This edition of FijiTime is the Arts & Design Issue. Today, our team of writers, contributors and creative artists will take you on journey to explore some iconic international monuments, from the Empire State Building in New York City to the many wonders of Singapore’s Changi airport. We also discover New York’s jazz scene, and find out where the music is going in 2020.In this issue, we also share a number of fascinating architectural marvels in Fiji – from traditional Fijian bure which is still in use today, to the Nadi’s Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple, the largest Hindu temple in the South Pacific.
In January, the world lost basketball legend Kobe Bryant. In this edition, we honour Bryant’s contribution to the sport and its appeal around the world. As part of our continued tribute, we also profile the Japanese town of Kobe, which was the inspiration behind the superstar athlete’s name.
Traditional tattoo art has strong roots in the South Pacific. In this edition, you will discover the roots of t