The Chinese New Year celebrations in Fiji kicked off with an impressive inauguration of the Nausori Town Plaza, valued at $30 million. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad led the ceremony, emphasizing the significance of the relationship between Fiji and China that contributed to this project’s realization.

In his remarks, Prof Prasad highlighted the cultural relevance of the Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, which promotes the values of community, unity, and familial bonds. He stated, “As we welcome the new lunar year, we are reminded that family, togetherness, and shared responsibility are the cornerstones of a prosperous society,” reaffirming these values as vital to the continued development of Fiji.

The Nausori Town Plaza spans about 15,000 square meters over three levels and features 41 business units, poised to serve as an economic hub for local entrepreneurs. Prof Prasad described the plaza as a landmark that embodies growth and symbolizes the enduring bilateral ties between Fiji and China. He expressed gratitude to the developers, Ding Jing Real Estate Development Pte Ltd, and the Nausori Town Council for their efforts in making this vision a reality.

The celebration underscores Fiji’s commitment to fostering its multicultural identity. Similar events, including the recent Chinese Folklife Festival hosted at the plaza, featured local and Chinese cultural expressions, further illustrating the importance of such traditions in strengthening community bonds.

As Fiji celebrates the New Year, it looks forward to opportunities for growth, collaboration, and enhanced cultural exchange, underscoring optimism for the future and the lasting contributions of its diverse communities to the nation’s fabric.

In summary, the opening of Nausori Town Plaza serves not only as a commercial venture but also as a cultural bridge, reinforcing the strong relationship between Fiji and China, and setting a hopeful tone for economic progress in the new lunar year.