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Fiji a paradise in the Pacific


By JemG - Posted on 02 September 2008

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The exotic beauty of Fiji is one of the main attractions that make it one of the most visited destinations lately. This consists of 322 islands of which only one third are inhabited.

Since these islands are mountainous, between different activities that can be found practicing ecotourism in the mountains of Mausori, as well as traditional all options hikes, and submarine rides.

You can also observe numerous festivals like the Feast of Sukuna carried out the May 29, Hibiscus festival in July and August and also the Sugar Festival in Lautoka carried out during September.

This magnificent place has a lot resources that make it one of the economies that are more developed Pacific, and its wonderful attractions summon some 400000 tourists each year, so it is highly advisable to visit.

Balls and traditions in Fiji: His dances are dedicated mainly to death, birth and war, and used colorful skirts and plants adorning the ankles and head. The native dances, traditional still taught in ethnic communities.

Because of its ethnic and religious diversity. The country's culture is the result of a mosaic between indigenous traditions, india and Europe. The culture of the natives have characteristics between Melanesian and Polynesian, although experienced changes because of the Christianization.

The favorite sport in the country is the Rugby, the national team having participated in several world championships. On the other hand, there is also a selection of football, ranking seventh in the 150 world ranking of Fife. His best participation in an international tournament was a third place in the Oceania Cup in 1998.

The official holidays in Fiji reflect their cultural diversity