Fiji High Commissioner to Canada and Ambassador to the United States, Ro Ilisoni Vuidreketi says Fiji Day is a celebration of Fiji’s resilience, values, culture and shared experiences.
He made the comments during the Fiji Day celebration among the Fijian diaspora in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Ro Ilisoni says Fijians are connected by the things that matter most, including family, culture, togetherness and their love for Fiji.
He also acknowledged the contribution of Fijians to the Canadian economy.
More than 600 people from the Fijian diaspora gathered to celebrate Fiji’s 56th Independence Day.
Meanwhile, Silvia Prasad won the best-dressed award after proudly wearing a saree featuring a Fiji flag print.
