Fiji Arts Council

Replace Outdated Home Economics with Fashion and Design: Semisi
NATION, NEWS

Replace Outdated Home Economics with Fashion and Design: Semisi

“Do away with home economics. Home economics is old. We have got more options now that we can create more pathways...

185 Artisans Participate In Expo
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185 Artisans Participate In Expo

“Life hasn’t been easy but what’s amazing is you always rise and I for one have seen the struggles of the wome...

Eastern Division Lau And Lomaiviti Women Show Begins
NATION

Eastern Division Lau And Lomaiviti Women Show Begins

The stage is set for the two-day Eastern Division Lau and Lomaiviti Women’s Expo at the Civic Centre Auditorium ca...

Annual Art & Fashion Week To Capitalise On Touristic Niche
Business, SUNBIZ

Annual Art & Fashion Week To Capitalise On Touristic Niche

With the green light given for next year’s Savusavu Art and Fashion Week, there is an air of optimism to capi­tal...

Jewellery, Accessories Maker Gets Insights Into Bookkeeping
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Jewellery, Accessories Maker Gets Insights Into Bookkeeping

Since starting her business in 2017, Mereoni Naikanitoba, has not had a formal training on basic bookkeeping.

Let’s Go Local: The Woman Behind The New Tourism Identity
Let's Go Local

Let’s Go Local: The Woman Behind The New Tourism Identity

In Fiji, Masi holds more significance than just being a decorative fabric as it represents a source of pride in iden...

Children To Make Use Of Holidays And Join Art Classes
NATION, NEWS

Children To Make Use Of Holidays And Join Art Classes

The children were taught the basics of colours, finger painting, secondary colours, tertiary colours and experimenti...

Let’s Go Local: Bouma Falls For Business Owner – Akanisi Smith
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Let’s Go Local: Bouma Falls For Business Owner – Akanisi Smith

Now with more than 20 years of business experience under her belt, Ms Smith believes he has mastered the art of mana...

Business Promotion Aims To Promote Fijian Made Brand
Let's Go Local, SUNBIZ

Business Promotion Aims To Promote Fijian Made Brand

The Ministry has so far registered more than 700 businesses with 6,000 products under the Fijian made brand.

Baleinabola’s Dedication To The Art Of Masi Making
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Baleinabola’s Dedication To The Art Of Masi Making

“I started making masi just for the sake of family functions so we wouldn’t ask others for assistance but I didn...

Nuku’s Passion For Mat Weaving
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Nuku’s Passion For Mat Weaving

“This is not only an event where we come to exhibit our craft but to also give an opportunity for other people to ...

National Craft Exhibition Event Back After Two Years
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National Craft Exhibition Event Back After Two Years

“The tourism sector has enhanced the widespread advocacy for our traditional art and culture, and this has also pr...

Rotuman Weaver Creates Her Handicraft Items As Lifelong Skill
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Rotuman Weaver Creates Her Handicraft Items As Lifelong Skill

‘I learnt the basics of weaving from my mother as a child back in Rotuma and that is what brought me here today.’

Letila Mitchell – ‘Best Island Desert Retreat, Leleuvia’
Let's Go Local

Letila Mitchell – ‘Best Island Desert Retreat, Leleuvia’

Meet Letila Mitchell, the founder of the Pacific Arts Alliance, trustee and secretary general. Ms Mitchell is also t...

Arts And Fashion Hub To Support Local Entrepreneurs
SUNBIZ

Arts And Fashion Hub To Support Local Entrepreneurs

The arts and fashion hub would include authenticated Fijian made craft works and artworks by some of Fiji’s top ar...

Patchwork Skills Take Losana Far
NEWS

Patchwork Skills Take Losana Far

Ms Cakausese has been doing patchwork for more than 20 years, making different sized bed spreads, pillow cases, blan...

80 To Participate In Melanesian Arts Festival
NATION

80 To Participate In Melanesian Arts Festival

  An 80-member delegation of officials, performers and practitioners of various iTaukei art forms will represen...

First-Timers Thrive At Festival
LEISURE

First-Timers Thrive At Festival

If you’re looking for traditional hand- craft items for a wedding, birthday or any special occasion then the Fiji ...

Hobby Now Rakes In Cash For Grandmother
NATION

Hobby Now Rakes In Cash For Grandmother

Grandmother Mere Racule’s endeavour to utilise a hobby for financial success was not easy sailing. At every opport...

Fijian Delegation At Exhibition Of China’s Iconic River
NATION

Fijian Delegation At Exhibition Of China’s Iconic River

A delegation from Fiji are in China to be part of a famous photo exhibition ‘Along the Great River’ – Yell...

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