What Fiji island is known for its traditional Firewalkers?

The island of Beqa is only a few kilometers away from Pacific Harbour off the main island of Viti Levu. (Pronounced Beng- a) and is known as the traditional home of the Fijian Firewalker.

What is firewalking in Fiji?

One of the most fascinating experiences on a Fijian holiday is witnessing the traditional firewalking ceremony. This is where the men of the village walk barefoot across a bed of hot stones, seemingly without burning their feet.

What is a fire walking ceremony?

Sometimes the devotees or priests or oracles have to walk through a blazing log fire. Instead of embers from a wood fire, there may be red-hot stones (Fiji and Mauritius), or embers may be poured over the devotee’s head in a “fire bath,” or the devotee may lash himself with a flaming torch.

How do you fire walk?

Here’s how they do it.

1. 1) Get Wood. A safe walk requires the right coals, usually cherry or maple wood.
2. 2) Build a Runway. Once the fire has burnt down, rake the coals.
3. 3) Break Out a Good Book.
4. 4) Just Add Water.
5. 5) Walk, Don’t Run.
6. 6) Believe in Physics.

Who are the firewalkers of Beqa Island Fiji?

The Fijian Legend – the Firewalkers of Beqa Island. On the island of Beqa, there lived a famous storyteller who often entertained his tribe, the Sawau. It was customary for the people of the village to bring him gifts in exchange for his eloquent tales.

Where does the story of firewalking in Fiji come from?

This is where the men of the village walk barefoot across a bed of hot stones, seemingly without burning their feet. The story of firewalking in Fiji begins around 500 years ago, when there were only around 50 people living in the village of Nakarovu in the high land of central Beqa Island, off the coast of Viti Levu.

What was the first thing the firewalkers caught?

The first thing he caught felt like an eel but when pulled from the mud, revealed itself to be a spirit god. The warrior set off to present his find to the storyteller but the spirit god pleaded for his freedom, offering all kinds of gifts in exchange.

Who is the most famous God in Fiji?

One of the best known gods in Fijian legends is the fierce sea-monster Dakuwaqa. He was the guardian of the reef entrance of the islands, fearless, headstrong and jealous. He frequently changed himself into the form of a shark and traveled around the islands fighting all the other reef guardians.