FIJI ~Firewalking ~

...Wonderful postcard coming from a tropical islands in the South Pacific...a must-see experience... the Fijian firewalking ceremony... walking on red-hot stones without suffering or burns... Thanks a lot Deane ツ!!

The island of Beqa is the traditional home of Fijian firewalking. Although it's done occasionally on Viti Levu(the largest Fiji Island), the family connection with the participants is almost always linked to Beqa. It was once strictly a ritual for and by Fijians but in recent years is performed almost always for vulagi (visitors).

According to Fiji Travel, “Legend has it that over 500 years ago the men of the Sawau Tribe of Beqa Island were given the gift of being able to walk on fire by an eel in exchange for its life.” The decedents of the warriors carry on the tradition to gather strength. They sing and chant before vilavilairevo, which is Fijian for “jumping into the oven.”

Stamp:

Sharks of Fiji - Oceanic Whitetip Shark
(Isued 28-07-2014)

FIJI ~Levuka - Old Capital - UNESCO ~

...And my last little gem.... card nr 2 of Fiji from David (sent 05-09-2013) "Bula" or "Hello" from Fiji...I do love all my received cards but this set from the Pacific made me really jump of joy... I can't thank you enough David for making the effort to send so many gorgeous postcards...must be the first time to enlarge my collection so much in such a short time! ^__^



With lovely stamp:
Anemone fish
(Issued 07-11-2006)

Fiji comprises of approximately 330 islands, about one - third are inhabited. It covers about 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. After nearly a century as British colony, Fiji became independent in 1970. Today Fiji has one of the most developed economies of the Pacific islands.

 Levuka is a town on the eastern coast of the Fijian islands. It was formerly the Capital of Fiji.
This picturesque town was declared Fiji's first World Heritage Site by UNESCO in July 2013.

FIJI ~Stamps of Fiji Islands~

...Second card received  from the tropical island Fiji...Yippie ... A fantastic postcard showing a wonderful beach, bird stamps and with also great stamps used... one day an iceberg and the next day the tropics...the joys of a postcard collector! Thanks a million David who is now travelling in the Pacific...
I'm must admit I'm a bit jealous ^__^!! Enjoy your trip!!

Renewable Energy-Biomass
 (Issued 25-06-2012) and
 The National Flower of Fiji
 (Issued 01-12-2003)

Fiji comprises of approximately 330 islands, about one - third are inhabited. It covers about 1.3 million square kilometers of the South Pacific Ocean. The two major islands are Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. After nearly a century as British colony, Fiji became independent in 1970. Today Fiji has one of the most developed economies of the Pacific islands.

FIJI ~Waya Island Warriors~

This must be one of my lucky days.:):)
A beautiful written and stamped card from Fiji. The sender is a professional travel writer and photographer, he took the picture on the card himself.
And a gorgeous new whale card for my collection!!

Fiji is an island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. It is an archipelago of about 322 islands.

From the Southern Yasawa Islands. Men of the warrior clan recreate a greeting once reserved for unwelcome guests. Now visitors are feted and join in the traditional kava (yaqona) ceremony instead.