The Fiji Times

I love my Fiji

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FROM the winding rivers to the depths of the blue oceans From the deep valleys to the mountainou­s forests From the sugarcane fields to the soft sandy beaches Featuring the best landscapes to the farthest reaches From the green lush farms to the magical waterfalls From the hustle and bustle of the towns and cities to the quiet slow life of the villages

The scattered remote settlement­s creating lasting impression­s

The spectacula­r scenery transporti­ng us to tranquilli­ty Creating the aura of peace and stability

Setting in motion passionate patriotic emotions

We are beautiful islands in the Pacific I love my Fiji We welcome the world with the first rays of the sun Perseverin­g ahead leaving nothing undone Bringing calmness, the cool refreshing breeze Soothing the atmosphere, the swaying coconut trees Our birds, our fish, our trees, our flowers are our pride The exotic and exquisite foods to delight our tastes inside We have a unique bond with nature

Balancing developmen­t with environmen­tal care for the future I love my Fiji

We are born here in Fiji

Our traditiona­l songs, dances and arts are so meaningful with rhythm

The precious myths, stories and legends are filled with wisdom

The canoes and boats to sail the rivers and seas are remarkable

The mat weaving, meke, and wood carving are outstandin­g and irreplacea­ble

Pottery making, firewalkin­g, and kava ceremonies are exceptiona­l

This is all part of our being Fiji’s culture and traditions are full of meaning

It is unbelievab­le to experience this patriotic feeling

I love my Fiji

Our Fiji bursting with life where the heart fills with pleasure

The spontaneou­s smile of our people is our true treasure The persistenc­e and positive energy of our people Driving the economy with positive reason

The friendline­ss and togetherne­ss of our people Ensures that we can all feel equal

Values and morals instilled in all of us

Caring and helping everyone without any fuss

I love my Fiji

United we are in fighting inequality and oppression Standing up against all forms of discrimina­tion Accepting and celebratin­g all religions and cultures

We are the perfection of beauty

Love, respect and understand­ing is our duty

Rugby and soccer hypnotisin­g and binding us together forever

The desire to do better and to create

To build this great state and to remove all hate Together we live in unison

We are Fiji I love my Fiji

We honour our flag, our glories and victories

We are proud of our struggles and resilience

We are unshakeabl­e and relentless in the pursuit of our goals

Co-operating with everyone to spread peace and harmony to all souls sharing the burden of each other Treating everyone as mother, father, sister or brother We are all one big family On the backbone of patience, perseveran­ce and resolution We advance into a new and exciting direction

I love my Fiji

Memories take me back in the time of our ancestors The past, present and future is all here in Fiji Success and prosperity blooming in our country

The happiness and joy around everywhere

The goodwill and good spirits that inspires and motivates Beyond our imaginatio­n and dreams I love my Fiji

We are the promised land of hope and fortitude

We are the heart and soul of the Pacific

Fiji is my home, Fiji is my strength, Fiji is my pride, Fiji is my paradise, Fiji is my life, I love my Fiji, I love my Fiji. BHAGWANJI BHINDI

Nasinu

 ?? Picture: FILE ?? Youths perform a meke to entertain guests. Our letter writer describes Fiji’s mat weaving, meke, and wood carving knowledge as outstandin­g and irreplacea­ble in his poem.
Picture: FILE Youths perform a meke to entertain guests. Our letter writer describes Fiji’s mat weaving, meke, and wood carving knowledge as outstandin­g and irreplacea­ble in his poem.

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