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Fijian culture

While on Nukubati you will have the opportunity to learn about and experience the ancient culture of the Fijian Islands. All of us on the island staff are Fijian and are from the local community. We are more than happy to have you visit our village, come to our school and attend our church services.

We offer many activities on the island that will introduce you to the Fijian Culture. Learn about our traditional medicines, about our reliance on the coconut tree, about how we hunt and gather and cook our food.

Once a week, Nukubati staff and guests sit together in the Pavilion after dinner for Kava and Meke, for the quiet sharing of a bowl, and perhaps some stories and always some music.

Nukubati is the true Fijian experience.

bobo (massage)

The Fijian massage, called Bobo and pronounced "mbombo", is a traditional healing treatment passed down from generation to generation.

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meke (dance)

The Fijian dance, or Meke, is about telling a story.

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village & school visits

You will have the opportunity to visit the local village and school. Church services are also held on sundays and guests are welcome to join.

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coconut story & medicine walk

For the Fijians, the coconut is the Tree of Life. On Nukubati you will learn about the importance of this amazing tree for island living.

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pearl farm

Nearby Nukubati is a small pearl farm owned and run by the women of Raviravi village as a community project.

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tatavu (beach bbq)

Tatavu is the Fijian style of beach barbeque. Seafood is cooked on a beach fire and served on a mat on the ground.

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crab & octopus hunting

Food gathering skills are important when the nearest shop is 50 kms away. You can learn from the experts, us.

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spear fishing

Another food gathering skill for you to learn is spearfishing, with a Fijian hunting spear... and you will also learn about parallex error !

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local phrases

Here are some Fijian phrases that will come in handy when you are on Nukubati Island.

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