Fiji
social polity, language, food (based mainly from the sea, casava, dalo & other vegetables),
costume, belief systems, architecture, arts, craft, music, dance and sports.
The indigenous culture is very much active and living, and is a part of everyday life for the
majority of the population. However, it has evolved with the introduction of old cultures like the
Indian and Chinese ones, as well as a large influence from Europe, and from various Pacific
neighbors of Fiji, mainly the Tongan,Rotuman and Samoan. The culture of Fiji has created a
unique communal and national identity.
Politics of Fiji normally take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic
republic, whereby the Prime Minister of Fiji is the head of government, the President the head of
state, and of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative
power is vested in both the government and the Parliament of Fiji.