1/13Josua Ratuvuki, Tabua Vakasausau, Marika Qarikau, Amos Tuatu and Elijah Ratalatala performed a series of traditional dances at Fijian Independence Day celebrations on the Cairns Esplanade. Photo: Catherine Duffy.
‘Celebrating culture’: Fijian Independence Day celebrations
Fiji Community Association of Far North Queensland celebrated Fijian Independence Day with cultural performances, traditional foods and more at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Did we see you there?
2/13Zabeen Chand and Sushil Chand attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy.
3/13Rebecca Rokocibi, Susana Jerram and Amelina Naivaluwaqa attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
4/13Josaia Daganayasi and Grace Stratton attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
5/13Faith Tuatu, Tini Tuatu and Aloha Tuatu attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy.
6/13Koleta Ward, Judah Ward, Shiloh Ward and Elgina Dhillon attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
7/13Christian Mission Fellowship dancers Mili Ratalatala, Diana Bowie, Mila Nalewakana and Bui Rokovosa performed a series of traditional dances at Fijian Independence Day celebrations on the Cairns Esplanade. Photo: Catherine Duffy.
8/13Jovesa Tunidau, TJ Tortuisolia and Joeli Rokocibi attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
9/13Jake Waqa, Seru Waqa and Caleb Waqa attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
10/13Stuart Tuck, Luse Rainima and Bessie Tuck attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
11/13Wami Kelly, Isaiah Kelly, Sam Tale and Maleah Kelly attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy.
12/13Mila Nalewakana, Queensland Minister for Tourism and Sport Michael Healy, Mayor Amy Eden, Kesa Strieby and Sispo Tauta attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy.
13/13Asessela Naivaluwaqa, Jusa Cardelli and Sera attend Fiji Independence Day celebrations at the Cairns Esplanade on the weekend. Photo: Catherine Duffy
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