Fiji Power 2017 Day 5 : 05-10-2017

We started off the morning leaving Tuk’s and Tamari’s house in Wainikai on a canoe bound for Waibogi Wainadiro Primary School to start our presentation. There we sang songs, conducted circuit races and donated school, medical and renewable energy supplies. The Fijian Higher Education Commission (FHEC) sent three officials to see our renewable energy program. We are very impressed that one of them (Jo) knew our Fiji Power song and could play it on the guitar! The FHEC are starting certificates in renewable energy and are interested in Bookend Trust help to develop some learning materials.

After our presentation we joined the locals for their flamboyant 10th aniversary celebrations. Here we had a great time dancing to very loud music, having a sip of kava, having powder poured all over us and eating way too much food with many amazing people. As part of this there was a sevu sevu, which David (Tevita) and the FHEC officals took part in.

On the way home it rained; again! At night we had an awesome fireworks display above the jungle. It is “Fiji” day soon and everyone can buy fireworks. After the colourful display we played with glowsticks and sparklers before finally hitting the hay after a tiring, successful day.

Thanks so much to all the people who have donated resources for these village schools. They are severely under resourced and we’d like to thank Peter Pentland from STELR for the renewable energy kits, The Travel Studio Hobart for their laptops, and Taroona High School, St Clares College and Margate community church for there donations. There are also plenty of individuals that have contributed money and items for these schools. Vinaka Vaka Levu.