Fijian Culture
Fiji Cultural Experiences - Fiji Islands

Come and experience the warmth of the friendly Fijian people. Fijian culture and the South Pacific culture go hand in hand.

English is widely spoken here but you will of course hear Fijian spoken. Since it is a multi-cultural country, don't be surprised if you happen to hear Hindi as well.

The most common Fijian word you hear will be Bula (pronounced as "Boo-lah") This is the Fijian way of saying 'Hello'.

Fire Walkers. Beqa (pronounced “Benga”) is the ancestral home of Fiji Islands’ fierce and famous Fire Walkers.

The mystic gift of walking barefoot on hot rocks and coming out unscathed is a legend that your host Sisa will explain as you take a cocktail cruise down Malumu Bay to the firewalking beach.

Meke. Fiji Islanders are also very spirited about their music and dance, so come and watch the local young people in their traditional Fijian event of singing and dance.

Lovo Night. With food cooked in an underground hot rock oven, our Lovo nights are a taste of a typical Fijian feast. Starting with Kokoda (pronounced “Koconda”) and finishing with homemade coconut ice- cream (not exactly a Fijian tradition) the middle is filled with pork, fish, chicken, palusami, dolo, vudi, and a stuffed pumpkin that will have you calling for seconds.

Fijian Kava. Gathering with the local villagers around the carved wooden bowl, sharing their kava, listening to the music and telling stories, is what our Kava Sessions are all about. A good time is had by all.

Supporting sustainability on remote Beqa Island is what Lalati Resort strives for and the remuneration by the resort for the cultural events helps support the local villages and to keep the Fijian culture alive.

Fiji Culture - Experiences at Lalati

A list of some of the cultural experiences waiting for you at Lalati Resort

Lovo & Kava
A traditional Fijian feast cooked in an underground oven.
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Fire Walking
Originated on Beqa Island as a traditional ceremony, only to be performed on special occasions.
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Meke
Traditional Fijian event of dancing and singing.
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Kava Session
A gathering around the Kava Bowl, in which the Fijians and visitors drink yaqona (kava), play music, and share stories.
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Village Tours
Meet the "real" village people as one of our staff accompanies you to Lalati Village

Visiting Lalati will be nothing short of a true Fijian cultural experience.