Category 1
State any TWO cultural expressions in Fiji
Textiles, songs, architecture, marriage ceremonies etc
Define diverse
different kinds
State one of the textiles in Fiji
Masi (siapo) and Silk
The Diwali Festival is known as the Festival of _______?
Lights
Where is Diwali Festival originated from?
India
Explain how silk is made in Fiji & India
Define Diversity
The presence of different cultures in a society or in a country
Define multiculturalism
The acceptance of various cultures in a country or a society
Name the largest Hindu Temple in Fiji
Sri-Subramaniya Temple
How many sections/parts is the Fijian largest temple divided into?
Three (3)
Define discrete group
A group that is becoming extinct or is dying / disappearing
The Isa Lei Fijian Song was composed by ______?
Ratu Tevita
What does the following lyrics mean "Every moment, my heart is yearning"
Everytime, my heart always longs or wants for something
State the first Christian in Fiji and the year he was converted to Christianity
Ratu Seru Cakobau - 1854
When did the Chinese arrive in Fiji
1911
How long does the Hindu Fire walking ceremony last for?
10 days
When did the Europeans realized that Fiji land was good to grow sugacanes
1870
Explain the Fijian legend where the Fire walk dancing tradition came from
A Fijian ancestral tribe went eel fishing in the mountain streams and accidentally pulled out a spirit god. The spirit god begged for his life, and gave the fisherman power to walk on hot stones to let him go free.
State two explorers who first travelled to Fiji and the years they arrived
Abel Tasman - 1643
James Cook - 1774
What do you call the silk wrapped fibre that wraps the worm, to make silk?
cocoon
When did the first Hibiscus Festival was celebrated in Fiji?
15 December 1956
Describe at least 4 postive consequences or advantages of Cultural diversirty
- Promote cultural awareness, Unity amongst citizens of a country, leads to good government, multicultural respect amongst people, and better communication etc
Name the 3 statues in the largest temple in Fiji
Murugan, Ganesh, Meeknashi & Shiva
State 4 negative consequences or disadvantages of Cutural diversity
People might negatively response by being racist and stereotypic, ignorance and discrimination of cultural groups, social division etc..
Describe where the idea of the Hibiscus Festival came from
A Fijian member of the Chamber of Commerce attended a meeting in Hawaii, while Hawaii was celebrating their Aloha Week. He returned to Fiji with the idea of a festival celebration now known as Hibiscus Festival