The art of firewalking in Fiji
Witnessing the sacred ritual of firewalking while on a Fiji holiday is truly a captivating experience. Off the coast of Viti Levu lies the village of Nakarovu in the highland of Beqa Island, best known for their unique ability to walk across an aligned arrangement of hot stones, seemingly without burning their feet. Native Fijian […]
Can foreigners get married in Fiji?
Whether you’re looking for an intimate affair, elopement or extravagant celebration, Fiji has the perfect venue, ambience and landscapes for the wedding of your dreams. Renowned for romance, Fiji is a hotspot for honeymooners and wedding celebrations. Can foreigners get married in Fiji? Yes. Getting married in Fiji is easy, and many of the island […]
10 reasons to have your honeymoon in Fiji
Fiji has among the best beaches in the world, but there is more to the archipelago than just the beaches. Congratulations on your marriage! Your wedding was amazing, and now you’re ready for Part Two of your union — The Honeymoon. You must pick the perfect location to celebrate this momentous occasion. Where should you go? […]
The evolution of Fiji’s national flag
In 2015, Fiji nearly got a new national flag. A national flag is an emblem of a nation’s identity, history, values, and collective memories. Fiji is no different. Indeed, their national flag has undergone some evolution over time. Today, let’s take a look at Fiji’s national flag — from aeons ago, recent past, and present. […]
10 best golf courses in Fiji
Thanks to Fijian professional golfer, Vijay Singh, golf gained popularity in Fiji. He has three major championships comprising one master title in 200 and two PGA championships in 1998 and 2004. In total, he has won 34 events in both the PGA tour and championships. The golfer was ranked as the world no 1 in […]
Do I need a visa to visit Fiji?
Whether or not you require a visa to enter Fiji depends on whether or not your country of origin is a visa-exempt country. Here is a list of the visa-exempted countries according to the Fijian Immigration Department. If your country of origin is on the list, you do NOT require a visa. If your country […]
Fiji is one of the Oceania countries
The Oceania region has unique geography, flora, and fauna. Picture credit: Britannica Fiji is one of the Oceania countries. Now, what does that mean? What does Oceania mean? Present-day, Oceania is divided into four areas: Australasia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and Melanesia, covering approximately 3,291,903 square miles. Fiji is part of Melanesia. The boundary of Oceania extends […]
Interesting facts about Levuka, Fiji’s first capital city
The remnants of the 19th-century European settlement remain in Levuka today. Feature image credit: Wikipedia If Fiji’s long and lustrous past were embodied in a single place, it would be Levuka, a seaside town along the coast of Ovalau Island. Set amongst the coconut and mango trees, the charming little town is set to the […]
The traditional hairstyles of Fiji
In Fiji, a person’s head and hair are considered sacred. To the people of Fiji, the human hair and head area is the most sacred (tabu) part of the human body. In the olden days, Fijian chiefs would pick a few people and give them permission to touch their heads. Proof of the sacredness of […]
Fiji’s lost art of female tattooing
The people believed that the tattoos gave them passage into the netherworld. Feature image credit: Wikipedia The sacred art of tattooing (veiqia) was once a treasured practice among the women of Fiji. The priestess (known as “wise women”) inked young girls under their grass skirts when the girls hit puberty. During the tattooing, the wise […]
