Culture Shock

     In going to Fiji, you should learn a few Fijian words. English is one of their second languages  along with Hindu, but you should not assume that everyone can speak it. There is a higher humidity level in Fiji which should be taken into consideration before you leave to ensure that you will remember to stay hydrated while you are there. Fijians are descended from the Lapita peoples, a seafaring group from eastern Indonesia or the Philippines who probably arrived in the Fiji Islands during the second millennium B.C.E.. Fiji is a multicultural island nation that has culture traditions of European, South Asian, East Asian and Oceanic origins. This means that each island you visit, or each city you stay in may have a very different cultural tradition. The people of Fiji are said to be energetic, full of life, and seem to enjoy life all together.
     There is, like any other country, parts of Fiji that are living in poverty. The food in Fiji is similar to the food we have here in North America, but be prepared to enlighten your taste buds. There are communities that are built out of   The foods they prepare for you will mostly be locally grown, and/or locally caught. Sea food is a main food group that you will see upon travelling to Fiji, as is the famous sweet pineapple , the great ripe papaya and of course the coconut. I should anticipate a wide variety of sea foods mixed with the juices of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Because Fiji is a top spot for honeymoons, and luxurious holidays, you can also find Asian food, lasagna and other pastas, and even fries and hamburgers.