Cultural Awareness in Fiji
Fiji Cultural AwarenessAbout Fiji - Culture - Etiquette
It is common to present a present from the town of Qaqona, also known as the Kawa, when you visit a town. It is not costly - half a kilogram (which is reasonable) is about $10. It' presented to Turaga ni Koro, the chief of the town. Wear a sulphu (sarong, lava, pareu) to protect swimming trunks or short and halterneck-top.
Don't put a cap on in a hamlet because it's regarded as an offence to a chieftain. Don't put on footwear in people's homes. It' called insulting to touching someone' s skull. Fijian is regarded as the most friendly person in the whole wide globe. Useful tips for visiting villages: Don't use trousers, and do not allow girls to use neckholder or naked shoulder-holes.
Don't be wearing a hat. Stick with your designated sponsor. Please be polite when other people ask you to join or join them, be sure you are with your home and feel honoured to come at another point in it. Keep in mind, the Fijians will always ask you to join them for dinner or sharing what they have.
When you like an item too much, Fijians are committed to giving it to you whether or not they can pay for it. When spending a day in the town, give your guide a useful present of similar value to each member of your group.
We do not recommend that you live in a town that has a custom of receiving paid guests. When you are committed to payment more, ask your homeowner what he likes and buy it for him. Keep in mind that Fijians will not judge other human beings and will seldom speak out in negativity.
But you will find that the more you observe their traditions, the more warmly your town will be welcomed.