Hindu folk songs unites the Hindu and iTaukei communities - Masiloa

Prominent bhajan singer Noa Masiloa Junior says Hindu folk songs unites the Hindu and iTaukei community and it is important for everyone to stay united in Fiji

Masiloa Junior and his group performed the Fijian and the Indian national anthem and also sang bhajans at the Girmit Day Celebrations at Albert Park.

He says he learnt to sing from a young age when he lived in Dreketilailai in Labasa and would attend Hindu prayer functions every Tuesday.

Masiloa Junior says he learnt to speak and read Hindi in school.

He adds people live in harmony in his village and there are no differences between the iTaukei and the Indo-Fijian community.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says Girmit history is not only the history of the Indo-Fijians and girmityas or the descendants but is also Fiji’s history.

Professor Prasad says it is very moving and delightful to see the celebration of our multiculturalism.

The Deputy Prime Minister has also thanked the President of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Ili Vunisuwai for his vision and leadership in recognising and organising a church service for reconciliation today.

He has invited everyone to be part of the church service because that is a momentous and historical step and it will be an occasion that will be cherished forever in this country.