"A Fijian Chief visits a neighboring Island. The sail of his canoe remains up, as a sign of respect for his high-ranking arrival.
With the arrival of indentured labour to Fiji came the ancient cultures, religions and customs of India. Today, the descendents of those humble labourers comprise a significant portion of Fiji’s professional, entrepreneurial, and sugar-growing industries"
(© 2005 Deborah Scales).

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