147 articles tagged "festival"
The 2025 Hibiscus Festival that will be held on August 23rd to the 30th isn’t just about pageantry and entertainment — it’s becoming a powerful platform for national awareness and social change. Minister for
FMF Foods Limited has signed a strategic sponsorship and partnership agreement with Nadi Festival Trust and Bula Events Group for the upcoming Nadi Bula Festival. Group Marketing Manager FMF, Maria Kumar says this
Exciting news for people in Suva as the Fiji Fringe Festival 2025 is set to take over the city from this Saturday to next Saturday and showcase the incredible talents of local and regional artists with over 50 exciting
Around 650 devotees, including many youths, gathered at Muanivatu Ram Mandir in Laucala Bay, Suva yesterday to observe Maha Shivratri with prayers, fasting and spiritual teachings. While speaking to fijivillage New
Hindustani families across Fiji and the world have concluded their Diwali celebration today with Bhai Dooj, a festival honouring the unique bond between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the second day of the Shu
Following Diwali celebrations, the Hindu community marks Govardhan Puja today, a day dedicated to worshiping Lord Krishna for his protection and blessings. Speaking to fijivillage News, Sanatan priest Sunit Sharma
Today, devotees celebrate Hanuman Jyanti, honoring Lord Hanuman’s unparalleled loyalty and devotion to Lord Rama, a day before Diwali. This annual observance, highlighted in the Ramayana signifies Hanuman’s pla
The Navtarang and Radio Sargam Diwali Dress-up Competition sponsored by Rups Big Bear came to an exciting close with participants showcasing vibrant creativity and deep cultural pride. 26-year-old Artika Archana Ch
By following the path of righteousness (dharm) and embracing the teachings of our sacred scriptures, we can illuminate our lives and people around us. This is the Diwali message of the National Secretary of the Sh
As we approach Diwali, a 65-year-old woman from Lokia Nausori, shares her story of how she celebrates her Diwali with people in old age homes and children living on the streets by providing sweets and food to those who
An urgent call is being made to set up a drug rehabilitation Centre in the country, and Fiji Council of Churches General Secretary, Pastor Simione Tugi says he knows the real need for this as his daughter is also a vict
Miss Hibiscus 2024, Melania Tora, along with 1st Runner Up Martina Sigrah and 2nd Runner Up Pepe Malani, visited the Pearce Home in Suva to meet Fiji’s first-ever Miss Hibiscus, Liebling Marlow. The Hibiscus Comm
The village of Sabeto in Nadi was filled with joy and celebration as the people and Vanua of Betoraurau warmly welcomed their newly-crowned Hibiscus Queen, Melania Tora, back to her home village. Tora's maternal re
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa has ordered the Suva City Council Chair Special Administrators, Tevita Boseiwaqa to undertake an immediate and impartial investigation into the allegations of sexual harassm
Many Hindus gathered at My Suva Park to immerse the idol of Lord Ganesha as ten days of Ganesh Utsav ended today. Fiji Sewa Ashram Sangha, as well as groups from as far as Tailevu and Muaniweni in Nausori brought i
As thousands of Hindus prepare to celebrate Ganesh Visarjan today, a devotee says people should let go of the negativity, jealousy and stress while immersing Lord Ganesha and look forward to the future opportunities.
Advocating for mental health in the country is the biggest aim for Miss Hibiscus 2024 Melania Tora after she was crowned last night. Tora who is from Natalau Village in Sabeto Nadi, and has maternal links to Dalico
Miss Labasa Divisonal Hospital Marica Waqaniburotu has been crowned the Miss Vodafone Friendly North. Miss Labasa Town Council Adi Volitikoro and Miss Northern Civil Service Vika Taduvaruru are the first and second
Miss Tents and Awnings Melania Tora is the Miss Hibiscus 2024. Tora says she is grateful to the support of family and the people of Sabeto. She says the support of the Vanua plays a huge part in
Oliver Simon Dyer has been crowned as the 2024 Vodafone Friendly North King last night. Dyer was sponsored by Mr Shah's Amusement and among the two other contestants who were competing for the King title in the Fes
