Fijian Language Week Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti
Ni sa bula vinaka! Fiji Language Week Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti celebrates the culture and language of the 19,722 people of Fijian heritage who live in New Zealand. According to the 2018 Census, 1,191 people of Fijian heritage reside in Christchurch.
In 2020 Fijian Language Week was on from Sunday 4 October to Saturday 10 October 2020.
The 2020 Fijian Language theme is:
Noqu Vosa, Noqu iSema Bula.
My language, my living link.
Fijian salusalu craft - Fijian Language Week
Salusalu is Fijian for necklace/garland. Tiresa shows how to make a simple version of your own.
Fijian general resources
A selection of Fijian resources that cover language, culture and protocols. From children's through to adults, in both Fijian and English.
Find Fijian resources in our collection
Fijian language and culture
- Fijian Language Week Facebook page
- Fijian community groups and organisations in CINCH, our community directory
- Fiji Language Week resources from the Human Rights Commission
- Fiji Language Week from Te Kete Ipurangi
- Let’s Meke! and Whale tooth tales blog posts from Te Papa Tongarewa