**Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in the South Pacific Ocean.
- What is it like for a child to live in Fiji?
Every child had the right to a name or identity at birth. Also in the constitution, under the rights of children provision it states that children own rights to basic nutrition, clothing, shelter, sanitation, and health care. The children has every right under the 2013 constitution to be protected from neglect, harmful culture practices, or any form of violence.
- Medical Care and Childbirth in Fiji
Fiji has only one private hospital which caters to people who can afford the high treatment costs. The majority of people rely on the public health system for medical care. These public health facilities are in poor conditions and are in need of basic supplies and staff. Also emergency response is extremely limited.
Fiji has three different levels of health care. The gold plan, the silver plan, and the bronze plan. The gold plan is their executive health care plan. It provides day care services, hospitalization at Suva private hospital overseas medical evacuation benefit. The silver plan offers the same as the bronze plan but also includes kidney stone and gall stone treatment at the Suva private hospital. A basic policy which provides treatment at government hospitals, Medical benefit, maternity, funeral benefit, optimal and dental care.
There are six main child care centers in Fiji. The most famous one is Jyoti Assembly kindergarten Which is located in Nasinu, Fiji.
Other child care centers
- Jack and Jill Kindergarten/Daycare
- Twinkle Star Pre-K/ Daycare Center
- Nakama Methodist Kindergarten
- Green Hills Kindergarten and Daycare
- Little-Ones Learning Centre
- National Specialties of Fiji Food
- Kakoda
- Duruka
- Lovo
- Flavorful Foods
- Mixture of Indian style foods and spicy flavors
- Examples: (** Main Diet)
Rice
Sweet Potatoes
Taco
** Cassava
Coconut
Fish
**Taro Root
Most Fijians life in typically modern homes that you would find in tropical areas.
Traditional Fijian architecture still exists in the more rural areas of Fiji.
In Fijian families men are permitted to have more than one wife at a time. The more wife's a man has the higher in society he is ranked. Man houses are composed of extended families. A family is lead by a strong authority figure who cannot be questioned which is usually the senior man of the family. Within each family power is sorted by gender and age.
The overwhelming majority of Fijians, nearly 90 percent, are Methodist. Both Methodist and Catholic missionaries established churches, schools, and missions in Fiji in the 1800s. The Fijians were quick converts to the Wesleyan Methodist Church. This was probably due to the Methodists' use of Fijian in services and their early translation of the Bible into Standard Fijian
Annual Hibiscus Festival (Celebration of things)
The Queen's birthday in June
Fiji Day (October 13th)
Constitutional Day (June 28th)
Christmas and Boxing Day (December 26th)
Fijian Independence Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv0SXAf6v44
Fijian language is a mix of about 300 dialects. Many villages in the island chain have their own dialect. Standard Fijian is based on the dialect spoken by the Bau. English is the official language of the country.
Culture
Dancing is an important part of Fijian culture.
women and men dance separately. Women's dances usually consist of delicate hand gestures. Many of the men's dances involve aggressive posing with military weapons.The Fijian culture is a relaxed, easy-going and friendly
culture however it is still important to respect their customs. When visiting a
village modest clothing is recommended, as is taking off your hat (it is
considered an insult to the chief to wear one). If you are invited into a home,
be gracious and thank your host, and take your shoes off before entering,
leaving them at the door.
Traditional Fijian clothing for men is a native kilt called a
sulu. Men and woman also wear
Western-style clothing. The sulu is always worn during ceremonial occasions and
has become more popular since 1987.
Levels of Education:
Elementary
Secondary
Vocational Secondary Education
Higher Education
The Republic of Fiji has approximately 700 primary schools and 150 secondary schools, some of which are run by the government and some by private groups, such as religious organizations. School attendance is not required by law, but most children go to elementary school and a good portion also receive some part of a secondary education.
Judo
Swimming
Cricket
Soccer
Rugby
**Videos of Fijian kids playing games
