Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week
Ni sa bula kece sara. Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fijian Language Week is on from Sunday 8 to Saturday 14 October 2023.
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 2022, the theme was:
Noqu Vosa, Ai Vakadei ni Noqu Tiko Vinaka
My language provides stability to my wellbeing.
- Visit the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Fiji Language Week page for more resources.
- Like the Fiji Language Week Facebook page.
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.
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.
Fijian Language Week display
A display of traditional Fijian crafts and costume on Tuakiri | Identity, Level 2, Tūranga.
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
- Fiji Language Week from Te Kete Ipurangi
- Let’s Meke! and Whale tooth tales blog posts from Te Papa Tongarewa
Census Information
Pasifika
Resources focusing on Pacific knowledge, heritage & identity, and supporting the learning and retention of Pacific languages and culture.
