Friday, July 31, 2009

Fiji Trip - Day 6: Denarau Island


Fire is the symbol of life in Fiji. As evening falls, the warrior runs around the hotel lighting the torches (pictured above).

At dinner we are entertained by some traditional Island dancers who perform dances from the Cook Island, Easter Island and the Fiji Islands.

"Fire dancing comes from the island of Samoa" The head dancer said.


Twirling fire sticks.



There was an awkward moment when they asked for volunteers. These poor people volunteered (pictured below).


They were subjected to increasingly more embarrassing dances - the lesson is never volunteer for anything.

During the day we just relaxed at the resort. Louise went to the day spa in the afternoon, but it was a fairly quiet day in paradise.