by Nina Jones | Dec 27, 2017 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji
“Bure Kalou” A Fijian house of worship, or temple from pre-Christian times This full-scale replica in the Fiji Village at The Polynesian Culture Center on the island of Oahu, Hawaii is the only bure kalou outside of Fiji. Throughout Polynesia, places of...
by admin@pxp200.com | Oct 26, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji
“Bula Vinaka” and welcome to Fiji! This phrase means more than simple hello or greeting, and the speaker proclaims “good health” or “good life” to the hearer. The approximate 330 inhabitable islands of Fiji are spread out over more than a million square...
by admin@pxp200.com | Oct 14, 2015 | Cultures of Polynesia, Fiji
When I first saw a Fijian dance at the Polynesian Cultural Center, I thought I would fall asleep. But each time I saw their performance, my appreciation grew for their songs, derua, and dances. I also grew to love the Fijian people. They are so giving, friendly, and...
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