43 articles tagged "girmit-day"
It was an emotional day for the descendants of the Girmitiyas in the Western Division when they presented a tabua (whale's tooth) to thank the Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Saukuru, Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu, Taukei Vidilo Rat
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, during the Vanua Day Talanoa session before the Girmit Day celebrations, discussed with the chiefs the need to have a designated place for Sanatan followers to carry out
The commemoration of Girmit is a time to ponder about the sufferings that our forefathers went through, a time to reflect on the past and ensure that their struggles and sacrifices are not forgotten. While officiat
The Coalition Government strongly believes that recognizing and upholding the values and blessings of our ancestors is a path to progress towards a new vision for our beloved nation. This was highlighted by the Dep
The University of Fiji started the national Girmit celebrations on a high note by officially launching a collection of poems, prose and reflections called 'Landings' at its Saweni Campus. While launching the book,
As we celebrate 2024 Girmit Day today, 89-year-old Azam Ali of Labasa says the Girmitiyas are our identity who have struggled their whole life for the development of the country. While sharing the story of the Girm
As we celebrate Girmit day today, 75-year-old Ram Kehwa of Laqere, Labasa says he has spent his childhood among Girmityas and has seen the tough days his grandparents and relatives went through. In an interview wit
As we commemorate Girmit Day this weekend, 109-year-old Gangamma has shared the struggles she and her ancestors went through and how far they have come. Gangamma who is from Nadi says some early girmitiyas fled fr
Former Prime Minister and Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the Hindi and iTaukei languages should be made compulsory in the school curriculum for people to understand that we are part of a multicultural c
Ministries have been advised to extend their support towards the commemoration of the 145th Girmit Day celebration by releasing their civil servants to participate in organised events. The eagerly anticipated celeb
As we approach the Girmit Day celebrations, a Vanua Day is going to be held today to show gratitude to the Taukei Vidilo and Tui Vuda for giving their blessings to have the events in Lautoka and for allowing early desce
As we prepare to commemorate Girmit Day on Monday, girmit descendant and Labasa Town Council Special Administration Chair Paul Jaduram says the Indo-Fijian population still need security and they do have it but farmers
The Girmit Day commemoration at the Girmit Multicultural Centre in Lautoka will feature thrilling sports competitions such as soccer, netball and golf, further enriching the experience for attendees. The Ministry
More than $200,000 has been allocated for the 145th Girmit Day celebration that will be held at the Lautoka Girmit Centre from the 11th to the 13th of May and in Labasa on the 11th of May. This has been confirmed b
As preparations for the 145th Girmit Day celebrations get underway, the Taukei Vidilo and Tui Vuda have given their blessings for the celebration in Lautoka. A traditional ceremony seeking the blessings from the Va
Various religious and ethnic based organisations of Girmit descendants have written to the Methodist Church of Fiji President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai and thanked him and the church for the Reconciliation Service on 14th
I am accountable to the Prime Minister, Cabinet and taxpayers of Fiji, not to unscrupulous politicians who shamelessly insult the Girmitiya and their descendants with their gutter-level comments. This is the respo
The extraordinary Girmit story is now the centre of a new national movement for peace and reconciliation, and it comes from the Methodist Church in Fiji. This was the sentiment shared by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rab
Hundreds of people turned up at Albert Park today to be part of the Girmit Day celebration. The celebration began with a float and parade, starting from Suva Flea Market at 8 this morning. Members of the Indo-
USP academic and historian, Dr Anurag Subramani says indenture was a concealed form of slavery and Girmit is always tied to the idea of coercive labour regime and brutality and we cannot detach it from that. While
