But the Fijian heritage involves more that just words Both University of Fiji and University of the South Pacific offer accredited courses. Public that along with this book should help with a closer understanding. The Alliance française offers courses to the general But there is no easy way for foreigners to relate to Fijians moreĬompletely without understanding local language. Virtually all Fijians have a working knowledge of English so knowledge of the Fijian
Similarly, few foreigners understand much of Fijian language, though they live here for years and some Rudimentary vocabulary – though English is necessary for employment and advancement in the modern Their English too, is often limited at best, as a second language, with a Youngsters know little of the older customs, and little of their heritage of animal and plant life that isīriefly described in this book. And being raised and living in towns, our So many Fijian youngsters speak a jargon thatĬould hardly be understood by earlier generations of Fijians. This book is written both for Fijians, and for foreigners. People, to other citizens and residents of Fiji and also to the many visitors who come to Fiji each year. I am sure his books will be useful to our own Fijian Taking a strong interest in Fiji as a developing nation. He has returned to us often, exploring further in Fijian traditional culture and Ronald left us as a young man to study in the U.S., He spent some of his early years in these islands and villages working as a fisherman and diver. Ronald Gatty is well qualified to write on this subject. Certainly it is necessary in most responsible positions of employment. May improve their English which is a second language to most of us, though it is now the official language Talking and thinking about what is new or modern.įijians too, especially those who live in towns remote from their home villages, may learn and appreciate aspects of their own culture and language that their parents knew better before them. Our social life, our ways of farming and fishing, our arts, crafts, songs and ceremonies, and our ways of
Englishspeaking people may thus learn much of value in understanding and appreciating the bases of our thought, Traditional culture, yet showing the adaptability of the language to what is modern in Fiji. It is to this purpose that Professor Gatty writes, for an appreciation of our language in the context of We do well to respect our own heritage, culture and customs that are so well
Way of life that gives us our own identity and stability of social structure, ways of living together and sharing in social responsibilities. Mindful that we are a Pacific Island people, people with a proud tradition with customs, language and a While adapting to progress, to economic development, to taking our place as a nation in the modern world, Fijians are Fijians-Social life and customsįiji Traditional Calendar _ 334įiji is at the same time a new nation and also one rich in cultural heritage and tradition. USP Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Dataįijian–English Dictionary : with notes on Fijian culture and natural history Matakau were iconic, consideredĪ spirit but not necessarily worshipped or prayed To Fijians is not well understood and might vary Height, with feet in the form of dowels as if to be Of Victoria in Melbourne, item 2530, 62.2 cm in The Fijian wooden figurine (matakau) on theĬover of this book is held in the National Museum
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