Macawa ni Vosa VakaViti - Fijian Language Week
Ni sa bula kece sara. Macawa ni Vosa VakaViti - Fijian Language Week is on from Sunday 5 to Saturday 11 October 2025.
Ni sa bula vinaka! Fiji Language Week Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti celebrates the culture and language of the 25,038 people of Fijian heritage who live in New Zealand. According to the 2023 Census, 1,648 people of Fijian heritage reside in Christchurch.
In 2025, the theme is:
Na noqu vosa: me na tekivu mai vale
My language: Starts at home
- Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Fiji Language Week page for more resources.
- Like the Fiji Language Week Facebook page.
Fijian translations of library information
We have translated some key documents:
Fijian language and culture resources
Fijian salusalu craft - Fijian Language Week
Salusalu is Fijian for necklace/garland. Tiresa shows how to make a simple version of your own.
Fiji flag colouring in sheet
Celebrate Fiji Language Week Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti! Download our Fiji flag colouring in sheet! [86 KB PDF]
Fiji language books for children
Help your little ones learn the Fijian language by using these resources.
Fijian salusalu craft - Fijian Language Week
Salusalu is Fijian for necklace/garland. Tiresa shows how to make a simple version of your own.
Fiji flag colouring in sheet
Celebrate Fiji Language Week Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti! Download our Fiji flag colouring in sheet! [86 KB PDF]
Fiji language books for children
Help your little ones learn the Fijian language by using these resources.
Find Fijian resources in our collection
Fijian language and culture
- Fiji Language Week Ministry of Pacific Peoples
- Fijian Language Week Facebook page
- Fijian community groups and organisations in CINCH, our community directory
- Let’s Meke! and Whale tooth tales blog posts from Te Papa Tongarewa
