Extractions: MINISTRY Overview Department of Women Department of Social Welfare Statutory Bodies ... Contact Details The oral nature of the indigenous culture and heritage makes it deserving of particular attention. Recognising the cultural diversity and promoting the cultural pluralism at the grassroots level will promote mutual understanding between individuals and different community groups. Cultural development will seek to promote creativity in all forms, facilitating access to cultural practices and experiences. The Department in assisting the Government on issues related to the preservation, development and promotion of cultural heritage would produce the following outputs. Policy advice includes the analysis on different policy options and their different impacts on the development of the culture and heritage sector. Advice relating to the development of an overarching legislation for the sector. Ministerial support services, include the annual accountability documents to parliament (annual portfolio plan and report) and the preparation of responses to questions and enquiries and advisory support to the Minister in Cabinet and Select committees, preparation of press releases and general administrative support to the Minister and Assistant Minister. Administration of cultural development grant, this involves the provision of services for the administration of grants and develop aid, and the, management of agreements with the Fiji Museum, National Trust of Fiji and the Fiji Arts Council.
Culture Gallery that of the Solomon Islands, about nine time that of Papua New Guinea, and four timesthat of fiji. On our website you find more cultural info on Melanesia at http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/culture_gallery/introduction.asp
Extractions: About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News member of Culture Gallery Introduction ANGLONESIA Anglonesia is a neologism used here to refer to Australia New Zealand and the United States in the Pacific (ANZUS). The progress from colonialism to independence in the Pacific Islands region (both north and south of the equator) has not brought an end to the influence of the former colonial powers. Presently, there are ten territories or dependencies linked directly to an extraregional government, and five others are constrained in their foreign policies by the terms of their free associaton compacts. Like these territories, the independent states are also affected by the political, security and economic policies of the extraregional powers. There continues to be an overlap of interests between outsiders and islanders, which is likely to persist even as more island stated begin to exert their influence more and more within the region as well as globally. On our website you find more cultural info on Anglonesia at: Australian (Culture) Aboriginal Culture Aussie Slang (dictionary) Aussie Songbook ... MELANESIA As diverse internally as they are different from each other, the islands of Melanesia - those in
Culture and a central thread in their work is the unjust plight of indenturedlabourers. For more information on culture in fiji, go to http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/fiji/about_destin/culture.asp
Extractions: About us Send me a Brochure Tripbuilder (Shopping Cart) Send me a Quotation ... Pacific News member of Fiji Culture Fijians still practise many traditional arts and crafts, some of which have endured the destructive impact of western influences and the relentless campaigning of the Christian missionaries, and some which have been modified and embellished to satisfy the demands of tourism. Dance is still strong in Fiji and the narrative meke performances rest on strong oral traditions. Dances are passed down from generation to generation, and in their strict forms the dancers' bodies are said to take on spirits of the netherworld. Mekes accompanied special events like births, deaths, calls to war, marriages and property exchanges. At times of war men would perform cibis with spears and clubs, while women performed deles or wates - dances which sexually humiliated enemy captives. Traditional Indian dances are still taught in Indian communities. The missionaries brought hymns and choir singing to Fiji, and local church singing is truly divine. Popular local musical artists include Seru Serevi, Danny Costello, Michelle Rounds, Karuna Gopalan, Laisa Vulakoro, the Freelancers and the Black Roses. Cassettes of local music are available in Fijian stores. Music from `Bollywood' films (Indian melodramas) is popular amongst Fiji Indians and local bands play covers of Indian songs. At Indian cultural centres performances and lessons are given in traditional Indian music featuring vocal, harmonium, tabla and sitar ensembles.
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Extractions: We create Travel Experiences . . . that extra effort is our hallmark! One of the fascinating things about going to Fiji is learning about their culture and customs. On Vitu Levu there are two cultural centers that you can go to to learn about the history and customs of Fiji. Some of the pictures below were taken at Kalevu Cultural Center in Society centered around the extended family and families lived together in villages which were headed by a hereditary chief (photo on the left). The village chief was polygamous and intermarried. The village consisted of bures, which are thatched roof huts as seen below. These photos of bures are part of the Kalevu Cultural Center. The tall bure is the priest's bure and the smaller one is where a family lived or where they did their cooking or stored their weapons. There was fierce rivalry between villages and as a result many different weapons were created. Below is a picture of Coconut, the tour guide at Kalevu, showing the group the weapons used by the early Fijians. Replicas of these are now sold as souvenirs As in years past, outside of the main cities, the Fijians still live in villages along the rivers or coast, with 50 to 400 people led by a hereditary chief. The traditional thatched roof bure has been replaced by buildings of tin and panel. They still work the communal land individually and grow most of their own food. One of the highlights of any trip to Fiji is a visit to a Fijian village
Extractions: Currency Converter 8-Day Cultural ImmersionTour A fascinating look at life in our islands. Fiji culture remains treasured and intact, full of mysterys and legends. Take part in ancient ceremonies, age-old customs, and be welcomed as a member of the tribe. "We do not remember the days, we remember the moments."
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Extractions: Are you interested? This is tour is no longer offered by InfoHub. To find similar tours or other tours available, click for more information. A great combination of multi-sport activities takes you from our seas and islands to our dense rainforests, jungles and mountains. Experince a river rafting adventure, kayaking, sailing, snorkeling, walking treks and exploration, for a complete adventure experience. A real eco-adventure challenge, off the beaten path and on the road to discovery! Arrive at Nadi International Airport, Fiji. Meet your guides and catch your air-conditioned transport to your beach side resort. Check in and get acclimated to "Fiji Time." Enjoy a welcome tropical drink and international dinner. L D Coastal Kayaking. Board your sea kayak and explore Fiji's coastline. With your seasoned guide, take a trip through mangrove forests and hidden tunnels. Then explore the coastal waters and enjoy a lunch, swim and snorkel before returning to your resort.
Extractions: Click for details. Click here for info Arrive at Nadi International Airport, Fiji. Meet your tour guides and transport to your beachside resort. Check in and get acclimated to "Fiji Time." L D Slice of Life Village Excursion. Travel into the interior region to discover a remote and well-hidden village made entirely of quaint thatched huts. Here, you are welcomed by the village high chief, to become a villager for the day. Hike to waterfalls, take part in ancient ceremonies, and spend the night in your own private, specially prepared village "bure." Meals are prepared by the villagers, in their native tradition. B L D "Slice of Life," village tour, continued. Wake with the villagers, and enjoy breakfast with your new "neighbors." Take a scenic treks before meeting your air-conditioned transport and motoring back to your beachfront resort on Fiji's famous Coral Coast.
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The Fiji Islands - Culture The fiji Islands culture. BACK. fijian, Hindi and Chinese are widelyspoken, but almost everyone speaks English too. Of the total http://www.talpacific.com/fiji/culture.htm
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Extractions: News 4 May 2000: PMW2697 Audio report Canada Fund supports USP Media Freedom Day events Post-Courier link Minister praises outstanding Pacific journalists ... Other Media Freedom Day reports Source: Pacific Media Watch: Fiji's Daily Post: by Sheryl Nadan and Ricardo Morris CULTURE OBSTACLE FOR JOURNALISTS SUVA: Pacific journalists have to be sensitive to cultural taboos in their work, said Reggie Dutt, editor of Wansolwara, the journalism student training paper at the University of the South Pacific, the Daily Post reports. He made the comment during a panel discussion among media personalities to mark World Media Freedom Day at the university last night. "We always have foreign interests and want to keep up with the standard of overseas countries," he said. "But sensitivity within our Pacific cultures bind journalists and prevent proper reporting of certain stories." However, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji Television's senior reporter, said that cultures keep changing and journalists should keep up with such changes. The panelists included Virisila Buadromo of Radio FM96; Yashwant Gaunder, managing director of FijiLive website; Tevita Momoedonu of the Bula Network radio, Dr Shaista Shameem, director of the Fiji Human Rights Commission; and Ranjit Singh, general manager of the Daily Post.
Rotuman Culture Rotuman culture is a variation of Western Polynesian cultures, showing heavyinfluences from Tonga, Samoa, Futuna, Uvea, and more recently, from fiji. http://www.hawaii.edu/oceanic/rotuma/os/Culture.html
Extractions: Kirkirsasa Rotuman Culture: An overview Rotuman culture is a variation of Western Polynesian cultures, showing heavy influences from Tonga, Samoa, Futuna, Uvea, and more recently, from Fiji. Social life on Rotuma is based in kinship relationships and a strong emphasis on communal sharing, although this value has come under threat by an increasingly money-based economy. The Rotuman term for kinship, kainaga in its most general sense, denotes common membership in a class. It is used to describe animal and plant species, as well as human kinship, and applies to personal kindreds that function during life-crisis ceremonies (e.g., the bride's relatives), as well as to descent-based land holding units. Kin terms are essentially of the Hawaiian type (with minimal distinctions within generations). Descent is bilineal. Infants and children are cared for by both parents, by grandparents, and by elder siblings. Children circulate freely between households in their vicinity, and are not excluded from adult-centered events. Value emphases are placed on sharing, cooperation, and respecting the autonomy of others.
Extractions: The A/S Tui Tai is a magnificent 140-foot sailing schooner based in Savusavu, Fiji. The ship is equipped with Perception kayaks, Kona mountain bikes, quality snorkel gear and air-conditioned accommodations for 25 guests. 16 Fijian officers, sailors, guides and hospitality staff ensure the safety and enjoyment of each guest. "Perfect for tourists who arent all that fond of tours, a voyage with Tui Tai Adventure Cruises (www.tuitai.com) is a fantastic way to see and do a great deal in a short time. Sailing between Vanua Levu, Taveuni and the more remote islands of Kioa and Koro, youll get to snorkel, kayak, bike, trek, swim, fish, dive or just lounge on deck to your hearts content. Dolphins swimming alongside the boat, star-lit dinners on deck, and the welcoming villagers you meet on the out-of-the way islands all make it a blissful experience. The crew is brilliant, providing absolutely stellar service and fantastic local food, the equipment is tops, the snorkeling and diving sites are some of the worlds best, and the sailboat itself is gorgeous."
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Extractions: FIJI ~ Course Description Orientation "Why Fiji is visited by such small numbers is puzzling ... for there is not a more interesting or enjoyable trip on the globe ...When the picturesque-looking peaks ... stand boldly out against the dark-blue horizon, 'tis really a sight to be remembered." Colonel F.E. Pratt, Editor of The Commercial Directory and Tourists Guide to the South Pacific Islands. 1875. In more recent times, a group of travel writers were polled as to which locale they enjoyed most. All questioned agreed with Pratt: The Fijian Islands. When Captain Bligh (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) sailed past the Fiji Islands in 1789, he did so in a hurry. These island gems in the South Pacific were more feared than adored in his day. Indeed, the maps of early explorers and merchant traders referred to the archipelago as the "Cannibal Islands." The days of man-eating are over in Fiji, but please sign your release wavers just in case. All kidding aside, Fijians are some of the most friendly and hospitable people you will encounter anywhere. It is not unusual for a village chief to welcome you into his compound with full ceremony. The main reason the travel writers are so fond of Fiji is because of its people. Suva After a six-hour flight from Honolulu, board a charter bus for a two and a half -hour drive to the capital city of Suva. Along the way, view the magnificent Nausari mountainous peaks and grassy slopes. Halfway to Suva, you will pass by the famed Coral Coast, with its legendary white sand beaches and colorful offshore reefs. As you near Suva proper, watch arid hillsides give way to diverse rainforests.
Extractions: Home About Us From this warm and ancient culture comes a new sense of community and a nurturing, teaching, fun loving staff with a great South Pacific sense of humor. You'll find them eager to share their musical heritage, explain the sea life and coral, demonstrate the medicinal uses of trees and plants found in the forest, teach you to windsurf or take you fishing. The Fijian culture is very much alive and well here on Turtle Island, and when you come here, you live and play alongside us. Food is at the core of our daily activities. We hunt, fish and gather fruits and vegetables. No ceremony is complete without the presentation of food. Our Vision Island Staff
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Extractions: Discover The Real Fiji Glorious days and romantic nights in the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands aboard the luxuty cruise ship Reef Escape(Dro ki Cakau). Enjoy magnificent cuisine and personalised service as you cruise to pristine beaches and remote islands with palm fringed villages. Bask in the warm lagoons, savour the bounty of the lovo feast, dance to the drums of the meke and sleep to the sound of surf on a distant reef. Aboard Reef Escape(Dro ki Cakau) we will show you the real Fiji on a voyage for just 120 passengers. The Fiji Archipelago has more than 330 islands scattered across 230,000 square kilometres. The exotic Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands lie to the north west of Nadi, the international gateway to Fiji . It's a breathtakingly beautiful cruising passage through hundreds of tropical volcanic islands and spectacular coral gardens.
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