The 2025 Sugar Festival drew residents to Churchill Park’s carnival grounds for the final day of the annual festival.
Festival committee president Hem Raj said despite receiving very little support from the business community, the festival turned out to be a success.
“We got a lot of small businesses wanting to be part of the festival and we are very grateful for their support,” Mr Raj said.
“This year, we had a lot of different entertainment rides which I believe a lot of residents and especially their children appreciated.
“We hope that come next year we will have a bigger space to work with and more support from our stakeholders to be able to put together an enjoyable and uniting carnival for the people of Lautoka.”
RIGHT: 5-year-old Asiya Khan enjoys a tasty treat at the final day of the 2025 Vodafone Fiji Sugar Festival in Lautoka.
FOUR-year-old William Bryson gets a spiderman face paint on the final day of the 2025 Vodafone Fiji Sugar Festival. Pictures: REPEKA NASIKO
LEFT: Suva stall operators were among the popular BBQ operators at the 2025 Vodafone Sugar Festival in Lautoka.
Seven-year-old Verata lad Rejoice Tamanivalu enjoys a ride on a bumble bee-theme ride at the 2025 Vodafone Fiji Sugar Festival in Lautoka.
Miss Ozone Electric Akisi Temo with her sponsors after the 2025 Vodafone Fiji Sugar Festival float procession through Lautoka City on Saturday.
Miss Lei Entertainers Michelle Lambert on her colourful float during the 2025 Vodafone Sugar Festival float procession in Lautoka.
Members of the champion Under 10 Lautoka Football Club with their trophies during the 2025 Vodafone Fiji Sugar Festival in Lautoka.
Geeta’s stall owner Geeta Anjeline at the 2025 Vodafone Fiji Sugar Festival.
