Aotearoa report published last year shows the significant role Pacific languages play in the daily lives of our communities.
For example, 90 percent of Pacific people use Pacific languages at community meetings, 82 percent use Pacific languages with community members at least some of the time, and Pacific language use in recreation, sport and interest group activities is an emerging domain, with 39 percent taking part in Pacific performance or recreation activities, while 39 percent use Pacific languages on sports grounds or at sporting events.
See the Calendar of Events below for activities and events for Rotuman Language Week, being held throughout Aotearoa and online to showcase the richness of the Rotuman language, culture and traditions.
Stay connected online by visiting the official NZ Rotuman Language Week Facebook page.
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Simple greetings and phrases:
Hello - Noa'ia (MP3) - Download
Goodbye - Fu’omus ma ạlạlum (MP3) - Download
Thank you - Fạiåkse’ea ‘e garue (MP3) - Download
Others:
Spiritual - Fak'ata (MP3) - Download
Physical - Fakforo (MP3) - Download
Psychological - 'Os a’häe (MP3) - Download
Relationship with people - Hạikạnagaga (MP3) - Download
A thatched shelter or house - Ri fak Rotuma (MP3) - Download
One file containing all resources, including:
(19.4 MB Zip file) - Download
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Event |
Time & Venue |
Host |
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Saturday 6 May 2023 |
'Aran Mak 2023 |
3.00pm - 5pm |
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship - Mairani |
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Sunday 7 May 2023 |
Rotuman Language Week Opening Church Service |
12.30pm |
Kingsland Rotuman Church |
| Monday 8 May 2023 | Porirua Rotuman Flag raising event |
8.00am |
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship |
| Blessing of Rotuma Exhibition | 9.00am Pataka Museum Porirua, Wellington |
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship | |
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3 Day Event - Storytelling (details to come) | TBA |
Canterbury Rotuma Group |
| Understanding the Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi), followed by Dinner | 7pm NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Tuesday 9 May 2023 | 3 Day Event - Singing (details to come) | TBA Canterbury |
Canterbury Rotuma Group |
| Understanding the Dawn Raids and Pasifika People's advocacy for social justice, followed by dinner | 7pm NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Wednesday 10 May 2023 | 3 Day Event - Dancing (details to come) | TBA Canterbury |
Canterbury Rotuma Group |
| Health & Wellbeing (Hula Fit and exercise) | 11.30am NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Life on Rotuma Island, followed by senior's lunch | 12.00noon NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Home Ownership Workshop, followed by dinner | 7.00pm NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Thursday 11 May 2023 | Rue Kainaga | 7.30am until 9am Ceramco Park Function Centre 112-122 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, West Auckland |
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
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Te Ran on La'ri'ri'l - Children's Day Children's Art Classes & Cultural Display, followed by dinner |
4.00pm NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| I am Rotuman - House of Mausio | Time TBA Nora Sawnn HQ 318 Ti Rakau Drive Burswood, Auckland |
Jioji Vai and team | |
| Language workshop - equipping our people for a thriving language | 7.00 to 9.00pm Level 3, Westfield Mall Manakau, Auckland |
Centre for Pacific Languages | |
| Friday 12 May 2023 | Ha'ha'rḁgi (youth) Serving our Communities - Food parcel distribution | 6.30pm NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. |
| Whānau Learning Hub launch - Parents workshops on NZ education, followed by dinner |
7.30pm NZ Rotuman Community Centre 165 Stoddard Road, Mt Roskill Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Saturday 13 May 2023 | Tautoga performance | 10am Te Papa Museum Wellington |
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship |
| Tautoga performance | 2pm Pataka Museum Porirua, Wellington |
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship | |
| Rotuma Day Katoaga | 10am - 3pm Sir Keith Park School 33 Robertson Road, Mangere Auckland |
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship - Mairani | |
| 'Os Teran Rotuma - Rotuma Day Hafa - Rotuman cultural dance performance |
5.30pm Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church 400 New North Road, Kingsland Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Kel'ak ne 'Os Faeaga 'Os Aga, 'Os Hanua - Rotuman showcase and fashion show |
6.00pm Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church 400 New North Road, Kingsland Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Community engagement, followed by cutting of Rotuma Day cake and dinner | 6.30pm Kingsland Trinity Methodist Church 400 New North Road, Kingsland Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
| Sunday 14 May 2023 | Teran 'on 'Ohoni - Mother's Day - Combined church service and closing of Rotuman Language Week 2023 |
2.00pm Church Faith United Mt Albert 218 Mount Albert Road, Sandringham Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. |
| Teran 'on 'Ohoni - Mother's Day - Cutting of Mother's Day cake, followed by lunch |
3.30pm Church Faith United Mt Albert 218 Mount Albert Road, Sandringham Auckland |
Auckland Rotuman Fellowship Inc. | |
Coming soon!
Below are recipients of funding for community contributions towards Rotuman Language Week preparations in 2021:
|
Organisation / Group Name |
Location |
Approved amount |
Initiative theme |
|
Rotuman Kainaga Health and Fitness Group |
Auckland |
$1,900.00 |
Language week: language learning through health and fitness activities |
|
New Zealand Rotuman Fellowship (NZRF) |
Auckland |
$35,087.00 |
Language week: Language learning through cultural performances and activities |
|
Canterbury Rotuman Community |
Canterbury |
$1,550.00 |
Language week: Language learning through storytelling and sports activities |
|
HATA Committee |
Auckland |
$7,832.25 |
Language week: Language learning through storytelling and studying Rotuman artifacts and historical resources |
|
Rotuman Wesleyan Church |
Auckland |
$1,500.00 |
Language week: Language learning through music activities |
|
Victoria University Pasifika Student Council |
Wellington |
$900.00 |
Language week: Rotuma related quiz and cultural performances |
