Nausori: Fiji’s delta town
Nausori town is located about 20 kilometres northeast of Suva and is a town that is rich in its history and traditions. It is of geo-political importance and is known as the town of three provinces as it serves the provinces of Rewa, Naitasiri and Tailevu. This article may cater to adventurers, history enthusiasts, or […]
10 historical sites to visit in Suva
Suva, Fiji’s capital city apart from Levuka is the only place in Fiji where one can still see the remnants of this former British colony, with old buildings, sites and monuments erected in its place. Today, Suva continues to be the bustling metropolitan it was set up to be, with expansion continuing toward the Naitasiri […]
What are the religions of Fiji?
Fiji has quite a large religious following, and Christian is deemed the state religion due to the numerous involvement of the (Methodist) church in national politics. Yet, that hasn’t overshadowed the existence of other various religious groups living alongside Christians in the country, such as those of the Islam, Hindu and Sikh faith. Fiji, in […]
Fiji’s three confederacies – Matanitu Vanua
Fiji has a few boundary lines that illustrate the various representations of directions, traditional and provincial areas of the islands. However, what isn’t talked about enough is the nation’s three confederacies or Matanitu Vanua. The origins of these confederacies run along the lines of myths, history and early political affiliations that were often the result […]
Hindu rituals for newborns in Fiji
In Hindu culture, newborns bring joy and happiness to the entire family. All the family members will get excited, and preparation to welcome the new addition happens on a large scale. There are very elaborate rituals to be performed upon childbirth. On the day the baby is born, families prepare to take the baby […]
Indians in the Pacific
India, one of the oldest and earliest of Britain’s colonies, was the backbone of the empire during its expansion, supplying resources and labour to Britain and its emerging colonies. Britain expanded late into the Pacific in the 1800’s when most of Africa, Asia and the Americas had been colonised. Its expansion into its Pacific colonies, […]
Vatulele’s many wonders
Located 32 kilometres south of Viti Levu, lies the raised coral limestone and volcanic island of Vatulele. The island is occupied by four villages, Lomanikaya, Ekubu, Taunovo and Bouwaqa. Although Vatulele has been mainly accepted as the major origin of masi making in Fiji, it is prominently known for its extraordinary legend of the Red […]
The tale of Fiji’s two capital cities
The Pacific has always been considered last in the expedition of European discovery. Much of it has to do with the region’s geographic location and the island’s distinct cultures and peoples. Individually Fiji has always been different from the rest of the pacific, whether it is its prehistory, colonial, demographic or geographical make-up. What makes […]
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 […]
2022 general elections in Fiji
Fijians living in Fiji and overseas are preparing for the 2022 General Election to exercise their voting rights to elect 55 members of the Parliament. The 2022 general election will be Fiji’s third democratic election under the 2013 Constitution. Elections in Fiji take place every four years. The Fijian Elections Office (FEO), an independent election […]
