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It is essential to complete our Pre-Departure Form… Please complete the form 8 weeks before your expedition start date… Why is this form so important? When do I complete the form?
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Dress Code in Suva
Unlike in the village setting, clothing in the city (or at least customs around the use of traditional clothing) is much less strict. This is partly due to Western influences that come with the bustling city, the city itself being separate from ‘traditional land’ of the vanua. Because of this, you will generally see people …
Dress Code Within Fijian Villages
Culturally Sensitive Projects… It is such a unique privilege to be welcomed as a member of a traditional community of Fiji. With this privilege we take on the great responsibility to uphold customs and culture, which Fijian people are so proud of. During your time in the village, both men and women must dress very …
Top Tips
Luggage Allowances.. For most international flights you are usually limited to one x 22kg bag plus a small bag for the plane. Please be sure to consult all airline guidelines on the exact weight allowances. Roll your clothes before packing them to save on space. Be ruthless If you can’t fit everything into one large …
First Aid
Bringing a good personal supply of basic first aid supplies is a very good idea, especially when joining a rural-based project. You will be able to buy these items in chemists in Fiji but it’s always good to be prepared and have some packed (they are often more expensive in Fiji too.) It’s great practice …
Essential Items
You will be able to buy some of these items in Fiji, but being prepared and bringing some from the start puts you in good stead for the entire trip. The items below will be sufficient for the entire month: We Advise You Bring… Lateral Flow Tests (Rapid Antigen Tests) – Please bring a box …
Recommended Clothing
Our Recommended Clothing List For Men.. Please bring from home.. 8 x T-shirts 3 x Shorts 3 x Shirts Underwear x10 pairs Flip Flops x 2 Trainers x 2 Fleece/Hoodie x 1 Jogging bottoms x 1 Rain Jacket Swimwear Plan to buy in Fiji… 1x Pocket Sulu 1x Bula Shirt 1x Sulu. (you will also …
Customs and Etiquette
Being Culturally Appropriate in the Village There are lots of traditional protocols and etiquettes in a Fijian village. On a practical level, by learning a few of these customs, it will ensure you make a great impression from the moment you arrive and be able to give out advice to the team and keep standards …
Unique Concepts
Unique Concepts in Fiji There are concepts that exist in Fiji that do not exist anywhere else in the world. These concepts relate closely to traditional approaches to societal flourishing and act as the underpinning foundation that ties all Fijian customs and traditions together. See below for just a few and how they relate to …
Language
Language on Project In an indigenous Fijian village, the mother-tongue is the Fijian language. In Fiji, there are over 300 different dialects of Fijian language alone! Although, despite all the dialectical variations, the ‘Bauan’ dialect, or more officially known as ‘Standard Fijian,’ is generally understood and spoken by all indigenous Fijians across Fiji. However, English …