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Traditions in Fiji
Nadi
Despite the fact that Nadi is a pretty modern city and the locals are very loyal to the European traditions, they are distinguished by the respect for the traditions of their ancestors. Thus, in everyday life a family can gather together at a dinner table, and on holidays the locals usually follow special gastronomic traditions. It is believed that the owners of a house must first feed the guests, and only then join the meal. During the family celebrations men are the first ones who sit at the … Read more 
Kadavu Island
Over thousands of years, the culture and traditions of Kadavu have become multifaceted. The first settlers came to the island over 3.5 thousand years ago. They were skilled hunters and fishermen. Fishing is still one of the main deeds of many locals. A lot of interesting legends are connected with it. According to one of them, thousands of years ago, the natives armed with quite primitive tools hunted giant tortoises. The main hunters’ weapon was their voice. They lured tortoises to the … Read more
Viti Levu Island
Native Fijians are proud of their history and their ancestors and they are not ashamed of those stringent rules that prevailed here on the island before Europeans reached the land. Moreover, locals have a positive attitude towards tourists and they don’t percept them as a money source. Natives are glad to show travelers anything they’d like to see – but only if they follow local rules. Unfortunately, it’s not the same about Indians and Hindu-Fijian people who also inhabit the island. … Read more
Vanua Levu Island
Vanua Levu is the second largest island in Fiji. Despite its size, it has only recently become a tourist destination. Therefore, there is not a particularly developed service, there are no major events, except for national holidays. But the island is a place where the traditional way of life of the population is best preserved. Fijians love and widely celebrate national holidays, but there are no festivals on Vanua Levu, so you can only watch the events associated with the annual national and … Read more
Mamanuca Island
The Mamanuca archipelago is part of the state of Fiji. Malolo is the largest island in the archipelago. There is a proverb "the Sun relaxes on Malolo" among Fijians. As the Mamanuca Islands were inhabited quite late, the Fijians thought that the Sun relaxing on the island at the end of the day. Of course, no one thinks so today. But the proverb and the legend remained. English is not quite traditional in spelling and pronunciation here. But you will be able to understand what you are told or … Read more
Taveuni
Indigenous Fijians make up the majority of the Taveuni population. This is a feature of the island, as ethnic Hindus make up almost half of the total population of most other Fiji Islands. The islanders belong to the Christian church in religious terms. They are mostly Protestants. But the natives also do not forget about the beliefs and customs of their ancestors. Any significant event in a family or community is celebrated with ritual dances, songs, and special rites. The locals are quite … Read more
