Fiji Traveller

By Kite Pareti Mele Nabola’s journey with art began from a young age. Her father, who’s also an artist, has been her inspiration which encouraged her to follow in his footsteps.  “Growing up I would see him paint sign boards for a living. I would help him clean his brushes and then later on I […]

By Ben Wheeler The Fourth Pacific Human Rights Film Festival is gearing up for what organisers expect to be its biggest and most successful year yet. This October audiences will be treated to the Fijian premiere of the sumptuous ecofeminist feature Pacific Mother and an exclusive director’s cut of the stunning reef renewal documentary Protecting […]

By Kite Pareti The familiar sight of bouncing castles, amusement rides, and mouthwatering barbeque drew hundreds of people to the Suva Foreshore this month as the long-awaited Miss Hibiscus Festival made a successful comeback after a hiatus of five years. Fijian Horticulturist, Viti Beaula, said this year’s festival was “the best”. Beaula and a few […]

Suva’s longest running business incubator is a fun day out By Samantha Magick Visit downtown Suva on the third Sunday of every month and you will find three vibrant streets full of local products, food and music. The ROC Market is an institution in the capital, growing from nine tents in Foster Street when it […]

By Prerna Priyanka At the meeting point of Nadi’s busiest roads lies a sanctuary of spiritual grandeur and culinary delights, the Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu Temple and Saravana Bhavan Restaurant. The Sri Siva Subramaniya Hindu Temple stands as a testament to the rich heritage and devotion of the Indo-Fijian community. As the largest Hindu temple […]

By Andhy Blake On the serene Suncoast of Rakiraki, the Golden Point Resort offers an unexpected fusion of flavours that makes it a beacon of culinary excellence. Known for its breathtaking views and relaxing accommodation, the resort offers one of the most extensive menus in Fiji, featuring an array of delectable seafood dishes. But it […]

By Kite Pareti Fiona Luth started Fiji Book Drive, a non-profit organisation based in Melbourne, Australia as she wanted to “impact as many people as possible”. Twelve years later, Fiji Book Drive has donated nearly 300,000 books to 194 schools and kindergartens across Fiji. The former English teacher had been grieving the loss of her […]

This year’s Allan Alo Festival last night opened with a stunning performance, and featured an exhibition of renowned Pacific artists. The week-long festival promises to captivate audiences by focusing on Pacific cultural heritage, with contributions from regional guest artists as well as students of the late Allan Alo in Fiji. Hosted at the Oceania Art […]

On the third Sunday of every month, all local residents are invited to visit the Fiji Museum at a discounted rate. New ticket prices for adults age 16 and over will be $5, while kids age 15 and under is $2.50. The Fiji Museum team is offering this incentive once a month “to thank local […]

By Kite Pareti Emerging Fijian writers, Stephanie Datt Wise and Asish Vinay Prasad, have launched a new chapbook to further conversations around the topic of equality. ‘The After’ is 23 pages of poems and short stories about their lived experiences in Fiji. The duo were part of a creative writing workshop led earlier this year […]