Ifacca Directory

July 2008

Changes for Council of Pacific Arts

Major changes, including a new name for the Council of Pacific Arts, were decided at the 22nd meeting of the council on Wednesday in Amerika Samoa. more >

Bole promotes culture and arts

It is vital that we make art and culture a part of our core script, interim Minister for Culture and Arts Filipe Bole said yesterday. more >

Going back to my roots

An interview with Fiji Arts Council director, Letila Mitchell, about the 10th Festival of Pacific Arts. more >

May 2008

Back to our roots

Fiji has ratified the 2003 Convention on Safeguarding the Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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February 2008

Arts Council to be supported

The Ministry calls on corporate organisations, business communities, NGOs and the public at large to assist the Fiji Arts Council in reviving the art industry. more >

November 2007

Arts Council prepares for Festival

The Interim Government may not be invited but the Fiji Arts Council as a non-government organisation is preparing for the Pacific Arts Festival in American Samoa. more >

August 2007

Artists display their craft

The Fiji Arts Council has organised a two-day art fair to facilitate increased public access to high quality and innovative visual art and craft and to act as a catalyst in cultural development in Fiji. more >

September 2006

Polynesian sailing myth all at sea

The Polynesians had trouble reaching remote South Pacific islands, according to a new study that dents their reputation as great seafarers. more >

July 2006

$10m needed for Museum

The Fiji Australian Community Development Incorporated will have to spend $10 million for a Fiji Museum it plans to build. more >

March 2003

French radio premiers in Fiji

Radio France Internationale (RFI) has opened the first French-language radio station in Fiji this week. more >

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