Marawa takes on domestic violence!
I CONGRATULATE Miss Nasinu 2024 Vinaina Marawa for her accomplishment!
I salute her for her commitment in advocating the issue of domestic violence which she feels is serious in Fiji.
Miss Marawa shared her experiences of being a victim of domestic violence. Both she and her family understand what it is like to be the victim, so she has taken the lead.
This is a bold step for her as she has chosen to be an agent of change.
Through her week-long role as a contestant, she was able to reach out to members in her community and Ɲnd out the issues they faced and areas that they felt needed help.
May I request the Nasinu beauty to add the following to her dish – teenage pregnancy, drugs, HIV amongst the young, truancy and deteriorating youth behaviour!
At the outset, thank you The Fiji Times for the wonderful coverage on this year’s Nasinu Festival which was a success. Excitement is brewing as we count days to the Hibiscus Festival. The Back in History pages have added glamour to the upcoming Hibiscus Festival.
Jake Wise shared an interesting article titled “Record amount for Hibiscus Charity chest” (FT 28/08), while Namrata Lata penned a beautiful piece titled “Adi Bogi Ni Taukei” (FT: 30/08).
These articles, thanks to The Fiji Times archives, bring back soothing and hearttouching memories from the glorious days of the Hibiscus Festival!
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM
Nadawa, Nasinu