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VOU launches 2024 repertoire

- MERELEKI NAI Feedback: mereleki.nai@fijisun.com.fj

VOU Dance Company launched it’s 2024 Collection­s of Repertoire and new line of VOU merchandis­e. The launch was held at the Vou Hub for Arts, culture, and Activities at Maqalevu Rd, in Nadi on Tuesday.

Vou Dance group director Sachiko Soro said she and her husband Eddie had a purpose of establishi­ng their creations in Nadi years ago and their vision has helped many young people in Fiji. The core philosophy of VOU Dance Company is a dedication to youth developmen­t. They believe in intelligen­t and creative youth in Fiji that probably lack appreciati­on and access to creative education and employment pathway. Ms Soro said the support from business houses in the west helped them thrive to launch the 2024 repertoire.

“We are grateful for people who have been helping us along the way. We moved to Nadi because we knew that visitors coming to Fiji they want to connect with people, they want to experience Fiji and they want to learn and build friendship.”

“This is why we started our venue so that we could share the work that we created. I am happy tonight that we could launch tonight our new partnershi­p with Wailoaloa Beach Club.”

Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Officer Brent Hill said, “I’m thrilled to see VOU explore new ventures – what a team of absolute stars they are! The addition of a merchandis­e shop and the new routine inspired by the villages showcase their commitment to authentici­ty and creativity. Congratula­tions Sachiko and Eddie and team.”

“It is also great to see plans to expand performanc­es regionally, highlighti­ng their ability to enhance Fiji’s entertainm­ent scene. Kudos to VOU for promoting culture and arts in Fiji!

“At Tourism Fiji, we love Vou because they are truly world-class, and they unapologet­ically do it their way. They blend tradition with contempora­ry dance and movement, and it’s a model that works for visitors.

“It is a fantastic way for our culture to be shared, and we wholeheart­edly support them in their endeavours, they are one of the very best tourism products in Fiji. It is great to see their success, and it’s great to see a home-grown Fijian product that compares themselves to the very best in the world and wants to be the best – we love that aspiration.”

 ?? Photo: Mereleki Nai ?? Pooja and Chand with the VOU Dance group at the VOU Hub in Maqalevu in Nadi.
Photo: Mereleki Nai Pooja and Chand with the VOU Dance group at the VOU Hub in Maqalevu in Nadi.

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