Namuamua General Tips
Tips and photos for Namuamua vacations and tourism, posted by real travelers and Namuamua locals.
Local Time 10:36 am Saturday, July 19, 2008
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on July 30, 2007
Dress modestly. Don't wear shorts, and women must not wear halter tops or bare shoulders. I always ask if I am ok to wear what I wear
Do not wear hats. They are interpreted as a sign of disrespect.
Always remove your shoes before entering any house or other building!!!!! Thats very important, In most villages there are no furnitures in the house. You sit and eat on the floor.
Stay with your assigned host. If other villagers ask you to eat or accompany them, politely note that you are with your host and would be honored to visit with them at some other time. Remember, Fijians will, out of custom, always ask you to eat with them or share whatever they have.
Speak softly. Raised voices are interpreted as expressing anger.
Show respect, but be cautious with praise. If you show too much liking for an object, then the Fijians will feel obliged to give it to you as a gift, whether they can afford to or not.ALso dont be afraid to say no if are asked for something. Try to explain that this thing is important to you. They will understand.
Try not to show up to much. Expensive eqquipment, cd players, games, clothes leave in your luggage.
If you spend a night in the village, reward your host with a useful gift of similar value for each member of your party. It is not recommended that you stay in a village which is in the habit of accommodating paying visitors. If you feel obliged to pay more, then ask your host what he or she might like and purchase it for them. A bundle of groceries is graciously appreciated by large Fijian families. Kids just love simple baloons. Toys are always welcome. Also books or newspapers
