Levuka marks Fiji Day
Fiji has come a long way since the signing of the Deed of Cession in 1874.
That was the sentiment echoed by the Minister of Primary Industries and the acting Minister for Defence, Joketani Cokanasiga during the Fiji Day celebrations at Nasau Park on Levuka today.
“We are now celebrating Fiji’s 41st year of independence from Great Britain,” Mr Cokanasiga said.
“The theme ‘Celebrating Fiji, One Nation, One Destiny’ gives hope for the future.
“The theme encourages patriotism and building to promote our hope for the future.”
Students of St James of Levuka march through the street of Levuka for Fiji Day celebrations
The minister told the crowd at Nasau Park that Fiji was built on sweat of farmers, the smile of receptionists or waiters at the local hotel, business in the country as well as civil servants and non- government organizations.
Mr Cokanasiga urged people of the old capital to support the bid for Levuka to achieve world heritage status.
The Fiji Day celebrations included dances and oratory contest from local schools in and around Ovalau and volleyball competition for youth groups.
Inmates from the Levuka Corrections Service also participated in the celebration, which began with a march through the street of Levuka Town by participating schools and supported by officers from various government departments.
Also noted was the many tourists who were enjoying themselves during the celebration.
“Despite our past difficulties, Fiji has continuously maintained its spot as the one of the most developed countries amongst our regional neighbors,” Mr Cokanasiga said.
“As a nation Fiji, has shown a great degree of resilience over the 41 years because of the strong will of its people.”
That was the sentiment echoed by the Minister of Primary Industries and the acting Minister for Defence, Joketani Cokanasiga during the Fiji Day celebrations at Nasau Park on Levuka today.
“We are now celebrating Fiji’s 41st year of independence from Great Britain,” Mr Cokanasiga said.
“The theme ‘Celebrating Fiji, One Nation, One Destiny’ gives hope for the future.
“The theme encourages patriotism and building to promote our hope for the future.”
Students of St James of Levuka march through the street of Levuka for Fiji Day celebrations
The minister told the crowd at Nasau Park that Fiji was built on sweat of farmers, the smile of receptionists or waiters at the local hotel, business in the country as well as civil servants and non- government organizations.
Mr Cokanasiga urged people of the old capital to support the bid for Levuka to achieve world heritage status.
The Fiji Day celebrations included dances and oratory contest from local schools in and around Ovalau and volleyball competition for youth groups.
Inmates from the Levuka Corrections Service also participated in the celebration, which began with a march through the street of Levuka Town by participating schools and supported by officers from various government departments.
Also noted was the many tourists who were enjoying themselves during the celebration.
“Despite our past difficulties, Fiji has continuously maintained its spot as the one of the most developed countries amongst our regional neighbors,” Mr Cokanasiga said.
“As a nation Fiji, has shown a great degree of resilience over the 41 years because of the strong will of its people.”
These girls entertain the Levuka crowd during the Fiji Day celebrations
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