The Fijian people have inhabited Koro Island for over 3,000 years.

Fijians have their own customs so please learn and respect Fijian culture and traditions. It is a conservative, family, community based village culture. Please remember that there is no television or movies on Koro Island , so Fijians here are not used to or impressed by extremes of western behavior or dress.

Mode of Dress

Like most of the world, Fiji has a conservative code of dress. Please respect this. Ladies wear a sulu and have your shoulders covered when you go through a village. No bare shoulders or above the knee dress- don't wear shorts.

Manners

Fijians remember a person for their manners and the tone of voice they use.

Village Visits

• Drive slowly through villages - there are so few cars on the island that children play on the roads as do ducks and chickens so DRIVE SLOWLY.
• Remove hats and sunglasses.
• Leave loud voices at home - Fijians speak softly in the village.
• Leave your shoes at the door.

Alcohol

It is not advisable to give alcohol. Give a sevusevu of yaqona instead - you can get this on Koro.