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Today Daren Kamali, Pacific Heritage Advisor at Auckland Libraries, joins us to share how he celebrates Macawa Ni Vosa Vaka Viti - Fiji Language Week.  Daren is one of our  Pasifika specialists . Auckland Libraries has Pasifika specialists with diverse interests based in libraries throughout Tāmaki Makaurau. Click here to find out more about how we can support you and your community. Talanoa with Daren Kamali, Pacific Heritage Advisor Bula! Please tell us a bit about your role at Auckland Libraries? I'm Daren Kamali – Heritage Pacific Advisor at Auckland Libraries Special Collections.  How do you celebrate Macawa Ni Vosa Vaka Viti?   I celebrate Macaw Ni Vosa Vaka Viti by Talanoa Vaka Viti, speaking Fijian with elders of the family and close friends, I also get the children to read Fijian books during this time. Always a special thing to have some Yaqona, Talanoa and Fijian food, like curry and roti, miti, wheke and lovu.  How do you connect with ...

Ratu Meli in his iTaukei stance serving Yaqona to Auckland Library Staff. (Photograph by Dan Liu, Auckland Libraries) Ni sa Bula Vinaka! Celebrate Macawa ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fiji Language Week with Auckland Libraries from 4 - 10 Okotova (October) 2020. This year's theme is Noqu Vosa, Noqu isema bula – My language, my living link. The aim of the week is to encourage Fijians living in Auckland to retain or learn their unique language, as well as an opportunity for all Aucklanders to experience the rich and vibrant culture of Fiji. This year marks the 50th Independence of Fiji and we'll be celebrating with a selection of events at our libraries. Akanisi Mocesava from the village of Korotulu on Moce Island in the Lau Group who has practised her art form for 30+ years. Image by Dan Liu, Auckland Libraries. Fijian titles and resources Auckland Libraries has an extensive collection of Pacific resources and materials. Check out some of our Fijian collection in this curated list. Celebr...