Discover the APAO Family’s Rich Heritage
A Fumoua kia Toreag ne ‘ese
Welcome to a journey dedicated to unlocking the rich and enduring legacy of the APAO family. Every family is a universe of stories, and ours is a tapestry woven from the threads of time, migration, resilience, and love. This project, “Exploring Our Family History: A Journey Through Time,” is more than just a collection of names and dates; it’s an archaeological dig into our collective past the discovery of the places we’ve called home, the challenges our ancestors overcame, and the vibrant culture they created.
We invite you to step back in time with us to meet the individuals who laid the foundation for who we are today. By tracing the APAO lineage, we seek to connect the present with the past, honoring the traditions, celebrating the triumphs, and ensuring that the unique spirit of our family lives on for generations to come. This is an invitation to understand not just where we came from, but how our past has shaped our future.
A Kings Daughter
From the islands of Rotuma,
A king called Riamkau held his reign
Till he died with courage and grace
Leaving sons and a daughter that dayTavo a chief from Oinafa’s shores,
Princess Apao leaving castle walls
Two hearts, two hanua, one destiny,
Hanisi bound them — eternally.The sea remembers, the wind still sings,
Of their union blessed by ancient kings.
Laid to rest near Kalivār’s sandy foundation
Their hanisi, remembered by generations.By Kena Sauhua’elag Semesi