Marriages. Arranged marriages are rarely practiced in modern Fiji. Traditionally however, a marriage would be arranged by the mans parents and senior members of his Mataqali and would have been based on the relationship that would be created between two clans.

Do people in Fiji live in extended or nuclear families?

In the villages, native Fijians socialise within their kin groups; they associate with those households that they share a male ancestor with. These households form extended family networks that are patrilineal subclans (mataqali). They provide a lot of community-wide support.

What are families like in Fiji?

A typical household has a couple, married sons and their wives and children, unmarried children and possibly a widowed parent and grandchildren. Fijian culture does not condone elderly people living alone. In urban areas, nuclear families are more the norm than they are in rural areas.

What is the lifestyle in Fiji?

Fijian lifestyle is a relaxed combination of traditional culture and a strong belief in the family and community. Fiji Time refers to the relaxed way of life that means the bus often runs late as the driver stops to talk to friends, or you may make some unexpected stops to help the family.

What does Naita mean in Fijian?

There exists among some Fijian communities a form of tabu relationship regarding the eating of certain foods. People who have certain defined tabu (taboos) relationships with one another respect each by complying with the rules. This relationship is called naita where one group is a warrior to another.

What do Fijians call each other?

Other terms Kaivata or Kai may be used generally across the board to all Fijians, if they identify themselves within the same Province. Kai-noqu may be used when one Fijian is generally addressing another Fijian that they share the same blood somewhere in their lineage.

What is a yavusa?

The basic Fijian polity or yavusa is ideally taken to be a group of people (both male and female) claiming descent usually in the male line from a common mythological ancestral spirit, and associated with commonly held land.

What religion is Fiji people?

Almost all indigenous Fijians are Christian, mostly Methodist. Most Indians are Hindu, though a significant minority are Muslim. About one-tenth of the population is Roman Catholic, and there is a small Assemblies of God community. Fiji: Religious affiliation Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

How do you say hello in Fiji?

Bula: Pronounced boo-lah, it is by far the most common greeting. It means hello but can also be used in a number of permutations as shown below. Ni sa bula/Ni sa bula Vinaka: The first can be used as a more formal greeting.

Are there still cannibals in Fiji?

The Naihehe Caves - Sigatoka, Fiji Fiji is famed for its long running history of cannibalism, it was even previously dubbed Cannibal Island. The practices have almost died out in recent years with the exception of the Naihehe Caves, home to the last human-eating group on the island.

What is Fiji known for?

Fiji is known as the Soft Coral Capital of the World, with the Great Astrolabe Reef surrounding its 333 islands and atolls, so an underwater adventure should be high on your to-do list when visiting Fiji. For genuine thrill seekers, Fiji is also an amazing place to go white-water rafting.

Who owns most of the land in Fiji?

Native land, managed by the NLTB, comprises 87% of the land in Fiji and was permanently deeded by the British Crown in the 1880s. To put it simply, this land cannot be sold. It will forever remain as property of the landowning unit unless sold back to the State and then solely for public purpose.

Is Fiji a religious country?

Almost all indigenous Fijians are Christian, mostly Methodist. Most Indians are Hindu, though a significant minority are Muslim. About one-tenth of the population is Roman Catholic, and there is a small Assemblies of God community. Fiji: Religious affiliation Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

What should you avoid in Fiji?

Avoid reef fish if possible as they have been associated with sickness, not just in Fiji but in many of the South Pacific Islands. Reef fish live in shallower areas and feed off the coral, which at certain times of year can have a toxic bloom on them, infecting the fish.

What is illegal in Fiji?

The Fijians do not. Firearms -- Guns are illegal in Fiji, and persons found with them could be fined severely and sentenced to jail. Gambling -- Fiji has no casinos, but you can play the local lottery. Healthcare -- Medical and dental care in Fiji are not up to the standards common in the industrialized world.

Can u drink tap water in Fiji?

Safe drinking water in Fiji Officially, the tap water in Nadi and Suva and mainland resorts are the safest to drink.

What is I love you in Fijian?

Au domoni iko means I love you, in a romantic settingThe other version is aulomani iko which would be used to express love for family or other close relations.