A beautiful rendition of this beautiful song if farewell that any visitor to Fiji will remember long after they've left. My brother spent many years in Fili. He recently passed, and we played this at his grave side at his funeral because he loved the song, as he loved Fiji. It always brings a tear to my eyes.
My grandfather Leonaitasi Saiti Lolohea's only fa'etangata (Motherman or, in other words, uncle), the Honourable Lord Kiu Tu'ivakano, penned the original version of this song, 'Si'i Lile Viola Losehina,' in 1915. The song, which compares Queen Salote to exquisite flowers, was created as part of a directive from Honorable Tungi Mailefihi, leader of a singing group in Vava'u to which Lord Kiu belonged for each member to compose a song for their wedding day. During a Po-Hiva (a night of singing) in Fiji, a Fijian named Taitusi, a policeman, approached Lord Kiu to request the use of his song as a 'Hiva Kakala' (love song), adapting it into Fijian for a Tongan woman he loved. Since then, this song has become cherished among our beloved brothers and sisters from Fiji as a poignant farewell melody. Mei he Api ko Tau'akiloto ki he fonua faka'ofo'ofa o Fisi... Ofa atu.
As A Kiwi/ British/ polynesian descendant my experience with classical music as an opera singer but now a nurse in Australia. this makes me so proud to know and listen to this beautiful music and singing. Love you my nz people forever. So proud of use all the conductor for the orchestra and the orchestra players, conductor of choir and my brothers and sisters i love you all.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Na yasana o Kadavu me dabe donu na kena vi turaga. O kedra na taura cala jikhome vakasuka. O kedra na qase (Sauturaga) mu bulia na turaga. Sa rauta na nodra dabelaki biligi laivi jikho o kedra na Bete.
Round of a thousand applause, what a extraordinary rendition of a beautiful Fijian song, so graciously sung by the amazing NZ Symphony Orchestra & Signature choir, this song evokes wonderful memories as the last verse sings - Over the ocean your island home is calling, happy country where roses bloom and splender, Oh if I could but journey there beside you,then forever my heart would sing in rapture.♥
Yandra Vinaka"..played this Beautiful Orchestral Quere song early 4.45am".. woken up to drink a Carton of Green can"..Love listening to this"..Fiji National Anthem"..❤❤ and regards from Port Moresby"..Bula Fiji"..
Isa Lei is a Traditional Fijian Farewell Song It express Love, Joy, Sadness and Sorrow Many Songs have been composed through out the island But none so far have truly defined our Dear Isa Lei❤
Kadavu Choir Fiji - kerea ke rawa ni dou rawa ni solia mai na nomudou i sema ki na vd oqo? Ocei a tabaka ka vakauta yani vei kemudou? Kevaka ena sega ni saumi lesu mai keitou sa na biuta cake edua na vakatutu vei ratou na RUclips baleta na copyright issue. Sa nuitaka
This song doesn’t belong to you sure the composition of music might be, but hell 😅 this is a public event not a official recording hence there is no evidence of copyright infringement
Its a tribute to fijian language that our NZ brothers and sisters are singing in our tongue...now it will piqued interest all over the world about our wonderful language...dou dolava na yalomudou ...qori vakasaraga eratou veisau taka na qaqa ni sere se beca noda vosa.....they showcasing our unique language....Vinaka
why is it a copyright issue? just because they didn't mention the person who took the video? I see you've also claimed copyright issue of the same performance on another channel. This is not the same video that's posted on your channel. It's a different recording altogether of the same performance. Just let people enjoy it...wherever its posted!
A beautiful rendition of this beautiful song if farewell that any visitor to Fiji will remember long after they've left. My brother spent many years in Fili. He recently passed, and we played this at his grave side at his funeral because he loved the song, as he loved Fiji. It always brings a tear to my eyes.
Sorry to hear that, but I'm sure he would love the kind gesture of playing this song as a final send off as it is for!
Vinaka ❤
Wow! I am speechless! I am proud to be Polynesian!
💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
This song 🎵 original from Tonga 🇹🇴 1915 Viola lose hina brought to Fisi by a Fijian policeman 😊1962
Wow. That's a great fact. Who knew! Thanks for sharing. Wonder why it never became a famous farewell Tongan song...
@@robyn3590 its because the Tongan original version was a wedding song for Queen Salote in 1917 i believe..
My grandfather Leonaitasi Saiti Lolohea's only fa'etangata (Motherman or, in other words, uncle), the Honourable Lord Kiu Tu'ivakano, penned the original version of this song, 'Si'i Lile Viola Losehina,' in 1915. The song, which compares Queen Salote to exquisite flowers, was created as part of a directive from Honorable Tungi Mailefihi, leader of a singing group in Vava'u to which Lord Kiu belonged for each member to compose a song for their wedding day. During a Po-Hiva (a night of singing) in Fiji, a Fijian named Taitusi, a policeman, approached Lord Kiu to request the use of his song as a 'Hiva Kakala' (love song), adapting it into Fijian for a Tongan woman he loved. Since then, this song has become cherished among our beloved brothers and sisters from Fiji as a poignant farewell melody. Mei he Api ko Tau'akiloto ki he fonua faka'ofo'ofa o Fisi... Ofa atu.
Thank you for this explanation. Beautiful 🌷
This song was written during a time in Tonga where poets and song writers/punake were in another level of brilliance.
As A Kiwi/ British/ polynesian descendant my experience with classical music as an opera singer but now a nurse in Australia. this makes me so proud to know and listen to this beautiful music and singing. Love you my nz people forever. So proud of use all the conductor for the orchestra and the orchestra players, conductor of choir and my brothers and sisters i love you all.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Since a little girl, I have not once, not shed tears of deep sorrow, when hearing/singing this beautiful song. 🥺🩵🇫🇯
Our farewell song to every tourist in Fiji💯👏👏 beautifully sang..... So many memories to cherish in this song 👏💯♥️♥️♥️💙💙🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯
I shed tears of joy of the beautiful voices singing of Isa Lei. Congragulations!
Na yasana o Kadavu me dabe donu na kena vi turaga. O kedra na taura cala jikhome vakasuka. O kedra na qase (Sauturaga) mu bulia na turaga. Sa rauta na nodra dabelaki biligi laivi jikho o kedra na Bete.
Round of a thousand applause, what a extraordinary rendition of a beautiful Fijian song, so graciously sung by the amazing NZ Symphony Orchestra & Signature choir, this song evokes wonderful memories as the last verse sings - Over the ocean your island home is calling, happy country where roses bloom and splender, Oh if I could but journey there beside you,then forever my heart would sing in rapture.♥
A very Beutiful rendition indeed. Vinaka NZ symphony Orchestra.
Beautiful!!! I live in the US and this instantly takes me back to all the beautiful islands of the Pacific .
Yandra Vinaka"..played this Beautiful Orchestral Quere song early 4.45am".. woken up to drink a Carton of Green can"..Love listening to this"..Fiji National Anthem"..❤❤ and regards from Port Moresby"..Bula Fiji"..
Isa Lei is a Traditional Fijian Farewell Song
It express Love, Joy, Sadness and Sorrow
Many Songs have been composed through out the island
But none so far have truly defined our Dear Isa Lei❤
Originally from Tonga by late Noble Tu'ivakano, Fiji took it and change it to their own version
@@Maximus-hi5htyes Fiji changed it and it became famous across the globe. Amazing don't you think?
@@VakaViti-xz8dk yes its amazing how the connection and love between the 2 nation
Its all love and respect. Vinaka toso viti
@@Maximus-hi5htwhat’s the title in Tongan?
@@tuvananimataasau1575 viola lose hina
❤❤❤ Vakanananu dina i Viti
Beautiful voices wow 💙💙
This is the best version of Isa Lei I have ever heard. Congratulations to those who arranged, played and sang it. Absolutely brilliant.
Awesome 👍
❤ ich find es sehr schön...gesucht hatte ich,, gefangen in Maurischer Wüste,, ist ja ähnlich 😊 👍 👍 👍
Awesome Mana Moana ❤🎉
Bula Vinaka to all.
Vinaka vaka levu for this beautiful singing & the exceptional music -
Much appreciated!
ENCORE!
Thanks much for this very beautiful rendition 🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️🇫🇯
Absolutely beautiful 😍😊
Bravo!!!
Bula vinaka brought tears to my eyes
Absolute chills! 🇫🇯
Gänsehaut.😊
Sehr schön .. 💜
Absolutely fabulous
❤❤❤❤❤😢
👍❤️❤️❤️😊😊
Beautiful
Just beautiful❤❤❤
Majestic!!❤❤
Kadavu Choir Fiji - kerea ke rawa ni dou rawa ni solia mai na nomudou i sema ki na vd oqo? Ocei a tabaka ka vakauta yani vei kemudou? Kevaka ena sega ni saumi lesu mai keitou sa na biuta cake edua na vakatutu vei ratou na RUclips baleta na copyright issue. Sa nuitaka
This song doesn’t belong to you sure the composition of music might be, but hell 😅 this is a public event not a official recording hence there is no evidence of copyright infringement
Its a tribute to fijian language that our NZ brothers and sisters are singing in our tongue...now it will piqued interest all over the world about our wonderful language...dou dolava na yalomudou ...qori vakasaraga eratou veisau taka na qaqa ni sere se beca noda vosa.....they showcasing our unique language....Vinaka
why is it a copyright issue? just because they didn't mention the person who took the video? I see you've also claimed copyright issue of the same performance on another channel. This is not the same video that's posted on your channel. It's a different recording altogether of the same performance. Just let people enjoy it...wherever its posted!
I think you Can't claim for copyright if you are not the author or producer of the music/video.
Sega madaga dua na vosa vakadavu e tukuni jiko Ina sere qori...kua claim lasulasu jiko