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These are often said to be agglomerations of provinces, but as the latter were a colonial imposition, the boundaries do not coincide exactly, and the
Provinces of Tailevu, Ra, Naitasiri, Lomaiviti and parts of Yasawa and Ba make up the Kubuna Confederacy. This Confederacy in modern Fiji is considered
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was practiced by the men; carving would be used for items of practical use, simple shapes and designs . A lot of effort was put into well adorned weapons and items for the home and ceremony. Today carving is practiced for its use in tourism and no longer plays a major role in Fijian society and life
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as the "direct agnate descendants of a single kalou-vu" (deified ancestor). Chiefly succession was from older brother/sister to younger brother/sister, after the death of their father/mother. When the youngest brother/sister died, the eldest son/daughter of the eldest brother/sister became chief.
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Canoe building was another art practiced only by the men. Canoes were not only the major form of communication, but were important in all aspects of Fijian society, from the gathering of food and transporting of crops to use in presentation ceremonies and they were instrumental in wars and politics
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tribe of Beqa are noted for their ability to walk on white hot stones without being burned. Strict rituals have to be observed before the firewalking ceremony. There is an ancient myth about how an ancestor of the Sawau tribe was given this power by a spirit god in exchange for his life, after the
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in indigenous Fijian ceremony is rather intricate depending on the function as various formalities and presentations do several things; firstly it shows respect between two communal groups, strengthens tribal and family ties and reinforces social, tribal and family ties. Various items are used in
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commanded an impressive fleet which had
Several Drua with armed warriors ready for battle the led Canoe was named 'Rusi I Vanua' or 'Cursed is the land'. Much of the art of Canoe building has been lost and only a small few still practice the art on a very small scale as its use in this modern era
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of villages was simple and practical to meet the physical and social needs of the people and to provide communal safety. The houses were square in shape and with pyramid like shaped roofs, and the walls and roof were thatched and various plants of practical use were planted nearby, each village
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The urban landscape of early
Colonial Fiji was reminiscent of most British colonies of the 19th and 20th century in tropical regions of the world, while some of this architecture remains, the urban landscape is evolving in leaps and bounds with various modern aspects of architecture and design
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With the introduction of
European and Asian cultures music in Fiji has evolved and songs sung in the Fijian vernacular are popular but so also are songs in Indian and English, some local artists mix all three languages and traditional instruments from each culture making for a very interesting
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will be discussed in this article to give you an indication of Fiji's indigenous community but also the various communities which make up Fiji as a modern culture and living. The indigenous culture is an active and living part of everyday life for the majority of the population.
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which were rife in Fiji. The art of canoe building was varied across the group and had several different types but of a similar design. The camakau was a small twin-hulled canoe for fishing or small transportation purposes. The most impressive canoes in Fiji were that of the
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In culture, its various crafts and music give it an identity along with its traditional etiquette and varying forms of clothing attire, its unique architecture also tells a story of a culture and its evolution, the following will discuss these aspects of culture in Fiji.
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The traditional attire was loin cloths for men and grass skirts for women. Skirts were short for single women, and long for married women, with girls wearing virgin locks before marriage. Most girls had the lower parts of their bodies decorated with
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162:(land). A hierarchy of chiefs presides over villages, clans, and tribes. Chiefly positions are hereditary; a deceased chief is invariably followed by a kinsman or kinswoman, though not necessarily his own son or daughter. This reflects
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While traditional and semi-traditional forms of dress are still very much in use amongst indigenous Fijian culture, there is a greater influence for
Western and Indian Fashion in urban areas as in neighboring developed nations.
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Fiji's old religion is no longer practiced by the majority in the indigenous community who have adopted
Christianity. Old deities are still acknowledged and respected, but not worshipped. Fijian rituals still exist in private.
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on wood fire rock ovens. Most cooking areas were located in the center of the house so the smoke would repel insects and strengthen the roof thatching. Another popular method of cooking, which is still used today, is the
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English, although in formal settings, correct usage is adhered to. Fiji English comprises aspects of Fijian, English and Hindi, which reflects the history and identity of the people of Fiji.
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tree. The long process of preparation includes scraping and boiling the leaves, and drying them in the sun. There are different mats used for different occasions, and some are made as gifts for formal occasions such as
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The houses of Chiefs were of similar design and would be set higher than his subjects houses but instead of an elongated roof would have similar roof to those of his subjects homes but of course on a larger scale.
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having a meeting house and a Spirit house. The spirit house was elevated on a pyramid like base built with large stones and earth, again a square building with an elongated pyramid like roof with various scented
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Christmas is an official holiday of Fiji. It is a special time of celebration, observed by the majority of the Fijian people. They wear local unique attires, symbolising the celebration of new beginnings. The
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in the 19th century resulted in certain traditions being proscribed. In the pre-Christian era, human sacrifice was practiced. Men were buried alive to hold the pillars to the house of a chief.
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Music of Old Fiji consisted of various chants which often told a story or preserved information to be passed on from generation to generation, these songs used various traditional instruments.
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using various materials was another craft generally mastered by the women but also aspects of weaving were mastered only by the men, various types of weaving practiced were and still are;
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was practiced, too: the bodies of enemies slain in battle, or in sacrifice, were piled up and cooked for festivals, such as the installation of chiefs or the launching of a great canoe.
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are the official languages of Fiji. The Fijian language has many dialects, and there is a clear distinction between the dialects of the West, Central and
Eastern parts of the country.
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University of Pittsburgh, Published 1962, Original from the University of Michigan, Digitized Mar 5, 2007, details on Yaqona and its social significance in Fijian society
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skills against this living target. There were other sports that were practiced in older times which are not practiced now. Notable traditional sports used to be played were
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2542:, an account of a Government Mission to the Vitian or Fijian Islands in the years 1860 to 61, By Berthold Seemann, published by Cambridge: Macmillan & Co, London, 1862.
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Of the various faiths, Christianity is the dominant belief system and including all the various denominations of the Christian faith they number in total 449,482.
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Sports have developed greatly over the past two decades in Fiji with a wide variety of sports undertaken. Fiji is most well known for its prowess in the game of
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general reference to Traditional Fijian culture, terms and meanings and history with a study on the people of Vugalei on Viti Levu in the Kubuna confederacy
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which is a tailored sulu and can be tailored as part of their suit. Many will wear a shirt with a western-style collar, tie, and jacket, with a matching
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culture is unique as different racial mixes and cultures come together in a common interest. Fiji is fanatical about sports, the two most dominant being
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Fiji's arts and crafts reflect local adaptations of their Polynesian and Melanesian heritage. By tradition, the men's and women's crafts are separate.
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and sound local management of the sport has grown in popularity amongst the Indian community initially but now also the Fijian community.
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by Kenneth Scott Latourette, Published 1945 Harper, Original from the University of Michigan, Digitized Oct 27, 2006, 1945,- Page 221,
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musical experience. A distinct Indian sound has evolved in Fiji that some see as influencing modern Indian music and even jazz.
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which is an earth oven — a fire made in a pit in the ground lined with heat-resistant stones. It closely resembles the
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tree and decorated in charcoal with symbolic motifs and various patterns. In modern times, it has become fashionable for a
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being the dominant faith in Fiji. Many Christian denominations are present in Fiji, the most prevalent of which is
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in a single draft before returning the cup to the bearer. Another highly prized item in ceremony is the
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pictures and descriptions of seafaring vessels of Polynesia.
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sector, the rural areas are evolving at a much slower rate.
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Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji
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was considered to be an oracle from the gods, and the
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This is why they are also considered "oracle priests".
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competitions. They made it to the semi-finals of the
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of the southern coast of Viti Levu is famous for its
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reference to Fijian dances and arts as well is music
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2596:Short films about Fijian music and dance culture.
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2170:A Handbook of Varieties of English pages 750-779
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230:: This was the traditional priestly class. The
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2434:Illustrated, Publisher Pure Blue Fiji Ltd.
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1296:Each district of Fiji has its own form of
377:Other languages spoken in the country are
291:to be the most senior. The other two are
170:societies, chiefs are appointed on merit.
2423:details on Cannibalism in Fiji where as
2391:further details on the Beqa Firewalkers.
2113:Fijian Chiefs: A Recantation., pp. 85-86
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2122:The Role of a Fijian Chief, pp. 541-550
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509:The vowel sounds for Fiji English are:
468:The letter "r" is rolled as in Spanish.
2574:Travel website with details on Fijian
2380:- Page 100, by Wright, Ronald - 1986,
2161:Macquarie Dictionary 2006, P ix&x,
1625:becoming more and more evident in the
295:(covering the rest of Viti Levu), and
274:rulers amalgamated the districts into
3604:"yaqona" (Fiji), or "sakau" (Pohnpei)
2312:explanation of the Vanua and Matanitu
1057:Fiji English recordings can be found
455:. The town of Ba is pronounced 'mBa'.
7:
5344:For other topics including Oceanian
3737:French Polynesia's Marquesas Islands
2418:By Thomas Williams, James Calvert -
2039:Many other sports have a following.
1338:Modern Fiji's national dress is the
336:. For the distinction between ,
2008:, with the team competing in three
1774:. Of the other Asian religions the
1589:, a sketch done in the early 1800s.
1395:Fiji wear finely woven mats called
1366:Women usually wear a multi-layered
1363:as part of their ceremonial dress.
1203:, the most impressive Fijian canoe.
437:. The following conventions exist:
4683:Austral Islands (French Polynesia)
2588:Encyclopædia Britannica on Fijian
2382:details on the Firewalkers of Beqa
2104:Spoken Fijian: Albert James Schütz
234:was believed to speak through the
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2400:reference to Christianity in Fiji
258:The mataqali are subdivided into
4137:World Invitational Hula Festival
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494:National language debate in Fiji
152:Fijian traditions and ceremonies
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3657:Australian Aboriginal astronomy
2002:Fiji national rugby league team
1778:faith is dominant, followed by
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1065:Cultural arts and social polity
328:International Phonetic Alphabet
5164:Federated States of Micronesia
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4738:Federated States of Micronesia
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3742:Federated States of Micronesia
3250:Federated States of Micronesia
2411:details on Cannibalism in Fiji
2409:By Lewis F. Petrinovich - 135
2308:Anthropology in the South Seas
2254:"English in the South Pacific"
1973:Fiji national rugby union team
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3458:Culture of indigenous Oceania
2291:, by Albert J Schütz - 1985,
2232:Fiji, Lonely Planet 2006 P.77
2152:Knowing & Learning, P.153
2140:Knowing & Learning, P.154
2131:Knowing & Learning, P.155
2043:has been a world champion in
4886:Oceanian legendary creatures
2179:Fijian Canoes – Sela Rayawa.
5366:Category:Culture of Oceania
2352:definition of a Fijian Lovo
2014:2008 Rugby League World Cup
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3866:Weriyeng navigation school
2571:on Fiji Government online.
2483:The Role of a Fijian Chief
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2440:Fiji Museum, publication
2188:Fiji and the Fijians P207
1979:competitions. The Fijian
1857:List of festivals in Fiji
1698:List of festivals in Fiji
1409:Traditions and ceremonies
166:influence: in most other
34:is a tapestry of native
18:Traditional games of Fiji
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4770:Northern Mariana Islands
4648:Northern Mariana Islands
4398:Northern Mariana Islands
4169:Festival of Pacific Arts
3401:Northern Mariana Islands
2937:Leader of the Opposition
2387:Pacific Islands Yearbook
366:(based on the speech of
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4613:Cocos (Keeling) Islands
4363:Cocos (Keeling) Islands
4132:Merrie Monarch Festival
3366:Cocos (Keeling) Islands
2856:Great Council of Chiefs
2329:Apologies To Thucydides
1933:2006 Commonwealth Games
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4478:Literature of Oceania
3834:Micronesian Navigation
2506:Knowing & Learning
2010:Rugby League World Cup
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4228:Languages of Oceania
3829:Polynesian Navigation
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5077:Taiwanese aborigines
4431:Languages of Oceania
2583:Culture and Language
2523:Macquarie Dictionary
2416:Fiji and the Fijians
2275:Fiji and the Fijians
1993:Rugby league in Fiji
1800:Seru Epenisa Cakobau
1762:Demographics of Fiji
1577:Architecture of Fiji
1401:, made from a reed.
1326:Clothing and costume
5391:Dialects of English
5350:indigenous currency
3629:Sāmoa 'ava ceremony
3231:Culture of Oceania
2567:Various details on
2406:The Cannibal Within
2369:basic details on a
2289:The Fijian Language
1960:Rugby union in Fiji
1435:, known in Fiji as
393:(Rabi Island), and
177:for Fijians is the
3945:Polynesian sailing
2991:Telecommunications
2318:Under The Ivi Tree
2302:Language reference
2259:2008-12-06 at the
1946:and in particular
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2531:978-1-876429-69-0
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2432:Cyclopedia of Lau
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4348:American Samoa
4344:
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3351:American Samoa
3347:
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2686:Cakobau period
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2681:Heads of state
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1561:Indian cuisine
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1350:Sulu vaka taga
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1222:(West, 1869).
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1083:
1082:Women's crafts
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5298:
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5285:Easter Island
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4388:New Caledonia
4386:
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3690:
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3671:
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3592:Broad culture
3590:
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2968:Central bank
2868:Human rights
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4157:Te Matatini
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3757:New Zealand
3703:Lau Islands
3665:Austronesia
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3491:Austronesia
3275:New Zealand
2775:Earthquakes
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2708:1977 crisis
2607:Details on
2600:Details of
2371:Fijian Lovo
2049:Tony Philps
2041:Vijay Singh
1965:Rugby union
1954:Rugby union
1944:rugby union
1929:Fiji sevens
1796:Cannibalism
1731:August 2024
1531:New Zealand
1482:Fijian food
1286:Dau ni vucu
299:, covering
248:Dau (skill)
175:social unit
29:culture of
5380:Categories
5042:Polynesian
5017:Melanesian
4958:Sama-Bajau
4891:Polynesian
4871:Melanesian
4856:Mangarevan
4733:Micronesia
4443:Literature
4113:Australia
3859:navigation
3129:Literature
2980:(currency)
2912:Parliament
2713:1987 coups
2448:Fiji Times
2283:References
1893:recreation
1819:bure kalou
1760:See also:
1696:See also:
1657:literature
1641:Literature
1631:industrial
1619:Vanua Levu
1587:bure kalou
1496:vegetables
1492:root crops
1480:See also:
1453:tapa cloth
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1257:See also:
1169:Tapa cloth
1167:See also:
1146:Vanua Levu
1132:products.
1105:Tapa cloth
504:non-rhotic
480:See also:
411:Cakaudrove
391:Gilbertese
379:Fiji Hindi
372:Hindustani
368:Bau Island
301:Vanua Levu
293:Burebasaga
216:Sau turaga
168:Melanesian
164:Polynesian
5159:Australia
5082:Tokelauan
4911:Vanuatuan
4839:Mythology
4795:Slit drum
4785:Polynesia
4728:Melanesia
4688:Australia
4492:Australia
4242:Australia
4186:Languages
4107:Festivals
4033:kapa haka
3930:Outrigger
3652:Australia
3624:Polynesia
3599:areca nut
3486:Australia
3245:Australia
3139:Mythology
3109:Festivals
3062:Squatting
3047:Languages
3027:Education
2996:Transport
2973:Companies
2922:President
2900:Commander
2880:Judiciary
2846:Elections
2795:Volcanoes
2780:Provinces
2753:Geography
2738:2006 coup
2723:2000 coup
2696:Governors
2358:Ethnology
2083:Footnotes
2069:athletics
2047:, as has
2006:Fiji Bati
1937:Melbourne
1772:Methodist
1703:Education
1692:Festivals
1679:Christmas
1615:Viti Levu
1428:Etiquette
1382:sulu i ra
1273:meke wesi
1126:Vatuelele
383:Cantonese
212:mataqali.
5358:folklore
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5111:Religion
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5052:Rapa Nui
4982:Hawaiian
4963:Chamorro
4920:Research
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4896:Rapa Nui
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4257:Kiribati
4123:Hawaiʻi
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3260:Kiribati
3189:Category
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2907:Monarchy
2895:Military
2861:Chairman
2814:Politics
2800:Wildlife
2665:articles
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2257:Archived
1750:Religion
1635:domestic
1627:business
1538:palusami
1504:wild pig
1357:uniforms
1354:military
1253:The Meke
1142:weddings
1137:pandanus
1114:mulberry
395:Tuvaluan
338:/ /
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315:Language
283:Matanitu
272:colonial
261:Tokatoka
232:kalou-vu
198:Mataqali
58:system,
44:European
5362:cuisine
5325:Tokelau
5224:Vanuatu
5067:Tagalog
5057:Rotuman
5027:Negrito
4997:Ivatans
4987:Ilocano
4972:Rekohu)
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4658:Tokelau
4557:Vanuatu
4408:Tokelau
4307:Vanuatu
4194:by area
4083:tautoga
4018:hivinau
3920:Karakoa
3819:Vanuatu
3645:general
3553:tā moko
3548:reimiro
3538:Oceania
3411:Tokelau
3310:Vanuatu
3173:Outline
3123:(dance)
3072:Culture
3010:Society
2956:Economy
2836:Cabinet
2673:History
2604:in Fiji
2590:Culture
2576:Culture
2061:Sailing
2057:Cricket
2053:surfing
1913:veicolo
1909:veisaga
1897:archery
1845:Muslims
1804:warlord
1529:of the
1508:seafood
1476:Cuisine
1333:tattoos
1302:dialect
1214:Oceania
1189:Carving
1174:Weaving
1096:Nadroga
1088:Na lotu
518:Phoneme
515:Keyword
460:mBengga
453:bombast
429:uses a
419:Macuata
387:Rotuman
370:), and
360:English
326:in the
269:British
106:History
96:Rotuman
52:costume
48:Chinese
5364:, see
5346:cinema
5300:Hawaii
5219:Tuvalu
5087:Tongan
5037:Papuan
4992:Igorot
4941:People
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4851:Fijian
4820:Tuvalu
4805:Tahiti
4633:Hawaii
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4383:Hawaii
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4093:Tuvalu
4078:tāmūrē
4073:Tahiti
4063:Rotuma
4053:pa'o'a
4048:'ote'a
4028:kailao
3895:Bangka
3878:Canoes
3814:Tuvalu
3614:Lapita
3573:tattoo
3386:Hawaii
3305:Tuvalu
3149:Sports
3099:Cinema
3080:Anthem
3042:Health
2790:Rotuma
2785:Rivers
2663:
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2025:Soccer
2020:Soccer
1971:. The
1911:, and
1905:ulutoa
1881:soccer
1873:Sports
1862:Sports
1841:Hindus
1665:Fijian
1565:spices
1550:onions
1516:spices
1500:fruits
1498:, and
1463:. The
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1441:yaqona
1437:yaqona
1421:, and
1378:chamba
1265:, and
1154:I-sala
1110:(masi)
492:, and
421:, and
399:Rotuma
364:Fijian
342:
309:Rotuma
297:Tovata
277:Yasana
210:Turaga
206:Turaga
180:Yavusa
92:Tongan
80:sports
78:, and
56:belief
40:Indian
36:Fijian
5354:dress
5214:Tonga
5204:Samoa
5194:Palau
5184:Nauru
5007:Māori
5002:Lumad
4866:Māori
4861:Maohi
4815:Tonga
4790:Sāmoa
4775:Palau
4758:Māori
4743:Nauru
4676:Music
4547:Tonga
4537:Samoa
4527:Palau
4517:Nauru
4297:Tonga
4287:Samoa
4277:Palau
4267:Nauru
4088:Tonga
3981:Dance
3972:Walap
3955:Vinta
3940:Paraw
3804:Tonga
3794:Sāmoa
3779:Palau
3762:Māori
3747:Nauru
3619:Māori
3578:tēfui
3568:tapa
3558:tabua
3526:Māori
3300:Tonga
3290:Samoa
3280:Palau
3270:Nauru
3180:Index
3134:Music
2602:Rugby
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