Kava as a medium in Fiji culture
There have been many articles, both academic and blog alike, about Kava on here, the internet! So without further hesitation, let’s get right into it! The Piper methysticum plant, more commonly known as Kava, is a principal part of Pacific cultures. Folklore suggests, and under the careful scrutiny of Basil Thomson, that Yaqona was introduced […]
The significance of lunar eclipse, Chandra Grahan in Fiji
In Fiji, the lunar eclipse is known as Chandra Grahan. The last lunar eclipse in the past 3 years happened on the 8th November 2022 and the next lunar eclipse will occur in 2025. Lunar eclipse happens when the sun, earth and moon are aligned. During this time, the moon happens to appear much darker […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 reasons why Fiji is an LGBTQ+ friendly destination
1. Homosexuality is not illegal in Fiji The word ‘bula’ in Fijian translates to ‘welcome’ and that’s exactly how you’ll feel the moment you touch down in fabulous Fiji. Since 2010, homosexuality has been considered ‘legal’ and back in 1997, Fiji was the world’s second country that protected the rights of those being discriminated against […]
All about Fijian masi or barkcloth
A popular art form in Fiji is the creation of the Fijian masi, also known as tapa cloth. The bark cloth commonly known as tapa was named by early explorers who derived the term from Tahiti, Samoa and Tonga where the word was used to refer to the white unpainted borders of the finished product. […]
All about the famous kava and yaqona in Fiji
Kava, locally known as yaqona or grog, is an integral part of Fijian culture. It is consumed ritually when welcoming visitors, sending village members on journeys, christening boats, laying the foundations of homes, casting magical spells, making deals, settling arguments and, as is usually the case, chatting. Kava is traditionally served as a part of […]
Delve deeper into Fijian culture with local experiences
Participating in a kava ceremony — a traditional custom where you and a Fijian village leader sit in a circle around a big wooden tanoa bowl — is considered the ultimate cultural activity in Fiji. But not many tourists know that there are other exciting ways to get to know the South Pacific country. In […]
The art of basket weaving (tali kato) in Fiji
What is tali kato in Fiji? Tali kato is the art of weaving traditional baskets in Fiji. The island of Fulaga in Lau, the most southern group of islands of Fiji, is a renowned place for finely woven kato. This ancient craft has been passed down through generations of women and is still actively practised […]
