Fiji Research Paper
The country I chose to do my geographic research paper was Fiji. Fiji is one of the the home of 330 islands, only having about one third being inhabited. Everyone dreams of the dream vacation. Arriving on one of the island’s, checking in the hotel, and seeing the ocean view. Taking walks on the beach, hiking in the forest to find hidden waterfalls, then later in the night, going to the night shows. This dream can be a reality visiting one of Fiji’s beautiful islands. All these aspects and many more is what makes Fiji an especially good and interesting place to visit including its culture and its geography. History:
The history of Fiji dates back to ancient times. The Fijian people have a legion about the great chief Lutunasobasoba. …show more content…
Although the fijian culture is a blend of these two ethnicities, the fijian culture is also influenced by other cultures. Some of these cultures include Chinese Indian, European, and other cultures from the South Pacific. The fijian culture is made up of a grand variety of the traditional language, art, music, food, clothing, and their …show more content…
The villages, tribes, are led by a chief. In order to become in position of chief, the position is inherited. In order for this to happen, a chief must die, and a male family member shall take the old chiefs place.
Fijian art is the next thing to make up the fijian culture. Fijian art is made up of gorgeous pottery, wooden, and woven crafts by hand. Weaving and pottery is usually done by the women of the tribe or village. Although these arts are performed throughout each region, each region has its own unique style. The next art of the Fijian people is their traditional dance. This dance is known as meke, but as well as pottery, each region has its own style. The dances can be used for celebrations, important events, and narrations. For example it can be used when there is a new chief.
Next, Fijian music is mostly influenced by the Melanesian and Polynesian cultures. Although they are greatly influenced, the folk songs play a huge part in it. Folk music in Fiji consist of church vocal music and it includes traditional dance. Some instruments used in Fijian music include guitar, ukulele, mandolin and the lali drum. The lali drum is also used to call the village members or the local people in a certain area for a
The history of Fiji dates back to ancient times. The Fijian people have a legion about the great chief Lutunasobasoba. …show more content…
Although the fijian culture is a blend of these two ethnicities, the fijian culture is also influenced by other cultures. Some of these cultures include Chinese Indian, European, and other cultures from the South Pacific. The fijian culture is made up of a grand variety of the traditional language, art, music, food, clothing, and their …show more content…
The villages, tribes, are led by a chief. In order to become in position of chief, the position is inherited. In order for this to happen, a chief must die, and a male family member shall take the old chiefs place.
Fijian art is the next thing to make up the fijian culture. Fijian art is made up of gorgeous pottery, wooden, and woven crafts by hand. Weaving and pottery is usually done by the women of the tribe or village. Although these arts are performed throughout each region, each region has its own unique style. The next art of the Fijian people is their traditional dance. This dance is known as meke, but as well as pottery, each region has its own style. The dances can be used for celebrations, important events, and narrations. For example it can be used when there is a new chief.
Next, Fijian music is mostly influenced by the Melanesian and Polynesian cultures. Although they are greatly influenced, the folk songs play a huge part in it. Folk music in Fiji consist of church vocal music and it includes traditional dance. Some instruments used in Fijian music include guitar, ukulele, mandolin and the lali drum. The lali drum is also used to call the village members or the local people in a certain area for a