SCHOOLS from the Western Division dominated the 2016 Fijian Made dance competition that was held in Suva on Friday night.

Thirteen secondary schools from the West and Central Suva area showcased the potential and talent present in the youth of Fijian.

2015 winner Xavier College from Ba scooped best dance award with the best female dancer award going to its star dancer Ruhi Prasad.

Khalsa College was the most popular group and also took home the first runner-up position, followed by Korovuto College.

Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, who was chief guest at the event, said the competition provided the platform for children to showcase their skills and messages of hope and encouragement.

“I would like to also remember the schools that were affected by Cyclone Winston and one way we can show our support is we can show the rest of Fiji that we are moving along, that children are going to school and participating” Mr Sayed-Khaiyum said.

“You are the young people of our country, you are the future leaders and we are promoting Fijian Made, so we should all support each other in our products, businesses and schools to make a much brighter and prosperous place for all of you.

“We are doing all this to celebrate the wonderful talent that exists amongst you to be able to showcase to the rest of the country and the world that we have such fantastic talents.”