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A tabua (Fijian:) is a polished tooth of a sperm whale that is an important cultural item in Fijian society. They were traditionally given as gifts for atonement or esteem (called sevusevu), and were important in negotiations between rival chiefs.
Megan Lee, in her paper Life in a Fijian Village while studying social structure and organization of Naivuvuni Village states: “The kinship system is an essential aspect of Fijian life. The ways in which people interact with each other is based upon how they are related to each other within the family unit.
Kava is a cornerstone of Fijian culture, playing a central role in celebrating various stages of life. One of its most significant cultural expressions is the Sevusevu, a traditional ceremony in which a visiting guest presents kava to the chief of the host village or tribe. This offering serves as both a gesture of goodwill and gratitude for ...
Located on Viti Levu, tour company Sigatoka River Safari offers visitors a slice of village life along a Fijian river, where they can learn about the history, dine on local fare and participate in ...
The traditional owners of Qilaqila are the iTaukei, the mataqalis' from Mavana Village. All visitors to Qilaqila must do sevusevu and have received permission from the village elders of Daliconi Village to visit. The main village on the island is Lomaloma. Vanua Balavu has an airstrip, a post office in Lomaloma copra port, and a small hospital ...
The culture of Fiji is a tapestry of native Fijian, Indian, European, Chinese and other nationalities. Culture polity traditions, language, food costume, belief system, architecture, arts, craft, music, dance, and sports will be discussed in this article to give you an indication of Fiji's indigenous community but also the various communities which make up Fiji as a modern culture and living.
Within the Fijian nation, Matanivanua is the name of a Mataqali . The Fijian word means "eye of the land". This clan is renowned as eloquent and articulate in speaking on behalf of the land and their chief. When a chiefly presentation of a sevusevu is performed, only this clan can do it.
Kris Jenner’s favorite daughter hasn’t changed!. While playing a fun game of ‘This or That’ in a video posted on the Instagram account of daughter Kylie Jenner’s clothing line Khy on Dec ...