Nadi, Fiji · usually mid to late July
Bula Festival
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Bula Festival
When is Bula Festival 2027?
Bula Festival usually runs mid to late July. Exact dates are not announced yet.
How the dates are set: The Nadi organizers announce the dates and length each year; it has been held in July.
Bula Festival schedule
- During the festival: The Miss Bula pageant is the centerpiece, with contestants judged on knowledge of Fijian culture, talent and community commitment.
- During the festival: A float parade moves through the streets of Nadi with decorated floats, marching bands and traditional dancers.
- During the festival: Traditional meke dances and kava ceremonies are part of the program.
Source: oceaniaguides.com
History of Bula Festival
The festival began in 1960 as "Commerce Week", a celebration to mark the end of the sugarcane harvesting season. In 1962 it was renamed the Nadi Bula Festival. It is organized by the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry with the local community.
Source: oceaniaguides.com
Bula Festival: questions people ask
What is the Bula Festival in Nadi?
It is a Fijian cultural festival in Nadi with music, dance, parades and local food. It began in 1960 as Commerce Week.
What does bula mean in Fijian?
Bula is a Fijian greeting meaning hello or welcome.
Who organizes the Bula Festival?
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry organizes it with the local community.
Is the Bula Festival in the UK the same event?
No. A separate Bula Festival has been held in Aldershot, Hampshire, in England.
Sources: oceaniaguides.com, fijisociety.org
About Bula Festival
Nadi's long-running July festival, with a Miss Bula pageant, meke dances and a float parade.
The Bula Festival began in 1960 as Commerce Week, marking the end of the sugarcane harvest, and took its current name in 1962. The program has included the Miss Bula pageant, traditional meke dances, a float parade through Nadi and kava ceremonies. Organizers have not published exact dates for 2027, and the program and length change from year to year.
Know before you go
- Dates and length vary by edition, so confirm with the organizers before booking.
- A separate Bula Festival is held in Aldershot, England, and is not this event.
- Nadi International Airport (NAN) is about 15 minutes by road from Nadi town.
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