The annual calendar of Festivals and Events in Fiji shows most of the days of the year marked for some or the other celebration. To add to the long list of individual Festivals and Events in Fiji that are celebrated on a nation wide level, each Fijian town has its very own week long festival.
Two of the most significant Fiji events are the Bula Festival and the Hibiscus Festival. While the former is celebrated in the Nadi town of Fiji during mid September, the latter is one of the most important festivals held in Suva and is celebrated during the month of August. Both these festivals feature extravagant parades that pass through the city and comprise of local marching bands, beauty pageants, traditional shows, parades and so on.
Another incredible event held in Suva every year is the Multicultural Arts Festival. This Fijian Art Festival is held in the month of October and showcases the unique arts and craft items of this town along with hosting many culture exhibitions including musical and dances performances.
Popular Festivals and Events in Fiji
Some of the most popular festivals and events in Fiji are listed below:
- Beachcomber Island Annual Fiji Swim
- Fiji Outrigger International Competition in Fiji
- South Pacific Bowling Carnival in Fiji
- Constitution Day in Fiji
- New Years Day in Fiji
- Sugar Festival in Fiji
- Fiji Day in Fiji
- Ratu Sir Lal Sukana Day in Fiji
- World Music Festival in Suva Fiji
- Christmas
- Thaipusam - Nadi Temple - Hindu Ceremony
- RIP Curl Surfing Cup - Mamanuca
- Hindu Firewalking, Suva
- Diwali - Hindu Festival of Lights (celebrated nationwide)
- New Years Eve Street Party - Suva - street dancing
Fiji Festivals and Events are an integral part of the culture of this small island country and are celebrated with much fan fare and enthusiasm by both the natives and the tourists who are welcome to join in the festivities.
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