Once the elders of the Vuanirewa have endorsed the successor to the previous Tui Nayau, the Ramasi or chief makers and Vakavanua being chief herald are summoned to undertake the ceremony. The Ramasi consists of the Tui Tubou and the Tui Nasaqalau and the vanua represented by the Vakavanua of Ceiekena and Tui Soso (from Nukunuku village). During the ceremony the recipient will have a piece of bark cloth tied on his arms by each of the Ramasi and the coronation turban or salasiga placed upon his head by the Vakavanua.
After the Vuanirewa elders have chosen the new Tui Nayau's successor, the Ramasi and Vakavanua are called to perform the ritual. The Ramasi consists of the Tui Tubou and Tui Nasaqalau, along with representatives from Ceiekena village and Tui Soso from Nukunuku village. During this ceremony, the new chief will wear a piece of bark cloth on his arms, tied by each member of the Ramasi, and a coronation turban or salasiga on his head, placed by the Vakavanua.