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School (which celebrates its 145th anniversary in
2024) and the Masonic Lodge, which was burnt
down in 2000- a nursery of plants now thrives on
the site, sheltered by the ruined lodge’s concrete
walks.
Guides can also take you on hikes to Lovoni
village, if you are keen to see this iTaukei historical
site.
Visit Cawaci, home of the Bishop’s Tomb and
St John’s College.
Recently restored, the Bishop’s Tomb is the
final resting place of Fiji’s first Catholic Bishop and
his successor. The tomb is built in classic Gothic
Revivalist architectural style and looks over the
ocean. St John’s College has a storied history, and
attracts students from across the region.
Celebrate Fiji Day: If you are in town for Fiji
Day (October 10), you can witness the traditional
re-enactment of the Deed of Cession at Nasova,
the original seat of Government. After this re-
enactment, on the spot where 13 Fijian chiefs
ceded Fiji to Britan, march into town with the crowd
to watch the raising of the Fiji flag at Nasau Park.
Even if you miss the Fiji Day holiday, you can see
the cession stone laid at the site, and two similar
stones marking Prince Charles’ visit to Fiji. Across
the road from this site is Nasova House, initially
the main government building of the Cakobau
government (1973-74) and then the residents of
Fiji’s first British Governor.

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