In October the country celebrated Fiji Language week. Because it was school holidays, the Fijian children at St John’s Methodist were able to join with other Fijian children in Hamilton to celebrate the event.

During the week they met to learn more of their Fijian language as well as what it was like living in Fiji. On Friday they had a special day of celebrations. The children dressed in beautiful costumes and enjoyed lots of traditional food.

Ruci, Shelley and Joy enjoyed the whole week. It made me think how imported it is for all of us to remember our heritage – where we come from.