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Arrive at this unforgettable Fiji island resort by seaplane.
The private island resort is located on the outer islands.

VATULELE WEDDING CEREMONY

The wedding itself is held on the beach with floral archways that are constructed from island flowers and palm leaves. A small bure with a thatched roof and island flowers is set in the middle to house the altar which is covered in a traditional but personalized decorated piece of tapa cloth (this becomes a gift for the couple to keep).

If desired, the couple are welcome to invite their fellow guests of the Resort to attend the wedding ceremony.

The Fijian minister resides on the island and is a Methodist. Catholic or alternative services are available if booked in advance.

Fiji Island Culture – Attractions in Fiji

The tiny island nation of Fiji is known chiefly for its tropical beaches and lush rainforests. But it is also a country rich in history and culture, from the native Melanesians to the Indo-Fijians, who are descendants of the Indian laborers brought to Fiji by the British.

The cultures and traditions of Fiji are as diverse as its peoples, and there are many fine attractions that showcase Fiji culture, history, and archaeological artifacts in a fascinating and thought-provoking way that will help you to have a better understanding of the beautiful people of Fiji.

A center of Fiji culture is Suva, the nation’s capital city. Located in the southeast of Viti Levu, Fiji’s largest and best-known island, Suva is a hub of Fijian arts, culture, and tradition. It is also the home to the Fiji Museum, which houses archaeological finds and artifacts that date as far back as 3,500 years.

It’s a great way to educate yourself on the basics of Fiji’s history and culture, as well as to marvel at the progression of the peoples of Fiji from the first Melanesian settlers to the Indo-Fijian transplants to the modern Fijians of today. It may be a small nation, but it boasts a rich history.

No look at Fiji culture would be complete without a nod to its Indo-Fijian population. Indo-Fijians are descended from Indian laborers who were brought to Fiji to by the British, who exercised colonial rule over Fiji between 1874 and 1970.

Most of the first Indo-Fijians arrived in Fiji between 1876 and 1916, and the evidence of their influence on the island is nowhere more evident than in the majestic Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple in Nadi, on the western side of Viti Levu. This temple is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, and is a striking example of a distinctly Indian architecture.

If you want to take a closer look at the weird in Fiji culture, then you’ll definitely want to visit the Tomb of Udre Udre. Ratu Udre Udre (“ratu” is a Fijian title meaning “chief”) was the most prolific cannibal in recorded history, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

He is believed to have consumed anywhere from eighty-seven to ninety-nine human beings, and his son claimed that he never wasted a spare body part. Local tradition holds that the 872 stones surrounding his tomb represent each and every one of his unfortunate victims.