Fiji

Have you ever been asked where your top travel destination is? If you were to ask me that I would say either Fiji or Tahiti. I have always been fascinated with the blue oceans, sandy beaches, and relaxed culture. All cultures are affected by multiple concepts, the Fijian culture is greatly impacted by dance and music, by the specifics of the Meke, and by the movement of the Meke. In Fiji, the impact of dance and music is tremendous on the people. “A community whose very culture is grounded in communal values seems to be an ideal ground for the development of expertise in part-singing [and dancing] (Russell).” From living in a small town my whole life, I can image how this small islands culture and community is. The community of individuals are those who you look toward for guidance and help with anything. To have singing and dancing such a big aspect is just like having a community party. In Fiji, they have the…

In geography class we have learned so much about so many different and amazing places. The place that I would like to visit the most and really gets my attention is Fiji. To begin with, Fiji has many different flavorful and exotic foods to try. Also, there are many fun and exciting activities for people of all ages to do. Finally, another reason I would like to go to Fiji is because of the tropical climate, and I like being near the beach. As can be seen, there are fun things to do at Fiji…

In the South Pacific Ocean, about 1,300 miles north of New Zealand, there is a country that is made of 300 islands and 540 islets. These islands combined form the republic of Fiji. Out of all 300 islands, only about 150 are inhabited by humans. The largest island is Viti Levu, also known as Great Fiji, and the capital is Suva. Fiji is a democratic country, with the government system set up very similar to the United States. Sports are also popular in Fiji, such as rugby and soccer. My goal…

Fiji, a country and an archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, comprises 333 islands and 522 smaller islets (SPC 2008, p.1). Around 106 of these islands are permanently inhabited with the total estimated population of 900,000 (UNDP 2015). An estimate of 49% of the total population live in the rural areas (UNDP 2015), while around 90% of the population in Fiji live in the coastal lowlands area (Nunn et al. 1993). Fiji has a total land area of 18,274 km2, of which 87% is accounted for the two…

Fiji is geographically located in the Northeast direction of New Zealand and it takes approximately three hours to travel between the two countries by plane. Unlike New Zealand, which is one of the developed countries in the southern hemisphere, Fiji is relatively small in land size and also in terms of economic development. Indigenous Fijians and Indo-Fijians (also known as Fiji Indians) are the two dominant ethnic groups in Fiji, where the former consists of around 51 percent of the total…

Fiji Did you know that on the movie Grown Ups the movie with Adam Sandler when they are at the restaurant his son asks for a Voss or a Fiji water ? Fiji water is a fancy water from Fiji. This paper will discuss Fiji ; its main food components , delicacies , religion , and manufacturing. Fiji has many food components in their dishes here are a few of them . Coconut is used in kokodo and palusami . Fish is used in lovo , kokodo , and palusami . Rice is in madrasi masala dosa . Taro root and…

Fiji is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean. It was a British colony from 1874 – 1970. The need for the British to establish a strong economical base in their colony of Fiji arose, and so, they turned to sugar cane plantations as a steady source of employment and revenue. However, the British were not willing to exploit the indigenous labour and disturb the Fijian way of life, so they needed to recruit labour from over the seas. They decided to utilise the indentured labour system, by…

The capitalism is an ever growing force in Fiji, spreading out and searching for more profit by owners of company or producers, in what local society now recognizes to be a worldwide approach. In this sense Marx recommended that the driver for all methods of globalisation is capital gain only. As well as the clear aims of economic development, cultural globalisation such as that of media and film, are also only to create profit in Fiji for their benefits. In Fiji, the growth of capitalist system…

Fiji is developing country north to New Zealand and east of Australia. Fiji has a warm tropical climate perfect for beachside holidays. Maximum temperatures rarely move out of the 31°C (88°F) to 26°C (79°F) range all year round, Fiji is very tropical. Southeast trade winds from March to November bring dry weather and the rainy season runs from December to April. Natural resources include timber, fish, gold, copper, offshore oil, and hydropower. Fiji experienced a period of rapid growth in the…

The South Pacific Island Nation of Fiji is not only an inviting and beautiful vacation destination, but its Islands are home to scenic wonders, both natural and man made .. Ever since high school I have wanted to visit Fiji, and often would wonder what it would be like to live there. Fiji consist of 333 Islands, about 110 of which are inhabited. (Thttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji) The Fiji Islands are located near Australia, off the South-east coast of California. These Islands have very…