Fiji

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Savusavu Yacht Club was inaugurated in 1990 and has won the majority of Fiji National sailing championships since its inception. The club sails Lasers and Optimist dinghies. A number of Savusavu Sailors have represented Fiji in the Pacific Games and Olympic Games.

Fiji flag

Prior to ceding the country to British rule in 1874, the government of Fiji adopted a national flag featuring blue and white vertical stripes, with in the centre a red shield depicting a white dove.This flag ceased to be used when the colonial era began and Fiji relinquished its independence. Fiji was a British colony from 1874 to 1970.

The letter "b" is prononounced "mb" Therefore, Bure is "mBure"

The letter "d" is prononounced "nd" Therefore, Nadi is "Nandi"

The letter "q" is prononounced "ng" Therefore, Beqa Island is "mBenga Island"

The letter "c" is prononounced "th" Therefore, Caneili is "Thaneili"

The letter "i" is prononounced "ee" like reef, Viti Levu is "Veetee Lehvu"

"Bula" "Hello" (like “bless you!’)

"Ni Sa Bula or Bula Vinaka" A warm "hello"

“Yadra” (Yandra) Good morning!

“Moce” (moceh) Goodbye/Goodnight

“Vinaka” (vinakah) Thank you