Vari Teka means 'the first ray of sunlight”' in Noke Vana, our traditional language.

 

Our village was founded in ___ by ___, the father of Pina Varinawa. His mission was to guide people toward living in harmony with nature and with one another, envisioning the village as a bridge between worlds. Today, under the leadership of his son, Chief Pina Varinawa, that legacy continues. Vari Teka now stands as a powerful symbol of resistance, renewal, and deep respect for indigenous traditions, culture, and wisdom.