The museum is a living archive and testimony to Fiji’s identity and a powerful tool for social cohesion, understanding and unity.
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, highlighted this during the 70th-anniversary celebration of the Fiji Museum, paying tribute to the institution’s vital role in preserving the nation's cultural and historical artifacts.
Ratu Naiqama commended the Fiji Museum Board of Trustees, CEO, staff, donors, and families who have contributed to the growing collection of more than 10,000 artifacts.
He says their leadership and sacrifices in ensuring that our records, artifacts and stories are archived, stored, and shared with pride.
The President says every piece in the museum speaks volumes about our past, our culture, and our journey.
He also emphasised the critical importance of the digitisation project now underway by a young project team.
He says there is much more to be displayed, and they need help to create the space.
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