A Fijian academic is calling for the recruitment and training of indigenous language activists to save the country's languages.
This week Fijians across New Zealand celebrate their culture and language - Macawa Ni Vosa Vakaviti - Fiji's Language Week.
The islanders will also mark 49 years of independence on Thursday.
Professor Raman Subramani, of the University of Fiji, warns the indigenous iTaukei and Fiji Hindi languages face extinction.
A Fijian cultural group perform in Wellington. Photo: Supplied
