Fijians (Fijian: iTaukei, lit. 'Owners [of the land]') are a nation and ethnic group native to Fiji, who speak Fijian and English and share a common history and culture. Fijians, or iTaukei, [8] are the major indigenous people of the Fiji Islands of Melanesia.

6 days ago · Although the indigenous Fijian people are usually classified as ethnically Melanesian, their social and political organization is closer to that of Polynesia, and there has been a high level of intermarriage between Fijians from the Lau group of islands of eastern Fiji and the neighbouring Polynesian islands of Tonga.

Indo-Fijians (Fiji Hindi: फ़िजी के हिंदुस्तानी), also known as Fijian Indians are Fijian citizens of South Asian descent, and include people who trace their ancestry to various regions of the Indian subcontinent. [7] .

Indigenous Fijians are descended from the Lapita peoples, a seafaring group from eastern Indonesia or the Philippines who probably arrived in the Fiji Islands during the second millennium B.C.E. and later interbred first with Melanesians from the west and subsequently with Polynesians (also Lapita descendants) from the east.

Fijian culture has evolved with the introduction of Indian, Chinese and European culture, and various cultures from the Pacific neighbors of Fiji; in particular the Tongan and Rotuman cultures. The culture of Fiji, including language, has created a unique communal and national identity.

Nov 6, 2024 · The Indigenous People of Fiji, the iTaukei, represent a rich tapestry of culture, history, and tradition. Their stories of resilience, adaptability, and cultural preservation offer valuable lessons about the enduring power of heritage.

Nov 11, 2024 · Fijians are citizens of Fiji, a sovereign island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. The nationality of people from Fiji is “Fijian”. This term encompasses all citizens of Fiji, regardless of their ethnic background, which includes indigenous Fijians (iTaukei), Indo-Fijians, and other ethnic groups. Where are the Fijians originally from?

Fiji is a diverse society comprised mostly of iTaukei–the major group of indigenous people who are an admixture of Melanesian and Polynesian. There are also indigenous Polynesians, who inhabit the island of Rotuma, a Polynesian outlier that is part of the Fiji archipelago.

Nov 29, 2024 · Fiji, a stunning island nation in the South Pacific, is home to a fascinating indigenous culture steeped in history, spirituality, and unique customs. The Fijian people are proud and resilient, their history and culture interwoven with the islands’ natural beauty.

Jan 19, 2025 · Exploring the roots of Fiji’s indigenous tribes reveals not only their unique heritage but also the broader Polynesian narrative that links them to New Zealand’s Māori communities. To delve deeper into Fiji’s fascinating history, including significant sites that showcase its indigenous