Fiji week

FIJI WEEK

Fiji Week, a week of festivals culminating in Fiji Day on the 10 of October (which is the independence day as well) is celebrated annually with a different theme chosen every day.

This celebration dates back to 1970 when Fiji Islands got their independence from British colonial rules. The ceremonies last for a week and they include religious and cultural performances. Every day of the week is different: there are carnivals and shows displaying performances that shows religious and cultural diversity.

Nowadays, these celebrations are gradually dying out because of they are boycotted by ceveral pronument politicians and other public figures who accuse the government of using the occasion to promote a political agenda.