Statutory
Organnisation
The Department administers government funding to
3 statutory bodies in the cultural sector, and manages
the Government's relationship with them.
These
organizations are:
The
Fiji Museum aims to be a dynamic institution for the
preservation of the country's national heritage. This
national heritage is understood to encompass the culture
and history of the people of Fiji, and their relationship
with the people of the South Pacific and the rest
of the world. Its mission is to preserve its valuable
collection for presentation to the public.
The Museum is responsible for 2 Acts of Parliament
charging them with the responsibility of documentation,
protection and preservation, of archaeological and
palaeontological heritage and cultural heritage. The
2 Acts of Parliament are the Fiji Museum Act (Cap.263)
and the Preservation of Objects of Archaeological
and Palaeontological Interest Act (Cap.264).
Contact
Details:
FIJI
MUSEUM Tel: (679) 331 5944
PO Box 2023 Fax: (679) 330 5143
Government Buildings
Suva, Fiji Islands
Location:
Thurston Gardens, Suva
General
email: fijimuseum@connect.com.fj
Website: www.fijimuseum.org.fj
NATIONAL TRUST OF FIJI
The
National Trust of Fiji was created in 1970 to provide
for the protection of Fiji's natural, cultural and
national heritage. It aims to be the leading institution
in the protection of Fiji's heritage including sites
of natural, cultural, scientific and outstanding beauty
while carrying out research and management of areas
containing rare and endangered species of flora and
fauna.
The
Trust is governed by National Trust of Fiji Act (Cap.
265) and the National Trust Amendment Act. Several
key policy objectives of the Trust are: Cultural and
Natural Heritage Protection; Heritage Awareness; Local
Community Involvement; Capacity Building, Policy Frameworks
for integration of heritage conservation into development
policies, and Partnerships.
Contact
Details:
NATIONAL
TRUST OF FIJI Tel: (679) 3301-807
PO Box 2089 Fax: (679) 3305-092
Government Buildings
Suva, Fiji Islands
Location:
3 Ma'afu Street, Suva
General
enquiries: nationaltrust@connect.com.fj
FIJI ARTS COUNCIL
Since
its inception in 1964, the Fiji Arts Council (FAC)
has been engaged in various activities to encourage
and promote the works of our artists and craftspeople.
The FAC coordinates national programmes and activities
to develop and promote visual, performing and fine
arts as well as traditional and contemporary craft.
In expanding from its original role as a coordinating
body for the presentations of overseas artists, the
Council is playing an important role in the preservation,
revitalization and promotion of living heritage and
arts.
Registered
as a formal organization under the Charitable Trust
Act the FAC receives a grant from government together
with a service agreement annually. FAC has begun to
provide a supporting role in organizing the cultural
components of national events such as Fiji Day and
cultural activities associated with international
events. It coordinates Fiji's participation at regional
and international festivals such as the Pacific Arts
Festival, held every four years and the Melanesian
Festival, first held in 1998 in the Solomon Islands.
FAC maintains a database of local artists, craftspeople,
cultural groups, musicians and dancers to assist in
their promotion and development.
Contact
Details:
FIJI
ARTS COUNCIL Tel: (679) 3311-754
PO Box 2432 Fax: (679) 3311-962
Government Buildings
Suva, Fiji Islands
Location:
249 Barker Place, Monika
General
email: fijiartcouncil@connect.com.fj
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