Best Cultural Experiences in Nadi

Discover authentic Fijian traditions, entertainment and food at the Fiji Culture Village, a unique cultural hub located just a short distance from Nadi town. It’s a fantastic place to immerse yourself in local life, learning about Fiji’s history, village etiquette and engaging in traditional arts and crafts like mat weaving and pottery making. Choose between the morning tour which includes a light lunch or opt for the evening tour which offers a traditional lovo dinner, cooked in an underground oven. Both experiences include a kava ceremony, meke dance, a guided walk through the model village and return transfers from Nadi and Denarau resorts

Catch live theatrical dance and vibrant storytelling at the VOU Hub, situated in a grand top-tent just outside Denarau. Their signature show, ‘Fiji Untold’ is the engaging tale of a chief’s daughter and her encounters with mystical giants, octopus gods and shape-shifting iguanas. For something more family-friendly, the ‘Island Adventurers’ show is a hit with young kids. The onsite Beachclub restaurant opens from 2pm-9pm on show days so you can grab a bite to eat or a cold beverage before you head in for the main event. Book your tickets online or with your resort tour desk for the Thursday and Sunday shows.  

Tap into your inner artist at Sigavou Studio’s ‘Colours of Fiji’ tour located just across the bridge from Denarau Island. On the tour you’ll learn about traditional Fijian masi craft before you let your creativity run wild on a DIY art project to take home with you.  Afterwards put your stamp on the Sigavou mural wall or explore the art gallery and purchase some Fiji-made art. Tours run weekdays from 10am – 12pm. 

Foodies will delight in this exploration of traditional ‘lovo’ cooking alongside Vavavi near Wailoaloa Beach. Lovo is a traditional cooking method where food is steamed/smoked in an underground oven and is often done on special occasions like weddings. Book a tour online and get hands-on experience preparing the lovo pit and mastering traditional cooking skills like scrapping coconuts, making coconut cream and wrapping food in palm leaves. The 5-hr food adventure caters to all dietary requirements (with dairy-free and vegan options) and.includes a guided tour of the food market while your meal cooks underground. The experience wraps up with a delicious smokey feast at the table.