This theme explores the deeper values and traditions that anchor Fijian life — the roots that give meaning to progress. It asks how we can honour what has shaped us while adapting to the changes that lie ahead.
Rights vs Responsibilities: True freedom is balanced by duty — to one another, to the land, and to the generations that follow. Strengthening civic understanding and personal accountability can help bridge the gap between individual rights and collective wellbeing.
Tradition vs Culture: Customs evolve, and so must we. Traditional cultural institutions hold wisdom that can guide modern governance, but they too can and must transform to remain relevant. Tradition is not a museum piece; it’s a living practice.
Fiji as World Inspiration: From the 1980s slogan “Fiji — the way the world should be!” to Olympic rugby gold, Fiji can model a way of living that blends compassion, creativity, and humility — a small nation offering big lessons to a divided world. We show how joy and generosity can be forms of strength.
Traditional Healing Knowledge: From herbal medicine to communal rituals of care, indigenous healing traditions are part of a vast and undervalued science. Integrating these with modern healthcare and research offers new pathways for holistic wellbeing.