DescriptionA photo-packed introduction to the people, culture and identity of Fiji in this informative bilingual book.Despite Fiji being among the largest Pacific Island nations, there is a dearth of good books about the country in print.This fourth volume in the Moana Oceania Series aims to address that situation with highly illustrated text in English and Fijian.Fijian–New Zealand educator Tarisi Vunidilo introduces the people, culture and identity of her homeland in simple terms in the colourful and informative Moana Oceania: Fiji – Viti. The bilingual text offers insights into society, geography, legends, arts, history and language — outlining the values of Fiji’s people, and how families live and celebrate life.A section is dedicated to the more than 20,000 Fijians who live in New Zealand and how they remain connected to their culture. The striking design with info boxes, colour photos, illustrations and maps make Fiji – Viti fun to read — and it’s easy to relate the English to the Fijian text.About the authorTarisi Vunidilo is a Fijian-New Zealand archaeologist and curator who specialises in indigenous museum and heritage management. Born in Suva, Fiji she has taught at universities in New Zealand, Fiji and Hawaii. She is currently an assistant professor at California State University, Los Angeles, and hosts the Talanoa with Dr T society and culture website.
