Fiji Week is a week of festivities culminating in Fiji Day on 10 October (the anniversary of Fiji's independence from Britishcolonial rule in 1970) annually. A different theme is chosen every year, but common elements include religious ceremonies and cultural performances. October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in Leap years). ... The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps The British Empire was the worlds first global power, a product of the European Age of Exploration that began with the global maritime empires of Portugal and Spain in the late 1400s. ... 1970 was a common year starting on Thursday. ...
In 2004, the festivities were undermined by a boycott by a boycott by several prominent politicians and other public figures, who accused the government of using the occasion to promote a political agenda. 2004(MMIV) is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
This years FijiWeek Celebrations will condense into one weekend a whole lot of events and activities aimed at bringing together people across cultures, religions and communities.
With the holistic theme of Together Forward Fiji, 2005 FijiWeek Celebrations promises to be one of spectacle, celebration as well as reflection.
In line with this years FijiWeek Celebrations there will be special dances by the Chinese and Tuvaluan communities as well as a dance by the Part European Community all the way from the Savusavu Cultural Centre.
FIJI: Fiji's military leader appointed a temporary civilian government on Monday in defiance of hostage takers who had demanded a role in naming it, but said he would remain head of state until the hostages are released.
Fiji's military said on Wednesday it would set up an interim civilian government after indigenous rebels defied an ultimatum to lay down their weapons and free 27 hostages or be excluded from a future administration.
FIJI: Fiji's military rulers said they reopened negotiations on Wednesday with the rebel leader holding 31 hostages, despite his rejection of their plan to name a new civilian administration by the end of the week.
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