L to R:Fiji’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, His Excellency Mr. Jovilisi Vulailai Suveinakama,Minister for iTaukei Affairs in Fiji is Ifereimi Vasu, Ajay Chhabra
Last week, against the timeless backdrop of Stonehenge, Girmit.world & Nutkhut had the honour of meeting the Minister for iTaukei Affairs from the Republic of Fiji. The gathering, which took place in Salisbury, was more than a symbolic photo opportunity—it was a powerful exchange of ideas centred around heritage, soft power, and the deep cultural ties shared across global diasporas.
“Our cultural heritage holds immense soft power. When we celebrate and share our traditions, we don’t just look back—we shape diplomacy, understanding, and belonging.”
– Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Republic of Fiji
With Stonehenge—a monument of ancestral memory—framing the moment, the conversation turned to the enduring legacies of the iTaukei people, the importance of cultural diplomacy, and the ways in which traditional knowledge, performance, and story can shape global narratives.
“The Pacific and the UK share a complex, intertwined history. It is through cultural connection that we can build a more understanding and respectful future.”
– His Excellency the High Commissioner of Fiji to the United Kingdom
Also present was His Excellency the High Commissioner of Fiji to the United Kingdom, who offered his full support for the conversation and the broader work of connecting Fijian heritage with international audiences. His Excellency shared his belief in the power of the arts and cultural engagement to strengthen diasporic connections and inspire a new generation of Fijians living abroad.
Girmit.world & Nutkhut, continues to champion the narratives of the South Asian and Pacific diasporas in the UK and beyond, sees this meeting as a turning point in how heritage, history, and future-facing innovation can come together—especially in the context of projects like Future Fiji and the annual Fiji Day commemorations.