Research Assignment. Fiji. I chose Fiji for my project because I have always wanted to visit Fiji. It looks like a beautiful place, and it’s warm. Food. Basic elements of Fijian cooking consist of sweet potatoes, taro (which is a yam like root vegetable), rice, cassava, coconut and fish. The main cooking method is either open fire or using the underground cooking method. The underground cooking method is called “earth oven” the cooking technique involves a little more than the slow even release of heat from fire hot rocks or sometimes coal within a sealed underground enclosure to cook food. Fijian food is typically very healthy. Fijians prefer more of a coconut based diet. High calorie foods are good for hard-working villagers who need extra …show more content…
The Fijian monkey-faced flying fox, one of the most ancient fruit bat species. Iguanas, which includes the rare crested Iguana, and their relative’s snakes and geckos, are the major Fijian land animals. Bats: are the only native mammals in Fiji. There are six species in Fiji, out of six five are threatened or endangered. There are two groups of bats, the two groups are called Megabats and Microbats. Not much is known about the Fijian Flying Fox. A large amount of research on Fiji bats have been limited according to published reports in 1985 on cave reports. Megabats: include all flying foxes they are also related to lemurs. They are vegetarian, have excellent night vision and most live in trees but some live in caves. Local events. Fiji holds an annual Tennis Invitation Classic during February. Fiji also holds the South Pacific's newest women's action sport event. In May is the annual Fijian International Jazz and Blues Festival in Port Denarau. The three day festival has musicians from around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the United States. First established in 1960 and held in Nadi, Fiji's annual Bula Festival is held in July and it’s goal to raise funds for charity work while providing entertainment for the people. Locals and visitors are treated to live entertainment, marching bands, a Pacific dancing contest, Bollywood nights and even a beauty pageant. Diwali is quite a big deal. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is held in October and is celebrated with ornate nights, candles, clay lamps and firecrackers which create a beautiful night time spectacle which is said to signify the triumph of good over
Madagascar is one of the most diverse areas of land that has undergone evolution totally independent from surrounding continents. The plant and animal species located on the island are all endemic to the island, meaning all are native species. The amount of diversity is very high compared to that of other continents and the species found here cannot be found anywhere else in the world. Currently all organisms located on this island are in danger, even the humans. Much damage has already been done, yet each year the land seems to die even more. Many species are dying off rapidly and drastic measures will have to be taken to stop all of these species from becoming extinct.
According to A to Z World, The Bahamas Junkanoo Festivals is on December 26 and 31. It also is during June and July.
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To become ill, stranded on the island with no means of medication most of the time resulted in death. The most commonly cooked food was called “Umu Rapa Nui”, which means Easter Island curanto. Curanto is a Chilean influenced food that was cooked on the island inside of a hole in the ground. Inside of the hole, there would be a fire with made with firewood and extremely hot rocks inside. Leaves were placed on the rocks, followed by meat such as fish or chicken placed on top of the leaves. The meat was then covered with more leaves and rocks. Taro was then placed atop the first layer, which was again covered by leaves and dirt in substitute of rocks. The process of heating the food was slow and took a very long time. Large quantities of these dishes were cooked at one time. In turn, once the Umu Rapa Nui was finished cooking, it became a communal food source for many people on the island. (Maziere
Travelling abroad is an opportunity of a lifetime and can be specifically life-changing if one becomes a part of the culture. Adapting to an unfamiliar culture in a third-world country can be a shock when coming from a first-world country. The atmosphere is completely diverse, from the people to the food to their daily lives. However, the new country feels more like a home than a vacation destination when fully immersed in the culture. So what are the similarities and differences between living in a first-world country like the United States and living in a third-world country such as Fiji? Fijians and Americans are alike in some of their personality traits but vary in their food and daily lives.
Every new zealand native animal are unique and have no similar animals in the world the same, we have the kiwi, and is the only of its kind and there is 3 to 5 different kiwi kind, and there's the kaka witch is one of its own
Madagascar’s cuisine can be clearly marked by its sheer simplicity. The food is prepared without too many spices, but the lack of spices does not make the food dull and bland. Cuisines of France, China, India and also East African and Arabian cultures have all made their influence felt in Madagascar. The traditional cuisine of Madagascar consists mainly of rice. The rice is called “Vary” and it is typically eaten with some accompaniment, which is called the “Laoka”. As you move down the country towards the southwest regions, you will get to eat rice that may be supplemented or replaced by ground maize. However rice is the main diet of the natives, and is available in bounty. The native people have become very resourceful in developing huge numbers of scrumptious preparations with this one simple grain.
Another animal found in Australia are Koalas. Koalas are tree
The arctic fox or the Vulpes Lagopus is a very beautiful and majestic animal with many interesting features. This animal can survive extremely frigid arctic temperatures that can drop as low as -50°F. The arctic fox is a very resilient animal. It has furry soles, short ears, and a short muzzle, which are the essentials of what is needed for the animals to adapt to the chilly climate. These foxes usually live in burrows and in emergencies like snowstorms, strong winds or animal conflict, they may tunnel into the snow and create a shelter for them. They have a beautiful white coat that protects them from the hardy weather. Amusingly, when the season changes, the fox changes its coat color making it a unique animal. In winter, their coat is white where as in summer its turns into an orange-red color. This is mostly because it helps them camouflage in the surrounding. These colorings help foxes to effectively hunt rodents, birds, fish and even baby polar bear cubs. But in winter prey can be scarce on the ground. At such times, these animals eat the left over kill of the polar bear. These foxes will also eat berries when they are available. Its coat has been known for its strange adapting qualities, it is a rarity in science today and therefore is highly researched. Not only does it have a thick coat that helps them camouflage and protects them from the cold, but also has the ability to run extremely fast. It is known to be one of the fastest animals in the arctic region.
But most of Fiji is not land in fact only 10 % of Fiji is land the other is just water. We should be like all the lovely people in Fiji happily dancing, sharing foods and actually welcoming others personally and did you know the locals from Fiji are some of the kindest people in the world. The Fijians are pretty easy-going, but if you are invited into a village, wear modest clothing and take off your hat (wearing one is an insult to the chief) when in a village you should leave your shoes outside the door when entering a home. In Fiji there are wonderful dances with there on titles some examples would be the meke, the poi dance and the indo Fijian dance
Foxes are small, carnivorous, solitary hunter/scavengers. They are somewhat common, living densely in N. America, Europe, and Asia, and less commonly, in S.America, Africa, and Canada. Foxes average at 3-ft. tall and 5-ft. long.(the tail is 2-3 ft. of the body’s length.)
• They suffered a loss In language and arts and cultures • Today the official languages are English and Maori Drawing of Blackbirding ships ship in the Cook Islands Fiji
Samoa is constituted of a group of islands located in the southern Pacific Ocean only a few miles away from the American island of Hawaii and New Zealand. In total, Samoa covers about 2,934 Square kilometres of land (Palenapa, 1993). The majority of Samoans live in these islands. Millions of others, however, live in other countries such as Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America among others. Although no culture can be said to be superior to the rest, the Samoan culture is one of the most prestigious ones in the world. This research provides an in-depth analysis of the Samoan culture. The analysis covers a wide array of cultural aspects, including foods, language, religion, social systems, etc. The primary aim of this
Fiji is an island nation in Melanesia, in the South Pacific Ocean. The estimated population of the country is about 849,000, with a total area of about 7,056 square miles. Labor migration is one of the key forces of socioeconomic development. Migration of skilled people with high levels of human capital leads to a shortage of skilled labor in the home country as well as provides an opportunity to the unemployed youths to be engaged in the labor market hence it helps in the economic growth and development of many developing countries such as Fiji.