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Fiji is a southwestern Pacific island nation located about 800 kilometres southwest of Samoa and 1,800 kilometres North of New Zealand. It is an archipelago (a group of islands) made up of several hundred islands. There are around 20,000 Fijian people living in Aotearoa!
Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti – Fijian Language Week is Sunday 2 October – Saturday 8 October 2022
This is a chance to celebrate the Fijian language and culture in New Zealand and around the world! This year the theme is:
Me vakabulabulataki, vakamareqeti, ka vakaqaqacotaki na vosa vakaviti. | Nurture, preserve and sustain the Fijian language.
Celebrate Fijian Language week with workshops at Newlands Community Centre!
Wellington Fijian Language class invite children of primary and intermediate age to celebrate Fijian language with a free workshop of language, games, food and art! Learn some simple Fijian phrases, play some traditional games, learn how to do some Fijian weaving. There will be a lunch at 1pm, you are welcome to bring a plate to contribute. Parents and carers welcome. Please contact the centre to register – ph 04 4773724 or email newlandscc@wcc.govt.nz
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Here are some simple phrases to get you started speaking Fijian:
Ni sa bula vinaka – Greetings/Hello
Ni sa moce – vei kemuni na gole – Goodbye – to those who are leaving
Ni sa moce – vei kemuni na tiko – Goodbye – to those who are staying
Kerekere – Please
Vinaka vakalevu – Thank you
Special phrases to use in the library:
Au tiko ena vale ni vola
I am at the library
Au wili vola tiko
I am reading a book
You can learn some more simple Fijian phrases on the Ministry of Pacific Peoples Website here