MULTI-CULTURAL CENTRE

Polynesian /Melanesian Cultural Centre (Exotic Fifteen -State Tourist Zone Cultural Centre)

This complex shall be presented as a naturally formed island. The design shall be respective and a reflection of the Polynesian and Melanesian Culture. The Centre shall function as a museum, and a journey through history. The Centre shall hold live theatre and theatrics based on life in the ancient days with real props and backdrops. Artefacts, ranging from small items to large vessels shall be on exhibition. The waterways surrounding the island shall be used as a cultural ride through time offering experiences of sight, smell, and feel of the early settlement days. Authentic ethnic food will be available.

Exotic Fifteen-State Tourist Zone Cultural Centre

As one of the core areas to be developed according to this development plan, the Exotic Fifteen-state Tourist zone cultural Centre provides a broad platform for exchange between and flourishing of cultures.

At the same time, this area is close to the wharf and the tourist service Centre. As one of the regional gateways, the exotic Fifteen-state tourist zone cultural Centre allows visitors to feel the warmth of the south pacific islands the moment they arrive Emerald Bay.

A wharf plaza has been built in the adjacent wharf area. The Centre of the plaza will have a music fountain and a water show stage as well as seats for the audience. A pavement and decoration design unique to the South Pacific will be adopted to better integrate the entire plaza into the local culture. On weekdays, small-scale mobile commercial activates and performances will be organized on the plaza; in major festivals and celebrations, bigger events will be staged in the plaza and on the water show stage.

Fifteen venues will be specially designed by designers from various countries and then built in the zone to showcase the diverse cultures that the venues represent.

In addition, supporting retail outlets, restaurants and budget hotels will be built in the zone so that visitors can experience every aspect of the south pacific and Fiji from food, clothing, shelter to transportation.

As a future plan a comprehensive Polynesian Melanesian Cultural Centre is Proposed in the Mangrove Reserve Parkland as demonstrated on the next page

Display of cultural dance routines from the 15 different cultures inhabiting the surrounding Islands in the Pacific.