Sharing Loloma in the Fiji Village
When one thinks of Fiji, the image of beautiful weather, lush jungle foliage and stunning ocean often come to mind. This vibrant country consists of more than 330 islands, 110 of which are permanently inhabited and rich in natural resources. Among the rich natural...
Tailevu USA supports Fiji in a big way at event on Kakela Beach, O‘ahu
Submitted by Kalivati Volavola, Manager and Chief of the Fiji Village, Polynesian Cultural Center and member of Tailevu USA. During the Labor Day weekend (September 1 – 3, 2023), we had one of the largest Fijian gatherings seen in Hawaiʻi. In the past 15 plus years...
Uniquely Polynesia: The International Date Line
How the International Date Line got all crazy in Polynesia In December of 2011, Samoa and the neighboring island of Tokelau moved the position of the International Date Line, effectively erasing December 31, 2011 from existence. Their purpose was to align the...
Christmas Traditions of Polynesia
There are many traditional holidays specific to the culture and history of Polynesia. However, because Christmas is among the most celebrated holidays on the earth, this holiday is also celebrated by many Polynesian families. As we know, Christmas was introduced by...
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