LIVING in a multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-lingual country like Fiji, we spread the joy of love, unity, harmony, stability, and prosperity, firm foundations of the current government through marking the national celebration.
Minister for Education, Heritage and Arts Rosy Akbar said this in her address to the nation wishing everyone a very happy ‘Holi’.
Ms Akbar said such festivals help children freely bring out their cultural identity and showcase the richness and diversity of our unique heritage.
“Fiji is proud of its diversity and recognises its rich heritage that embraces the cultures of the Pacific region and beyond, enriching our lives,” Ms Akbar said.
“Inclusivity is about valuing such diversity and recognizing that children bring to schools, cultures, experiences, knowledge and abilities influenced by such diversities. What better time than this, to celebrate the festival of colours, ‘Holi’,” she said.
I convey my congratulations to most of the schools around Fiji that had early ‘Holi’ celebrations today with much music, sweets, colours and laughter.
