Laselase Meke Group-NADROGA
Program: Performing Arts Touring - France & Spain
Event: 41st Festival International des Pyrenees in France and Spain
$3225
Duration: Jun-Aug
No. Of Participants: 25

Purpose:
To support the exhibition of Fijian performing arts (meke) at the 3-month International Festival des Pyrenees through the participation of the Laselase Meke Group. The group was assisted by the Festival des Pyrenees Committee-France, Fiji's Department of Culture & Heritage and Fiji Visitors Bureau for their tour throughout France and Spain.

Vuakaloa Meke Group-RA
Program: Performing Arts Touring - Suva
Event: South Pacific Games (SPG) Cultural Program
$600

Date: 10 Jul
No. Of Participants: 50

Purpose:
To assist in transportation costs for the young performing artists from Ra to showcase and exhibit their traditional meke's at the SPG Games cultural events. Assistance such as these enables greater access of Fiji's arts and culture to as many people as possible.

Niusawa Methodist High School Meke Group-TAVEUNI
Program: Performing Arts Touring - Suva
Event: South Pacific Games (SPG) Cultural Program
$5678
Date: 12 Jul
No. Of Participants: 182 students; 22 teachers

Purpose:
To assist in transportation costs for the young students of Niusawa to perform at the closing ceremony of the SPG Games in Suva. The assistance was provided as a means of acknowledging and promoting the practice of Fijian meke and vucu amongst Fijian students.