Cultural Identity
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Jay Tauleka: From Fiji church choirs to VT1S spotlight, shaping the island’s contemporary sound
Jay Tauleka’s rise from church choirs to Fiji’s vibrant modern scene hints at a versatile, genre‑bending sound born of family roots and a new wave of studio mentorship. Through VT1S and a string of collaborations, the 29‑year‑old is shaping a career that defies labels while weaving island identity into contemporary pop, R&B, and reggae‑inflected tracks.
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Fiji Sevens Set on Hong Kong Crown as Nation Balances Cultural Revival and Pension Reform Debates
Fiji’s sevens chase Hong Kong glory as readers weigh heritage, identity, and accountability at home.
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Climate Change Threatens Nuian Language and Nui Island’s Cultural Identity
An elder on Nui Island warns that the Nuian language is dying as climate change threatens land, livelihoods and memory. From ruined pulaka pits to vanishing ancestral graves, cultural loss is becoming as urgent as physical damage—and revival efforts are rising in regional talks on resilience.
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New Zealand Funds Four-Week English and Tourism Training for Rapa Nui to Reconnect with Polynesia
Rapa Nui is seeking to reweave its Pacific connections as direct air links thin. A New Zealand–backed training program could boost English and tourism skills, fueling renewed cultural exchange and a more resilient economy across Polynesia.
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Fiji Public Servant Marks 37 Years in Civil Service, Wears a Sari Daily
In Suva, a civil servant marks 37 years of continuous service — and a daily sari that keeps culture visibly alive in government life. Her steady presence and care for pensioners show how tradition and public service can intertwine to shape a community.