Thousands gather at Albert Park for Fiji Day celebrations

Thousands gather at Albert Park for Fiji Day celebrations

By Rusiate Baleilevuka
Friday 10/10/2014

The heart-racing sound of the celebration from members of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces at the Fiji Day Parade and the 21 Gun Salute was held at Albert Park this morning.

Thousands of people witnessed the memorable occasion with the 21 gun salute being reviewed by the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

Albert Park was flooded with blue as members of the public dressed up to celebrate the 44th year of Fiji’s Independence.

Fijivillage spoke to Isireli Mainavukea on his experience at the Fiji Day celebration at Albert Park this morning.

Meanwhile, Students from Navua, Namosi, Nausori and Suva were part of the re-enactment of the Deed of Cession in Levuka this morning.

Close to 1,400 Fijians witnessed the occasion at the 44th Fiji Day celebrations held at Nasau Park today where the Minister for Youth and Sports Laisenia Tuitubou was the chief guest.

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