Happiest traffic security in Fiji

This guy is ‘Happiest’ security guard in Fiji. He controls traffic at the only bridge into Denarau island…making everyone HAPPY. This man makes everyone smile and laugh as they drive through.

Who I Am – Victoria Tagicakibau

Victoria Tagicakibau, an Auckland high school student wrote this poem about her identity, origins and culture.

This was one of eight spoken word performances. The Polynesian youth use spoken-word poetry to navigate their way through Auckland’s urban culture. With mentor Grace Taylor of South Auckland Poets Collective they drew inspiration from Auckland Museum’s collection […]

Fijian style ‘belly dance’ – Funny

A Fijian welcome dance for tourists performed at Malakati village, Nacula, Yasawa.

Fijians singing in Court of Caiaphas

Fiji Christians visiting Israel, sang impromptu ‘Jisu sa wekada’ in dungeon prison Court of Caiaphas, Jerusalem Israel. Jesus may have been held prisoner in this dungeon prison.

Fijian rugby team singing at the ‘Hall of Steel’

Hall of Steel The Hall of Steel is the architectural centrepiece of the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. The elegant steel and glass tower can be seen from every floor, from where it offers views of Leeds, Clarence Dock and the Aire/Calder navigation canal.

At the base of the stair is an area filled with […]

Lakalaka performed during Queens visit 1953

The lakalaka is a traditional Tongan dance being performed here by Lauans who have close connections to Tonga. Lakeba has strong traditional ties with Tonga and particularly the chiefly family from Tubou and tongan Royal family.

Happy Fijian man dancing

Fijians are usually happy people and this man displays that very well. Enjoy.

Wondering what song he’s dancing to? Listen here – Liviraki

Makare Second Album

Yes they have released their New Albuum – Taura Tale. It has 12 songs and you can preview the 12 songs or purchase the album and download via the iTunes player below. Enjoy.

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Fijian troops leave for Malaya 1952

Fijian soldiers leave our shores for the Malayan Emergency in 1952. This video recorded with background song of ‘Isa Lei’ the Fijian farewell song.

During the 4 years of Fijian involvement, some 1,600 Fijian troops served from 1952 to 1956. The First of which to arrive being the 1Bn FIR, of this force, some 25 […]

Fijian soldiers do a Meke and sing in Malaya 1952

During the Malayan Emergency from 1950 – 1959 the Fiji Military Forces volunteered its services.

During the four years of Fijian involvement, from 1952 to 1956, some 1,600 Fijian troops served. The first to arrive were the 1st Battalion, Fiji Infantry Regiment. Twenty-five Fijian troops died in combat in Malaya. Friendships on and off […]