Events Tag: poetry

An Evening With…Manisha Anjali
Event Date: 1 Jul 2025OCACPS Talanoa Series presents ‘An Evening With…Manisha Anjali’ Join us at the Molikilagi Bure on Tuesday 01 July (5.30pm-7.30pm) for OCACPS’ second event in our new talanoa series called ‘An Evening With…’ This is a free event held in collaboration with Suva-based Baka Books. Details on the talanoa topic and the speaker are below. SUBMERGED […]

Manisha Anjali reading and book signing
Event Date: 2 Jul 2025Wednesday July 2, 6pm at Baka Books Opening scene. Sugar cane plantation on fire. Tea plantation on fire. Copra plantation on fire. Banana, banana. Copra, copra. Fire. Fire wails with choirs of widows and seabirds: girmit songs of longing, mourning cries and culling prayers. Manisha Anjali was born in Suva, Fiji. She is the author […]

Poetry Slam
Event Date: 14 May 202525 years since Fiji’s first coup—and the ground still feels unsteady. As we mark a quarter-century since that pivotal moment in our nation’s history, echoes of disruption and dissent still reverberate across the globe. From our own shores to international headlines—like the return of Trump-era tariffs shaking global economies—it’s clear that the balance of power […]

Open Mic Poetry & Storytelling Event
Event Date: 15 Feb 2025Join The Poetry Shop and the Suva Carnegie Library for an open mic poetry and storytelling event! This is a great opportunity for poets, writers, and storytellers to share their work in a welcoming and supportive space. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting your creative journey, we encourage you to come and share […]

Dive into the shadows: Poetry & short story slam
Event Date: 28 Nov 2024Explore the realms of superstition, folklore, and the occult through powerful storytelling on ghosts, spirits, and beliefs that shape our societies. PRIZES UP FOR GRABS Location: Ginger Kitchen 6-8.30pm