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Fiji New Year

First country to welcome the new year
Jan 1

Fun Facts

  • Fiji is one of the first countries in the world to celebrate the new year because of their time zone.
  • They often start celebrating Christmas two weeks before and continue celebrating new years for a week after.
  • Fireworks are popular.
  • There is dancing. They often dance the traditional Meke dance.
  • Food: They often drink Kava, the national drink. Casava Cake is also popular.
  • When the new year arrives, people sprinkle water on other people.

Introductory Lesson

Optional Game: Play a version of rugby. If a child answers a question in the PowerPoint correctly, they get to grab the ball and try to ground it in the goal area before another child touches them. The object is to get the most points.

Activities

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