Fiji Traveller

By Ariela Zibiah Prisoner 302: A Fijian Prime Minister’s Story of his Life, of Military Rebellion, National Oppression and a Handful of Miracles by Laisenia Qarase (Fiji, 2022) is a lot more than one man’s attempt to capture the period between the 2000 coup by George Speight through to the 2006 coup, and beyond. For those who […]

More than 1200 Hindi language experts will converge at Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort in Nadi this week. They are here for the 12th World Hindi Conference, organised by India’s Ministry of External Affairs in collaboration with the Fiji Government. Neeraj Chadha, Multi Property Vice President at Marriott International said, “We are delighted to […]

By Kite Pareti “Money is not the sole reason we exist. We exist to give people a hand up, to give people a better shot at life, to give people access to education, and to give them financial independence,” says Luke Fryett of Bula Coffee. Fryett launched Bula Coffee ten years ago.  “We started off […]

Rip Curl’s global campaign, Summer Looks Good on You, features some of Fiji’s hidden gems in the Yasawas, where daring women surfers take on its world class waves. The brand has partnered with Tourism Fiji to bring the campaign to life. “When we list the ultimate surfing destinations, there are only a handful of countries […]

Get ready to experience the magic of watching dancers in flight, as Moana Loa brings aerial acrobatics to the Fiji Fringe Festival. Moana Loa was established in October 2015 and is home to some of the best emerging gymnasts and aerialists in the country. Co-founder Ateca Ravuvu says the dance company will be performing an […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti “The nature of the fringe festival allows artists to be unbound by the expectation of a funding second party, affording them the liberty to create and present work that is a more honest reflection of their practice.” – Navi Fong VOU, known for their fiery performances, is bringing the heat from the […]

We’re all about fun and excitement and that is the spirit we bring to all of our dance performances, says Amit Chand, Director of Masti Arts and Dance Group. Masti (which means ‘fun’ in Hindi) is a dedicated group of creative young dancers who have performed 4000 shows across Fiji, as well as international gigs, […]

Supporting the world’s human rights activists from Suva By Samantha Magick At the height of Fiji’s Covid-19 wave last year, one Fijian woman was working from her kitchen table in Suva to help arrange the evacuation of women activists from Afghanistan. Virisila Buadromo is the co-lead at Urgent Action Fund Asia and Pacific, a feminist […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti Popular Fiji vocalist, Etta Gonerogo has planned an epic three-hour show for the Fiji Fringe Festival, complete with a band and backing vocalists. The performance will include her original songs, cover songs, Hindi songs, recent hits, and old favourites. Etta will also feature ‘The West Fiji’ or Suliasi Uluilakeba, whose famous song […]

By Sera Tikotikovatu-Sefeti “If you think you will come in expecting to be seated, we guarantee you will be burning the dance floor. That’s the promise of VT1S band manager, Tikiko Korocowiri, ahead of the band’s Fiji Fringe Festival show on March 4. VT1S (pronounced Viti Ones), a platform set up by music lable VTBOP […]