Mother of all festivals
The Hibiscus Festival is held in Suva – our capital city, every year in August. This year it is from 17th to 24th August. The Hibiscus Festival, which is the largest festival staged in the country, is also a melting pot of social interaction for people from all walks of life. The 2013 Hibiscus theme is: “Pacific Wellness – Treasure Life, Choose Health”
Thousands flocked to the Hibiscus Festival that opened on Saturday and continues this week which is now the premier festival in Fiji and the Pacific region and features Pacific arts and craft, traditional and contemporary dances, sports and many fun and exciting activities.
2013 Vodafone Fiji Hibiscus Festival Queen contestants
Every year, one of the main attractions of the “Mother of all Festivals” is the Contestants that vie for the prestigious title of Miss Vodafone Fiji Hibiscus. Beautiful queens from all around the country are vying for the highly coveted Miss Hibiscus title.
Contestants above performing on stage
The Hibiscus Event Group (Inc.) through the Hibiscus Festival has assisted many charities, children’s homes , homeless children and adults, large families in need, senior citizens homes and blood drive amongst others. Since 2006, they have distributed over $1 million to needy groups and organisations, all over Fiji.
The festival spirit in the city draws a lot of people from all parts of Fiji and even from the region and beyond. A lot of people plan holidays to visit Suva during this one week carnival.