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  All About the" Fiji Island "  

  

Facts

 ·         Dutch Explorer named Abel  Tasman in 1643 was the first explorer to found Fiji Island .

·         The island is split into 333 small island in that area, the captail is Suva.

·         The largest island in that area is  Viti Levu.

·         Fiji Island is a Republican party.

·         Fiji was first settled about 3,500 years ago by Melanesian and

    Polynesian settlers, afterward European took over.

·         Is located the southwest Pacific, south of the Equator.

  ·         The island is known as “ the crossroad of the Pacific”,  with beautiful beaches and rich culture.

  For more info. Click this link

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/fiji-islands-guide/

Cultures

·         Traditionally Asian and European style.

·         Basic food are rice, sweet potatoes, taro, cassava, coconut and fish.

·         They love to do open fire or underground, when it comes to festival or others occasion.

·         Top 3 language are English, Bau Fijian, and Hindustani.

·         Their religion are Hindu or Muslim, a small minority for Christian.

  

Common Phrases

English	Fijian	Pronounced
Greetings or Hello	ni sa bula	nee sar bull-ar
Thank you or good	vinaka	vee nar-kar
Good morning	ya dra vinaka	yarn-drar vee nar-kar
How are you	sa vacava tiko	sar varthava tiko
I'm happy	sa marau tiko	sar mar-ow tiko
No worries	sega na leqa	sang-ar nar lang-ar
Please	kere kere	Kerry kerry
Goodbye	ni sa moce (formal)	nee sar mor-thay (formal style)
	Moce (informal)	mor-thay (informal)

Culture Ceremonies

The LOVO

This is a magnificent feast, cooked in the earth. It's like a barbeque, only a little more smoked, and a very efficient way to cook large quantities of food at the same time. 

To make your own you'll need:

• firewood
• some smooth-surfaced stones
• a roll of foil
• banana leaves
• clean sacks (optional)
• a shovel (not optional)

Dig a hole 60cm (2ft) deep and 72cm wide. If the soil is damp, spread a layer of ash in the bottom of the hole before putting in the stones and wood.

Light the fire and keep it going until the stones are red hot, then move the unburnt wood and coal and spread the stones out to make a platform for the food.

Traditionally, the food will consist of cassava (tapioca), kumala (sweet potato), yam and taro - all of which should be peeled. Wrap a shoulder of leg of pork or ham in foil (and/or chicken, fish or lamb) and place in the oven. Put the big stuff at the bottom and the things that need less cooking at the top.

Cover the feast with banana leaves or coconut stalks and damp sacks provide the final insulation. Cover the lot with soil and pour yourself a drink.

The food will take around two hours to cook.

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Many beautiful wonders

more to come  !!

Before You Go

What you should know before traveling to Fiji

•  The US Department of State said that travelers wanting to visit Fiji must have a passport that is valid for at least three months beyond their intended departure date from Fiji.  The travelers will also be required to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of their stay as well as an onward or return ticket.
• Vaccinations must be update at least four six weeks prior to departure

If you’re 17 or over you may bring the following items into Fiji duty free:

1. Cigarettes, not exceeding 250 sticks or
2. Cigars, not exceeding 250grams net weight or
3. Tobacco not exceeding 250grams net weight or
4. Any combination of (1) to (3) above, provided the total net weight does not exceed 250grams
5. Spirituous Liquors not exceeding 2.25 liters or
6. Wines, not exceeding 4.5 liters or
7. Beer, not exceeding 4.5 liters or
8. Any combination of the goods in paragraph (5) to (7) above, provided that they combination does not exceed the equivalent quantity under any one paragraph
9. Other dutiable goods, not exceeding FJ$400.00 in value

The check list

Dress in Fiji is usually casual and, because of the warm climate, it's easy to subscribe to the adage 'travel light'. Unless you plan to travel in the high mountains, you can be certain it will always be warm, even at night. So clothing should be light. Bathing suit and shorts (for men and women) are practical and always fashionable around resorts, but scanty clothing should never be worn outside these areas, especially in or near a Fijian village.

We find that most people over pack. When you take into consideration that the inter-island flights have weight limits of 15kg (about 33 pounds) per person for your checked luggage, it helps to leave out the unnecessary items. Dress is casual at all resorts, and most offer laundry services.  Shorts and t-shirts will probably be your principal attire.

Helpful checklist

Sun Protection-- Hat, sunscreen, lip balm, insect repellant, sunglasses (with leash)

Prescription medications--In addition, aspirin, band-aids, Neosporin, Sudafed, Dramamine, etc. Most resorts have relatively advanced medical kits.

Camera--Batteries/charger, film or memory card ( many people of fiji island will be please hear about your family and life )

Small LED flashlight or headlamp

Plastic zip-loc or garbage bags for segregating soiled or wet items

Water bottle--(empty for travel through airport securities, or just pick up a bottle of Fiji Water when you get there)

Small pack baby wipes for remote clean up.

additional items( but not needed)

• Notebook or journal
• Binoculars
• Bird watching, beautiful scenery, dolphins and whales
• Books, magazines or other reading material
• Many resorts have a ‘leave and take’ library where you can leave the book you finish and take one you have not read yet.
• Belt back or day pack

Reading materials--Books, magazines, comic books

Clothing--Especially baby clothes and outgrown children’s clothes, but everything up to adult shorts and shirts are also appreciated, including lightweight jackets.

Footwear--Flip flops, running shoes, athletic footwear (Rugby and soccer are both popular).

Diving Essentials

Most resorts have snorkeling equipment for rent but  most people recommend bringing your own. You never know whether a rental mask will fit well, and what kind of shape it will be in. If you have your own you know how it fits and can use it at any time. against the daily cost and other drawbacks of by the dive operator.

• Mask, Fins (and booties) and Snorkel
• BCD
• Regulator
• Dive computer
• Wet Suit
• Safety sausage, other safety items
• Mesh carrying bag

Links are below to share more information :)

• www.hoteltravelhttp://www.all-vacation-travel.com/what-to-expect-from-your-fijian-holiday
• http://www.lonelyplanet.com/fiji/practical-information/money-costs
• http://www.fiji.gov.fj/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=160
• http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/fiji

Top 10 Activities

 1.Go island shopping

You could certainly stay happy in one spot, but why not check out some of the other Fijian island gems during your stay? Take a day trip, an overnight yacht cruise, a 3- or 4-night sailing.

2.Spoil yourself 

There are beautiful opportunities for pampering in Fiji. Send the kids off for some fun at the resort's kids club, then  kick back by the pool with a cocktail in one hand and a good book in the other, or go crazy and spoil yourself with an indulgent spa treatment  Maybe try a facial or a massage to begin with.

3. Watch the locals in a footy game

Every weekend Fijians will be running around a football (soccer) field or cheering from the sidelines. Whether you are in a large town or the smallest village, there will be a rugby field and plenty of eager participants ready for an important game. So why not join in a game?

4. Garden of the Sleeping Giant , Nadi

Arranged across 20 hectares of the Sabeto Mountain Range foothills, this garden began as a private orchid collection and now features more than 2000 species.

5.Get muddy at the mud baths

For something a little different, treat your skin to an ancient therapy. Cover yourself in mud on a visit to the mud baths and hot springs.

6. Have some fun in the water

300-plus islands mean a lot of coastline, multitudes of reefs and plenty of opportunities to explore the tropical waters for a day or so Whether it's diving, snorkelling, sailing or fishing  whatever  it is  Fiji is the place for you!


 7. Sigatoka Sand Dunes

One of Fiji's most stunning coastal vistas, the World Heritage-listed Sigatoka region is an archaeological gold mine and was Fiji's first national park.  Different types of pottery shards dating back 2500 years,  there is also Pacific region's largest prehistoric burial site have been unearthed here.

8. Visit Sri Siva Subramaniya temple

This colorful Hindu temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Lord Shiva. It is the largest Hindu temple in the southern hemisphere, and one of Nadi's most easily recognized landmarks. you will need to modestly when visiting.

9. Visit Suva's Fiji Museum

This comprehensive museum is set in the beautiful Thurston Gardens, a houses of outstanding collection of cultural and historical artifacts including war clubs,  cannibal implements, jewelry and musical instruments. Pride of place goes to Ratu Finau, Fiji's last remaining double-hulled canoe, an impressive 13-meter long maritime marvel.

10. Ride a horse to local villages

A highlight of any trip to Fiji is a visit to local villages, and a great way to do it is by horseback  Visit the villages of the Namosi Highlands, in steep mountain ranges, with plunging waterfalls, river gorges and a dense cloak of rain forest that make up some of Fiji's most beautiful scenery.

Here are some links to more activities in Fiji

http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Attractions-g294331-Activities-Fiji.html

http://www.worldtravelguide.net/fiji/things-to-do

http://www.castawayfiji.com/activities-and-things-to-do-in-fiji