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Added: Sep 14, 2009
From: tbird209
Duration: 1:1
The Meke is similar, in concept, to the Hawaiian Hula in that it conveys history and cultural stories through song and movements. Unlike Hula, the female version of the Fijian dance is often performed by seated dancers. The male version is almost always performed standing as it demonstrates warrior-like motions and stories. This was taken at a functioning Fijian village/cultural center along the Navua River.
Channel: Travel
Rating: 5.0' max='5' min='1' numRaters='25' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings) Views: 7104 Comments: 16
KoiNadi Says:
May 11, 2010 - Regardless what anyone thinks or replies to this video. It is Totoka Vaka Oti (Absolutely Fantastic!) This is how the Meke was traditionally performed. It makes me proud as a Fijian to see it performed so beautifully. These Fijian Ladies have the Grace and Elegance that brought this meke to life. Vinaka Vaka Levu Na Upload.
tbird209 Says:
May 11, 2010 - @KoiNadi - I am glad that you liked the video. My visit to the village was one of my favourite experiences of my trip to Fiji.
saislide Says:
May 11, 2010 - Haule e rairai vina haraga na ledru vamalolo o kuru na vibulou o kwe. Now living in another world, watching this meke perform reminds of who I am and where I come from. Fijian I am proud to call myself. Thanks for the upload. Keep up the good work,ladies. Qi mase ga ho !!! Hakwa Nadro. Arigatou Gozaimasu.
nayenaye81 Says:
Jun 3, 2010 - Oi true, these are Nadro women!! sa rauta me totoka na nomudou meke!!!, miss the traditional meke's, I only see meke's performed traditionally in hotels and so forth nowdays, thats a shame!
lewanavanua Says:
Oct 5, 2010 - totoka dina na meke oqo!
tbird209 Says:
Oct 8, 2010 - @lewanavanua - English translation please. :-)
lewanavanua Says:
Oct 14, 2010 - @tbird209 sorry i believe the answer is below..it means it is great!!!
jenf777 Says:
Oct 18, 2010 - This is absolutely fabulous - wonderful post.
tbird209 Says:
Oct 18, 2010 - @jenf777 - Thanks Jen. Now stop looking at my videos that have nothing to do with planes. :-)
lewanavanua Says:
Oct 18, 2010 - if only u had the full clip....this is an awesome meke...
tbird209 Says:
Oct 18, 2010 - @lewanavanua - Sorry for not having the full clip. I was just using a point-and-shoot camera not a video camera. Therefore, I was limited to just making clips.
lewanavanua Says:
Oct 20, 2010 - @tbird209 lol thats cool nonetheless....a quick question: were you part of a tour group whne u visited this village and if so, what is the name of that tour company?
tbird209 Says:
Oct 20, 2010 - @lewanavanua - We were not part of a tour group. We found a brochure for the Village visit at our hotel and decided to try it.
lewanavanua Says:
Oct 20, 2010 - @tbird209 which hotel did u stay at? sorry for the millions of questions just interested thats all...cheers
tbird209 Says:
Oct 20, 2010 - @lewanavanua - We stayed at the "Wellesley Resort Fiji". It was one of the nicest experiences I've ever had! The staff are genuinely friendly and the accomodations are great! It's not the liveliest place though so we would go down the beach to the "Crusoe's Retreat Fiji Islands" to party.
. . . . . . . because these video appear directly from youtube.com which we cannot control it.)
Prasil96 Says:
Feb 10, 2010 - wow.