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The Pale Blue Dot
United Kingdom
Приєднався 26 гру 2019
The Pale Blue Dot is the famous photograph taken of planet Earth on February 14, 1990, by the space probe Voyager 1. My vlog is a travel channel that aims to give you more.
Ancient Fijian Petroglyphs or Rock Carvings
Along the Kings Road travelling from Ba to Tavua in Western Fiji, on top of a large hill on the north side of the road, there are petroglyphs or rock carvings on a large boulder on a significant mound or tumulus. Some of these petroglyphs are vaguely anthropomorphic, while two others are more peculiar in shape. Moreover, a little further on, on the summit of Magere, there is a boulder carrying signs of having been used for grinding and sharpening axes or weapons. These are a few examples of the ancient way of life going back to the dawn of Fijian civilization. Having done the "sevusevu", the traditional protocol as the form of welcome with the turaga-ni-koro (headman) of Vatutavui village - the owners of the hill and petroglyphs - we went to explore with their encouragement and blessings.
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Togoru, a climate change warning.
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Togoru is a settlement in Navua, the province of Namosi, Fiji, It is a short drive from the nation's capital, Suva, which is visible in the distance from what is left of Togaru's beach. The impact of climate change has produced a stark and surreal seascape: the images of graves, once on land, but now under waist-deep water. These graves are the Dunn family burial grounds. The Dunns buried there...
Nausori Town, Fiji
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With my intention to visit and explore every major town in Fiji, I found myself in Nausori, regarded as the gateway to the capital, Suva. I had wanted to visit the market but the heat and humidity and the strong likelihood of rain meant I would have to leave that for another day. There are many sides to Nausori not least of which is the old town situated, so I've been led to believe, around 5 k...
Ring-ditch fortifications of Suva
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Hi friends! I'm back! Apologies for the absence. In this vlog: A glimpse into a forgotten way of life of ancient Fiji. The windward side of Viti Levu has a large number of the remains of fortified sites known as ring-ditch which, as the name implies is a circular ditch and bank line of defence enclosing a settlement. These ring-ditch fortifications were located in areas noted for their crop cul...
Fiji Day 2022
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On 10th October 2022, Fiji celebrated Fiji Day. It was a public holiday. All around the country people came together to celebrate the occasion in one way or another. Fiji Day marked the moment in 1970 when Fiji became independent from British rule after 96 years. Fiji Day 2022 was officially celebrated with a parade by the Fiji Military Forces in Churchill Park, Lautoka.
USP Open Day 2022. Rabi Islanders (Banabans)
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Every year, the University of the South Pacific (USP) at its Laucala Bay campus in Suva hosts an annual Open Day where school students from around the country with an interest in furthering their education at the university level visit the USP and are given guided tours. The highlight of the day happens around 2pm with students from various Pacific nations performing dance routines from their r...
University of the South Pacific Open Day 2022. Kiribati students dance.
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Every year, the University of the South Pacific at its Laucala Bay campus in Suva hosts an annual Open Day where school students from around the country with an interest in furthering their education at the university level visit the USP and are given guided tours. The highlight of the day happens around 2pm with students from various Pacific nations performing dance routines from their respect...
Looking for Some of the Myths and Legends of Ancient Fiji
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It's been a few weeks since my last vlog. I was nursing an inflamed Achilles tendon brought about by overexertion in the gym. I was advised to have my tendon rested (done thoroughly), use ice (done occasionally), and have the rest of my leg massaged around the tendon (done frequently). On Wednesday last, my team and I hiked up into the foothills of Nakauvadra, the beating heart of ancient Fiji,...
Udre Udre, the cannibal who reportedly ate between 872 and 999 people.
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"During the 19th century the hungriest cannibal, Udre Udre reportedly ate between 872 and 999 people. The Fijian chief had kept a stone to record each body eaten and, these were placed along his tomb in Rakiraki, northern Viti Levu." That is the entry for the Guinness World Records. Udre Udre was a tribal chief in Ra, a province of the main island of Fiji called Viti Levu. In some quarters, Fij...
Firewalking at Maha Mariam Temple in Navatu, Ba, Fiji Islands.
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According to Encyclopedia Britannica Online, fire walking is "...a religious ceremony practiced in many parts of the world, including the Indian subcontinent, Malaya, Japan, China, Fiji Islands, Tahiti, Society Islands, New Zealand, Mauritius, Bulgaria, and Spain." Fiji is specifically mentioned as one of the centres of its practice around the world. Indeed, that would appear to be the case as ...
The Second World War Big Guns Overlooking Momi Bay, Fiji.
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Two big BL 6-inch Mark VII Naval guns overlook Momi Bay in Fiji and date back to World War Two. They were heavy field guns of the First World War which became one of the main coastal defense guns throughout the British Empire up until the 1950s. When it became apparent that the Japanese Imperial Army had designs on Fiji as part of their Pacific expansion, these Breech Loader (loaded from the ba...
Ancient mythological stones said to represent Cirinakaumoli and Nakausabaria of pre-Christian Fiji
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Cirinakaumoli and Nakausabaria were twin gods and grandsons of Degei, the supreme god of the Nakauvadra mountain range. They were worshipped by pre-Christian Fijians. We go to land owned by the Yaqara Pastoral Company Limited but historically belonging to the Vatukoloko people to see the physical representation of these gods in two stones that the ancient Fijians living around Nakauvadra worshi...
A road trip to the Nadarivatu Highlands and Monasavu Dam; some of the highest parts of Fiji.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote “Its the not the Destination, It's the journey.” I know the phrase has become a bit of a cliche nowadays but it does repeating especially when you're in Fiji and obstacle after obstacle is invariably thrown in your way. Let me explain. Accompanied by friends, I was supposed to be visiting Monasavu Dam in the valley of the Central Highlands of Fiji. Years ago you c...
Fire walking in Fiji at the Field 40 Gangaiyamman Kovil Temple, Lautoka. June 2022.
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Theemithi (Thimithi), or "firewalking", is a South Indian practice whereby devotees walk across a fire pit in exchange for a wish or blessing granted by the goddess Draupadi. It is a part of a wider re-enactment of the Hindu story of the Mahabharata. Firewalking dates over 2000 years in South India. Picture yourself in the early hours of the morning before sunrise. A whiff of smoke envelops the...
A day out watching rugby and visiting the sugar mill in Lautoka to learn some of its history
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A day out watching rugby and visiting the sugar mill in Lautoka to learn some of its history
A train that runs through a major resort! Welcome to the Marriott Momi Bay
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A train that runs through a major resort! Welcome to the Marriott Momi Bay
A Fijian village lost in time. An archaeologist's dream. And me taking on the role of an explorer!
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A Fijian village lost in time. An archaeologist's dream. And me taking on the role of an explorer!
Revisiting the library of Vunitogoloa in Ra Province, Fiji.
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Revisiting the library of Vunitogoloa in Ra Province, Fiji.
Sangam Fiji Annual Convention 2022 in Lautoka, Fiji.
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Sangam Fiji Annual Convention 2022 in Lautoka, Fiji.
The raw beauty and power of Fijian a cappella singing.
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The raw beauty and power of Fijian a cappella singing.
A day out in Tavua, Fiji, taking photographs, listening to Fijian singing and going to a funeral.
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A day out in Tavua, Fiji, taking photographs, listening to Fijian singing and going to a funeral.
Vatutibitibi: An Abandoned Fijian Village High Up on a Hill
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Vatutibitibi: An Abandoned Fijian Village High Up on a Hill
Vatukoula, Fiji. An Old Colonial Town (Part 2).
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Vatukoula, Fiji. An Old Colonial Town (Part 2).
Vatukoula, Fiji. An old colonial town.
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Vatukoula, Fiji. An old colonial town.
huffing and puffing like a smoker!
But I’ve never touched a cigarette in my life!
Born and raised in Vatukoula in the 80s and 90s...best times of my life..A very close knit community
A great community. 😃
Born and raised in Vatukoula in the 80s and 90s...best times of my life..A very close knit community
Isa thank you so much for this documentary it's been 25years since I've been at Nadarivatu with my mom and dad and 2 siblings. Great memories ❤❤❤God Bless you
Thank you! I want to go back there. 😃😎🇫🇯 So much to see. 😃
I recommend it . Fiji is fantastic
👍🏽 Thank you!😊
Beautiful scenery.I'm from the south of Fiji and your videos have made my day👊
So glad you enjoyed them. 😃👍🏽🇫🇯
Bula Vinaka Sir!
Bula! 😃
Azeem, I'm Ozzie from Rakiraki when Vaileka was a ONE St Town. As you get downhill, a stretch, caneflds left and right. Shops to the right, govt Admin left, until the bridge.
Nice to hear from you! 😃
Gt Explorer! 😂😂😂
Thanks! 😃
'Na Vatu' = The Rock, Vinaka vakalevu Azeem. Watching from Oz
There’s a lot more to tell about Navatu especially with the origin and emergence of Fijian identity. I’ll tell the story soon.
That man at the 2:36 mark that shook hands with you has sadly passed away in a car accident,RIP
Yes, I know. I went to the church to pay my respects. I met him on a number of occasions. Such a lovely man. He called me “brother” and would always go out of his way to greet me.
Me laughing seeing the chief pic up the phone call😂😂
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That true cuz " Viti " in Africa refers to warrior tribe of cannibal that dominated parts of Tanzania ancient times % lived along the fijian Rufiji river. Some of their descendants still today called fiji people
Thanks for the input.
❤❤❤ Same in Guyana, we are India's outside children.
Yes, a common experience. 😃
Love this! Family is in Nausori! Can you make a video eating cream buns and sauage roll from hot bread shop! I miss fiji so much!!!
Those are very Fiji things to do! 😊 No wonder you miss the place! 🇫🇯
Love your videos! Just found your channel. I'll showly make my way through all your previous videos! Keep up the great work! Ramram and Vinaka
Thank you! I’ll be starting again soon. There’s so much history here. I hope you’ve subscribed! 😃👍🏽🙏🏽😎🇫🇯
Azeem I had relatives and friends who worked and lived in Vatukoula in them thar days, totally ignorant of the racial and social divides. The iTaukei were the lowest. The Rotumans were even regarded above them. Their Surburbs were called Quarters!
There was a racial bar in Vatukoula that many people are reluctant to admit. Quite sad, really.
Azeem beautiful Musical Accompaniment
Thank you! 🙏🏽 😃
Your guide went through in flip-flops ❤😂
I know! Hilarious! 😆
Was uneven: Cakobau's guns against:stones, clubs and spears. Massacred!!
Totally. There’s a lot to tell. I didn’t realise it would be so popular so I’m going to do another vlog on the topic. 😃👍🏽🙏🏽🇫🇯
The reason why you're camera wasn't recording because you are been fed with bullshit story
The twins don't have a Yavu, they were staying with their Momo Rokola @ Narauyaba village, their pool is there n if want to the real story go to the people of Vatukaloko, sorry for you guy you been filled with bullshit story ,Degei n the Twins are two different people all together, people of Vatukacevaceva are descendants of Degei,Rokola's descendants are the Mataisau,yavusa Nakamakama residing @ their old village site,m feel sorry for you Pale Blue
Bullshit site created by Vatukacevaceva people the real site of Degei's village is in the Uluisivobu flats, the real pool is @ Narauyaba Naya old Narauyaba
Being a grandson of a fijian chief, our legend state we traveled down the river Rufiji in Africa south of Tanzania, Apparently we were warrior who also worked as gold mines Egypt
Fascinating. 😃
It fable that about this the powerful chief Lutunasobasoba and his people followed the trade cross the Indian Ocean traveling south east Asia settled Fiji Island pacific
Totally agree. 😃
1st century cushites from Ethiopia settle in Tanganyika 10th century AD about this time the fable of fijian from Tanganyika ( Chronological History man in Tanganyika)
Thank you for sharing. 😃
Isaa vinaka for the video. I remember this place, the road ,.we went there way back in the 80s..its where my dad passed while working for Barclays Company doing underground construction for the dam 1982.isaa brings back memories..isaa
Thank you for sharing. 😃
Me being from Sigatoka and looking looking at the old bridge brings back a lot of memories used to cross the bridge 5. Times a week in the 70.s. because our school SMS was on the other side. A single lane bridge with a train track along the side and a pedestrian walking on the other side. Regardless of where you are from Fiji 🇫🇯 we all are proud of our towns and places of birth. Thanks for the for the memories.
It must bring back fond memories for you. 😃 Thank you for sharing.
the little girl walking that long bush track barefooted!
The souls of her feet are as tough as boots! 😂😂
that area is 'tawa jiko'
Thanks! 😊
You seem to walk through a lot of private property. Even private cemeteries. I hope other tourists watching your videos don't think its okay - privacy and respect for people is in Fiji too.
Nice video thanks Kaiviti lawa the best in the world god bless
Thank you! 😊
Nice video
Thank you!😃😃
🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️
bula, Im From malaysia..i was there in Suva 2021..Love the friendly Fiji people!
Bula! So glad you enjoyed your time in Fiji. 🇫🇯 😃🫶🏽👌🏽🙌🏽👍🏽
@@ThePaleBlueDot really enjoy!
@@ridzuanmohd1521 Thank you! 😊
Bula , I'm from Malaysia, i was there in Nausori & Suva City for 1 month (2021) because of work..Easy to go everywhere, there are many taxis...i miss the friendly people there & originally Fiji Water..so much!
So happy for you. 😃 You should return some time.
@@ThePaleBlueDot Happy for you too...i Wish to return
@@ridzuanmohd1521 Thank you!
I miss these festivals as I grew up with these festivals. I am planning to see this festival this year and hoping if anyone can tell me what month and dates will this festival be held, thanks.
They’re very interesting. The dates vary. There’s usually a poster somewhere that I rely on.
Thank you for that, do you know if this temple has a website. I live in Australia and its one of my bucket list things to do. By the way I really enjoy your videos which I find very interesting because you explain things so well, so thank you for that.
@@user-dz2wy6bd7s not sure if it does have a website. Thank you! I love producing vlogs. I’ve taken a bit of a break but will be resuming soon. 😃
Just saw this place mentioned again in a leftist news piece. It’s really perfect for selling the message. Well done placing the graves at the beach of a sinking island.
They weren’t originally on the beach. They were in a low, grassy area close to the beach that was eroded by rising sea levels.
@@ThePaleBlueDot 😜
I'm proud of you because my traditional Indian culture still alive yet in Fiji so I'm very happy and i want to meet my ancestors which came from India ❤❤
So glad you enjoyed it, Avanish. 😃 Take care.
Do you also sell the plants
They sell them there. 😃
Subh Vivaah! ❤
All Polynesian came from Filipino ancient times Samoa-- Tonga - Maori - cook Island
Being a grandson of a fijian chief, our legend state we traveled down the river Rufiji in Africa south of Tanzania, Apparently we were warrior who also worked as gold mines Egypt
In Africa, in this Taqanaika region , dwelt for a long time warrior group of people called the "Viti " people Africa king them very well
Lutunasobasoba brought the name called Viti
In Africa, in this Taqanaika region, dwelt for a long time warrior group of people called the "Viti " people Africa king them very well Egypt and Taqanaika long time Viti people
It fable that about this the powerful chief Lutunasobasoba and his people followed the trade cross the Indian Ocean traveling south east Asia settled Fiji Island pacific
1st century cushites from Ethiopia settle in Tanganyika 10th century AD about this time the fable of fijian from Tanganyika ( Chronological History man in Tanganyika)
Being a grandson of a fijian chief , our legend state we traveled down the river Rufiji in Africa south of Tanzania. Apparently we were warrior who also worked as gold mines Egypt There 2 brothers