Features
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Fiji Museum Hosts Three-Day Warli Art Workshop Led by Indian Artist Rashmi Chaudhary
Ancient Warli art steps into the spotlight in Fiji through a three-day workshop led by Rashmi Chaudhary. Expect simple geometric motifs, mindfulness, and a playful exploration of recycled materials becoming village scenes—an inventive blend of culture, creativity, and calm.
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From the Philippines to Lautoka: A Tailor Weaving Community in Fiji
From a young migrant worker to a cornerstone of Lautoka’s tailoring scene, Roveline Roshan’s story is a testament to resilience, community, and craft. A simple sewing venture blossoms into a life that supports family, preserves tradition, and inspires others to pursue their skills.
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River of Resilience: A 69-Year-Old Fiji Grandmother’s Kai Quest
At 69, Sereima Matea rises before dawn at the Rewa River to harvest kai—freshwater mussels that support her family and hopeful futures. A story of endurance, adaptation, and a quiet, powerful courage that fuels generations.
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How to Make a Small Dining Room Feel Spacious Without Renovations
Turn a cramped dining nook into a bright, inviting space with smart, no-fuss design tricks. Lighter palettes, reflective surfaces, and carefully chosen seating can dramatically expand the feel of the room—without a major renovation. Subtle ceiling details and cohesive color flow can make every inch count.
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Tabuadrau Designs Turns Bark Cloth into Couture Wedding Gowns in Fiji
Fiji sparks a bold wedding-fashion movement with gowns cut from bark cloth and hand-inked with stories. Vuya Ratubua’s Tabuadrau Designs fuses Pacific heritage with couture, turning months of collaboration and meticulous craft into wedding dresses that feel intimate, timeless, and utterly unique.
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Ashram Camp Sparks Transformation in Fiji Teen Aiming for a Law Career
Through annual ashram camps, 16-year-old Pranav Kumar discovers a path from distraction to determination. The experience—discipline, yoga, and a diverse, supportive community—kindles a dream of becoming a lawyer and a renewed sense of purpose.
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Fiji Camp Sparks a Hidden Transformation in an 11-Year-Old
An 11-year-old’s camp story weaving fitness, focus, and faith into everyday lessons. From sunrise rituals and yoga to thrilling lathi training and timeless tales, Jocelyn’s days hint at growth, courage, and gratitude blossoming in a single program.
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Fiji Ashram Camps Shape Youth into Future Leaders
Seventeen-year-old Eshita Prasad has grown from a young participant to a committed junior volunteer at an ashram camp. Through dance, mantra study, and self-defense training, the programs are shaping her values, discipline, and sense of community. A glimpse into how youth initiatives can empower future leaders with culture, resilience, and purpose.
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Jhankaar: Fiji’s Band Reimagining Indian Folk for a Modern Audience
Fiji’s Jhankaar blends traditional Indian folk with contemporary beats, weaving classical textures into Bollywood, English classics, and even iTaukei tunes. Led by Samresh Rao, the band champions original songs and a fresh sound designed to connect with a younger generation.
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Matai Project Bridges Pacific Heritage and Marine Science
Rooted in Pacific family wisdom and the rhythms of the sea, a USP marine science student blends Indigenous knowledge with modern research. Through the Matai Project, she links culture, stewardship, and science to protect both land and sea—and the communities that depend on them.