Discover a culture experience in Fiji

Learning a bit of the local language always goes a long way when travelling. In Fiji, this is no exception. English may be the official language but you will regularly hear “Bula” (hello) and “Vinaka” (thank you). Practice these words and use them during your stay to help brighten someone’s day. 

If you want to journey into Fiji’s historical and cultural evolution at the Fiji Museum, it features an impressive collection of archaeological material and cultural objects dating back over 3,000 years.

Here you can explore Fiji’s rich maritime history. You’ll gain an insight into the cultural aspects of Fiji’s Indigenous inhabitants, and other communities that have settled in the islands over time.

The museum is in the beautiful Thurston Gardens. It’s a perfect place to unwind and take in everything you learned after your museum visit.

Pacific Harbour is mainly a shopping centre. It’s also a great place to experience Fijian culture without visiting an actual village. 

The centre offers a range of shopping experiences, including eateries, and souvenir shops. It’s also a hub for adventure activities.

The main attraction is the authentic cultural theatre. Here, daily shows re-enact the lives of Fiji’s Indigenous before the first settlers arrived. 

The Arts Village features traditional dancers, known as Meke, and the famous Beqa Fire Walkers, along with singing and storytelling of ancient Fijian legends.

Kava is the national drink of Fiji, playing a central role in celebrating various stages of life. Made from mixing the powered root of the pepper plant with water, kava is usually served in a large communal bowl during a traditional kava ceremony. 

Every village conducts this ritual daily. An elder leads the ceremony and serves the kava to each participant in order of status. 

The kava ceremony can also be a welcome to guests, a gesture of respect or a way to celebrate important occasions in Fiji culture.

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• The largest market in the entire South Pacific. Suva’s municipal market is where locals congregate to purchase their fruit and vegetable supply. Not only will you see an enormous amount of tropical produce for sale, but you’ll experience a different aspect of Fijian culture. 
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• A hive of activity - this is the beating heart of the entire archipelago. The market is incredibly active on Saturday mornings. It’s a great place to interact with sellers and learn a little more about Fiji.
  

Immerse yourself in Fiji’s local food culture. Learn to cook and indulge in some of the most delicious dishes Fiji has to offer. Discover the fusion of flavours used in Indo-Fijian cuisine, along with the more traditional Fijian cooking methods, such as Kokoda (raw fish, like ceviche) and Lovo (the Fijian take on the barbecue). Lovo is prepared by wrapping meat or seafood with vegetables in palm leaves and placing into an underground fire pit.

Cooking classes are widely available throughout Fiji, either offered in resorts or local villages. 

Vavavi Cooking and Cultural Experience in Nadi, is highly recommended by many travellers and includes a local market tour and kava ceremony.