Vanuatu eyes deeper cultural ties after IPACS 2025
VANUATU’s participation in the Indonesia–Pacific Cultural Synergy 2025 has reinforced its commitment to cultural diplomacy, sustainable development, and creative industry
Tradition
Mentorship on the open sea
WITH over 13 years of experience in traditional voyaging, Iva Nancy Vunikura was honoured to assume the title of matua, a role that entails mentorship and guidance, especially to the young crew on board the Uto Ni
Father shares traditions with daughter
KAIAFA Ledua is no stranger to the ocean and sailing. But he’s just returned from the most rewarding voyage of his life – a father and daughter sail to and from the 54th Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting
Fiji’s living tradition and a call to unity
ACROSS Fiji, tribes take great pride in mats, which are endemic to their community. The story behind the mats, the materials used, and the skills needed to weave them are often closely guarded secrets passed down
PNA leaders spend day at sea
LEADERS of the Parties to the Nauru Agreement (PNA) have spent time at sea ahead of crucial tuna talks in
Tui Nayau installed
ANCIENT traditional ceremonies and religious rituals fused at dawn as one of Fiji’s original kingdoms elevated a career military officer to the title of Tui
Fiji’s tourism industry urged to embrace resilience and sustainability
A speaker at Tourism Super Week in Nadi this week has called for a shift in mindset from the traditional notion of "Duri madao," a Fijian phrase meaning businesses that start and fail quickly, to "Duri meda," which