Queen's Tour of Fiji 1963

Governor of Fiji Sir Kenneth Maddox and Lady Maddox greet Queen Elizabeth II 1963

[@DrAAAli]

It is unbelievably amazing how a wee island can capture and reprogramme pretty much the entire world.

[@hosannarogers5943]

I love knowing how beautiful my culture is.😍

[@beaumontmuni4294]

Fiji was and will always be my home in spite of the fact that I live here in the US and have been for a long time. This brings back memories of my early childhood.

[@wozzy1834]

God bless her Gracious Queen! Fiji still holds your majesty and your majesty's descendants dear to our hearts !

[@thedreamweaver6514]

I'll be showing this to my Social Science Class... a big Vinakalevu from Fiji

[@hansb.8]

Great memory of great times Vinaka.

[@apparency]

Wonderful footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@Dan1stEarlofBugerton]

Thank you for wacthing :3

[@srabukawaqa9060]

Although now independent, we still are her majesty's subject.

[@ilaisafinau3453]

Issssaaaa sa tu Wei na gauna vei ira na noda qase😭

[@tuliakoroi2941]

rest in peace adi

[@Atulkumar-en1ys]

Iam from fiji nice

[@keleniengaluafe2600]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonafukiama71]

Ohh woooow ...... Suva 📸❤

[@dilzrabuka]

1:58 the crowd on that roof though😂😂

[@JN-er5yu]

"Resume their thankful existence" fark that!!

[@ackruhii32]

they've pushed their luck

[@Jale299]

im a fijian and i agree lol

[@notgadot]

@@Jale299 Agree with what?

[@splizzy1014]

Rip

[@terrysilverstein6675]

Amazing what Nephlim genome does to us - and the narratives of 'ou lau nutu.' Joshua 10:14 Fluck them/this lie

[@FLOOXY00]

Polynesia's give too much acknowledgement to others. My opinion!

[@nikeeddie9430]

Okay. I agree with you but, that's the way that the world knows fiji, the person next to you is very important cos you don't know maybe from god or angels. Our Polynesian ancestors should know this. I'm indigenous Fijian living in Aussie 4 long time n its inside me, I can't take it away. It's like a car has been built in. But, don't put me wrong, if they don't respect me, I will kick their ass.

[@FLOOXY00]

@@nikeeddie9430 my statement means that the video shows we give alot of respect, acknowledgement and gracefully accept the presence of others...and Fiji is not alone, they have their neighbours doing the same.

[@nikeeddie9430]

@@FLOOXY00 yeah I know I was wrong saying that after sending the message. I knew that someone gonna hit bk with a good one. Sorry 4 that.

[@FLOOXY00]

@@nikeeddie9430 there's no wrongs, just clarification on what I meant and it was Hha. All goods hope you and fam are well and to all. Tc

[@amigomexico1618]

The land the fishing ground are sold to the British monarchy by Ratu Sukuna without the knowledge of Itaukei Christian chief and the people. Conman leadership and still counting..

[@anatoliadaugunu6855]

I,m Fijian

[@veninaquna9241]

bulk

[@87jello]

At 3:59, is there a mutual respect when Elizabeth is on her knees in England, presenting a gifts to a visiting/seated Chief/Chieftess of Fiji? Let's reverse the roles

[@notgadot]

That is Fijian culture. Are you complaining?

[@michaelowino228]

HI

[@dreamerhall8920]

🤦

[@francesluisa6904]

Fijian gospel

[@johnnyk.2911]

Lame...

[@danosborne9962]

How is it lame

[@MrYougotcaught]

Usaia Gaunavou I agree with Johnny K that it’s lame that Pacific Islanders have to bow to a white creature such as Elizabeth. Pacific Islands for Pacific Islanders

[@wozzy1834]

@@MrYougotcaught For your information, the British Monarch has done so much for Fiji which you do not know of. This is why we love and respect the Monarchy. This Love reciprocates itself in so many ways which only we in Fiji know. Please take your views elsewhere, it does not apply to Fiji and Fijians.

[@MrYougotcaught]

Usaia Gaunavou So will Elizabeth reciprocate the respect and bow to Fiji’s high Chief?

[@wozzy1834]

@@MrYougotcaught Queen Elizabeth was the Queen of Fiji when our High Chiefs freely ceded our islands to the Monarch for her protection. Surely, back then our high chiefs were loyal subjects to her, as are all Fijians. When you do the maths, surely a leader will not bow down to her subjects but the other way around. When I say reciprocate, I mean that the way that they ruled the colony of Fiji was for the protection of the culture and way of life of the Indigenous people - the Fijian people. Our Cultures, traditions, Social, traditional political system was preserved and enhanced. Our land was given back to us during Independence and every tribe has ownership of their communal land allotments. Fijians have also been recruited to the British Army and the British Navy. This is how it's reciprocated. That is why you see in the video the reason the Queen is accorded real Fijian ceremonial welcome accorded to High Chiefs. Hope that's clearer.