UU204: PACIFIC WORLD

Reflection 1
Full Name: Tuikoro Cakacaka
Student ID: s11174702

Pacific Islander refers to a native or a descendant of a native of one of the islands of Melanesia,
Micronesia, or Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean. I am a Fijian with i-taukei ancestry, and despite
the fact that I cannot relate to the indigenous people of Fiji, I strive to comprehend their struggles
and past experiences from elementary school to the time I spent in college. I was always doing
research on Fiji and learning new facts about how its culture had evolved over time. To do so, we
must preserve Fijian culture and way of life, as well as early British colonialism and how it
influenced the cultural diversity of Fiji by bringing the first Indo-Fijians and Chinese, among
other ethnicities, to the Pacific, and the events that led us to where we are now. I am overjoyed to
know and be.

The culture of Fijians is really fascinating to know. Since it broadens my understanding and
friendly base, socializing with people is what Fiji is well known for, and from cultures other than
my own is enjoyable for me. Since it is so enlightening, I believe it's critical for us young people
to learn more about our own cultures as well as the cultures of others in our community. This
concept of identity would protect cultures from falling or fading under the influence of
modernity, preventing them from becoming extinct. But I must admit that reading a wide range
of literature in order to understand different cultures with which I have no cultural affinity takes
a lot of patience and time. I believe that there should be more adaptable approaches to educating
young people about Pacific Island history and culture. There are numerous communities in the
Fiji case study. I truly believe that in order to coexist peacefully, we must be able to recognize
our differences.

Fiji has many different communities. I am convinced that in order to coexist peacefully, we must
be able to recognize the differences that stem primarily from our cultural backgrounds. In my
own experience, I am interested in learning more about other Pacific Islanders' cultures and
traditions. It has taught me how to act in specific situations in other cultures and how to
understand them without appearing disrespectful. Learning about my own ancestors has also
helped me to relate to the experiences of other cultures. As a result, I am better able to
understand and respect different cultures, no matter how alien or novel they are to me.

And last, despite the fact that I am well-versed in Fijian culture, I am always researching other
Pacific civilizations. Since my first year at the University of the South Pacific, I've developed
relationships with individuals from numerous Pacific Island nations. However, the majority of
our general education courses are now offered online due to the recent Covid 19 pandemic,
which has reduced our interactions with individuals of various ethnicities on campus. This
semester, I'm taking UU204 with the hopes that it will help me advance my education and give
me a better knowledge of the people in this neighborhood.
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 .Finney, B. (1999). The Sin at Awarua. The Contemporary Pacific, 2(1), pp.1–33
 Lockwood, Victoria S., 1953- 2004, Globalization and culture change in the Pacific
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 Geoffrey M, L., 2021.

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