Cikobia-i-ra, Fiji, Aug, 1974

File — crate: R043821590, Reel: 5000027021570

Identifier: AMPS 2022/06. Series 1. Sub-Series 1/2. File 1/2/26

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains many recordings relating to Te Reo Māori, but also contains field recordings and word lists from a wide range of languages from the Pacific region, including: Niue; Fiji; New Guinea; Rapanui; Tokelau; Java and more.

As well as field recordings there are items which relate to teaching activities, such as lessons from his popular work ‘Let’s Learn Māori’.

Dates

Aug, 1974

Creator

From the Collection: Biggs, Bruce (Person)

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Conditions Governing Access

PARTLY RESTRICTED.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.29 metres (Includes 312 open-reel tapes and 3 audio cassettes)

Language of Materials

Fijian

Additional Description

Physical Facet

5" LP tape, recorded at 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 ips.

General

Original catalogue number: 75/56.

Track listing

1. Story by Joape Maca-na-wai: Tells how Roko Suka came from Rewa to Cikobia
2. Kisoko summarises in English
3. Story by Lepani Botei: Begins the story of Na Uli-vesi
4. Kisoko Waqa-tabu summarises in English
5. Story by Semesa Manocā: Tells of the attempted Tongan invasion of Cikobia
6. Story by Semesa Manocā: The story of Adi Cevaceva
7. Peni Waqa summarises in English