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Fiji, the island nation in the South-Pacific Ocean is quite a tourist destination.
There are travelers and tourists from all over the world visiting Fiji to explore
and experience the natural beauties and cultural program that Fiji has to offer.
Fiji Festivals and Events are given a special significance.
Each town in Fiji has its very own week long festival. While there is an absolutely
huge range of festivals and events in Fiji, the two most popular and significant
events are the Bula Festival that is celebrated in the town of Nadi held during
mid September and the Hibiscus festival in Suva celebrated during the month
of August. A person can witness parades featuring local marching bands and beauty
pageants that are regarded to be the highlight of the Bula festival. Much like
the Bula festival, the Hibiscus festival celebrated in Suva showcases a variety
of events including traditional shows, parades and the renowned Hibiscus Ball.
There are several religious events that take place in Fiji, including Diwali
that is celebrated in the month of October and is known all over as the 'festival
of lights', Easter and Eid, a prime festival for Islamic people. Other major
festivals that take place in Fiji include fire walking festival, the Yagona
Ceremony and the New Year's celebrations.
Fiji Festivals and Events includes several captivating and unique events that
take place almost throughout the year. Some of the major events that take place
in this nation include the Outrigger Fiji International Competition that takes
place in Nadi Bay in the month of April and this event includes several sporting
events and marathon races. There is a music festival held in Fiji that is known
as the South Pacific Music Festival that highlights several well known musicians
and bands from Fiji and continues till 4 days. There is a fantastic event held
in Suva usually in the month of October called the Multicultural Arts Festival
that displays arts, culture exhibitions, songs, dances and even culinary preparations.
The other festivals and events held in Fiji include Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day,
Constitution Day, Sugar Festival, South pacific Bowling Carnival and the Beachcomber
Island Annual Fiji Swim among several more.
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