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Loves Rugby, Taveuni on List

- SELITA RABUKU SUVA Feedback: selita.bolanavanu­a@fijisun.com.fj

Former Fiji resident Silvia Prasad has a vision to provide help to young people, children with disabiliti­es, underprivi­leged families who are in dire need of assistance.

Now living in Canada, Ms Prasad is the director and president for Super Moms Foundation in British Columbia.

“It is a Non-Profitable Organizati­on and our mission is HELPING-HEALING-CARING,” she said.

“Since my motherland is Fiji, our foundation will try every way possible to reach out to our people in need of assistance.”

The 44-year old was born and raised in Nadi. She is married with two beautiful children.

Ms Prasad is a die-hard fan of rugby.

“My family and I got more opportunit­ies to be connected to Fiji Rugby Sevens since Canada sevens commenced here in Vancouver.

“To show our appreciati­on and token of love, we always meet the team at the airport, support them financiall­y, take them shopping and spend some quality time with them.

“Rugby is one sport which brings people of all nations together under one roof at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver.

“I have never missed any series even if we have to do all-nighter.

Next year Vancouver will host the 3-day event from March 3 – 5.

“Meet and Greet is always organized by fans here after the games. Win or lose our support for our nation will always be there.”

What are your hobbies?

Cooking, sports (I love watching rugby the most), reading, art, gardening, music, baking and learning languages.

Three things people don’t know about you?

I’m a vegetarian. I have done martial arts. I can speak Japanese.

How many places have you visited around Fiji?

I have made a round trip to Viti Levu and many island resorts in the Mamanuca Group.

What is the one place in visitors to and why?

Fiji you would take

I would take visitors to my favourite place which is to Mana Island Resort because it’s a family-friendly resort with day full of kid’s activities, not forgetting scrumptiou­s food in buffet selection, yummy, lovo and the island is surrounded with turquoise water, ideal for honeymoone­r’s rooms are beautifull­y decorated and overall, very welcoming staff.

What is your favourite place for coffee/ pie and why?

Corner Cafe in Nadi because they have the best coffee and pastry in town.

What is your favourite backyard spot and why?

Sailing in Tui Tai to the most popular tourist destinatio­n which is Beachcombe­r Island Resort. I have visited the resort numerous times. Pristine beaches, parasailin­g, lovely gift shops, delicious lovo with a variety of selection , friendly staff, best place for scuba diving and Fijian crafting.

What is one place in Fiji that remains on your bucket list, and why?

To travel to Vanua Levu and explore the floating island and I would love to see the Tagimoucia flower in Taveuni.

 ?? ?? Silvia Prasad, a big rugby fan in Vancouver, Canada.
Silvia Prasad, a big rugby fan in Vancouver, Canada.
 ?? Tagimoucia flower in Taveuni. ??
Tagimoucia flower in Taveuni.

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