Sample Grassroots Fijian Culture

Sample Grassroots Fijian Culture Pick up any guidebook on Fiji and they’ll all say how friendly the local people are,
particularly to us tourists.

Sample Grassroots Fijian Culture So if you want to see if that’s not a load of bullshit, Vanua Levu would probably be as
good a place as any to visit.

Just north east of Viti Levu, it’s the second biggest island of the archipelago (at 100
miles long) and also has the second largest population (130,000) – but it’s relatively
undeveloped compared to its big brother.

You won’t find mega motorways and glossy shopping malls scattered around the island,
but you will get to sample local traditions and culture, which are pretty much untarnished
by tourism.

There are two main towns in Vanua Leva – Labasa to the north and Savusavu to the
south.

Labasa is a largely Indian community which is heavily into its sugar industry, while
Savusavu is a smaller town which offers great diving and yachting opportunities.
Both are becoming more popular with tourists but if you delve deeper you’ll still find
scores of secluded villages on this volcanic island, which has a wild and rugged interior.
If you fancy staying in these villages to soak up the traditional Fijian lifestyle, with its
lovo feasts and meke dancing, tours are simple to arrange.

Check out www.fijianfamilies.com or www.fiji-bure.com for more information.

Just north east of Viti Levu, it’s the second biggest island of the archipelago (at 100
miles long) and also has the second largest population (130,000) – but it’s relatively
undeveloped compared to its big brother.

You won’t find mega motorways and glossy shopping malls scattered around the island,
but you will get to sample local traditions and culture, which are pretty much untarnished
by tourism.

There are two main towns in Vanua Leva – Labasa to the north and Savusavu to the
south.

Labasa is a largely Indian community which is heavily into its sugar industry, while
Savusavu is a smaller town which offers great diving and yachting opportunities.
Both are becoming more popular with tourists but if you delve deeper you’ll still find
scores of secluded villages on this volcanic island, which has a wild and rugged interior.
If you fancy staying in these villages to soak up the traditional Fijian lifestyle, with its
lovo feasts and meke dancing, tours are simple to arrange.