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Historic site · Levuka, Lomaiviti
Sítio da Cessão de Nasova (Cession Site)
Site in Nasova, south of Levuka, where on 10 October 1874 Fijian chiefs signed the cession of the islands to Great Britain, marked by three stones and a flagpole.
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About Sítio da Cessão de Nasova (Cession Site)
The cession site is in Nasova, on the shoreline about 1 km south of central Levuka. It was there that, on 10 October 1874, chief Ratu Seru Cakobau and other Fijian chiefs signed the document ceding the islands to Queen Victoria, turning Fiji into a British colony.
The place is marked by three memorial stones and a flagpole on a lawn facing the sea. The stones commemorate moments in the nation's history associated with the site, such as the 1874 cession. Fiji's independence was proclaimed on 10 October 1970, exactly 96 years after the cession.
10 October is the national holiday Fiji Day, and Levuka typically marks the date with ceremonies and festivities.
The visit is quick and pairs with a walk along the coast from Beach Street. From the lawn you can see Levuka Bay and, on clear days, the Lomaiviti islands.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 30 minutes.
Best time
Late afternoon, with the light over the sea. In October, Fiji Day commemorations often include ceremonies at the site.
How to get there
It is in Nasova, about 1 km south of central Levuka, reachable on foot via the coastal road or by taxi.
Tip
Combine walking there with returning via Beach Street, stopping at the Church of the Sacred Heart.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Sítio da Cessão de Nasova (Cession Site)
What happened in Nasova?
On 10 October 1874, the chiefs of Fiji signed there the cession of the islands to Great Britain.
What is at the site?
Three memorial stones and a flagpole, on a lawn by the sea.
Why is 10 October a holiday?
It's Fiji Day, the date of the cession in 1874 and of independence in 1970.