Hagino Erasito
Hagino Erasito is the eldest of 5 siblings born and raised in his island home of
Rotuma, Fiji. Hagino was fortunate to learn guitar under the tutelage of his
virtuoso maternal grandfather, Peter Raumana. He honed his skills playing at his
church and during Christmas celebrations on the island. Hagino further expressed
his passion for music when he performed and composed music with Rako Pasefika
in 2014. In 2015 he returned to Rotuma and worked as an assistant art and music
teacher at Rotuma High School
Hagino spent much of his youth playing, learning and working while dive fishing in
the ocean and farming the land. As a young boy fishing with his father, he would
often discover and cut the fishing nets of fishing vessels illegally fishing off of
Rotuma. These experiences made him understand the need to actively work to
protect and safeguard his island home. Hagino combines his affinity for the ocean
and his musical ability to advocate for the island homes that lie close to his and
our hearts.
Aside from his passion for music and art, Hagino is an avid spear fisher and enjoys
playing rugby and volleyball.​

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