Fiji Culture
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Fiji is interesting not only by its beautiful beaches, but also by its multiracial culture. It is one of the most interesting in the South Pacific, if not even in the whole world. Two main races live here: indigenous Fijian (about 57%) and Indo-Fijians (about 37%). The majority of indigenous Fijians speak Fijian; Indo-Fijians speak Fijian-Hindi. Another official language is English and most people speak also English. The two races coexist here together, work together, go to the same schools, but their relationships are quite tenuous and they mostly do not engage socially. Tourists usually feel very welcome in the country. But be careful during conversation with indigenous Fijians as Fijian “yes” may also mean “maybe” or even “no” just because of their courtesy.
- Kava: Very typical is here traditional drinking kava – it is extract from root of plant kava kava (Piper methysticum), which is drunk at a number of occasions such as a form of welcome, to start business relationship etc. It tastes strange, but declining invitation for cava is considered to be insulting.
