Visoto

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Visoto is a village situated on the south east coast of Ovalau, Fiji. [1] These settlers are the descendant people of Lovoni. The chiefly title is Turaga na Vavanua na Sauturaga. The village is located next to Nacobo Village.

The Visoto Kindergarten opened in 2016, initially having 28 students, with 151 students by the end of the year. [2]

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References

  1. "Collaborative Resource Use Planning and Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Fiji". Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
  2. Bolanavanua, Selita (28 November 2016). "Visoto Kindergarten Celebrates Its Graduates". Fiji Sun . Suva, Fiji. Retrieved 27 July 2023.

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