FIJI | Wednesday, 26 June 2013 | Views [1356] | View Larger Image
The Yasawa Islands boasts some of the Fiji Island’s most scenically remote paradises. All year round tourists enjoy these quaint island getaways by relaxing in resorts and enjoying the fine services of the Fijian staff. But, what they don’t get to see is the deeper interconnected eco-web that sustains each island, the islanders natural means of survival.
Wayalailai Island is an eco-resort run by the islanders for the islanders. These self sustaining individuals will perform a wide array of tasks, from the killing of livestock; to the preparation of food; to the Kava ceremonies; to the organised volleyball games. Every member of this eccentric community from the Chief to the cook play a role in self-sustaining their island community.
The Wayalailai Eco-Haven Resort is on the west side of the island and it is managed by the Island Chief and by his son, Barry. They take us from the resort to the eco-village which is on the east side of the island via a small boat, which is their main means of transportation around the island and islands in the area.
We go with them on a journey to learn more about how the Wayalailain community sustain their natural ways of living within a capitalist world.
