Fearlessly creative thanks to a strong sense of Community in culture Malianive was born in Tonga but grew up in regional Australia after her family migrated to the country in...
5 easy recipes of delicious & healthy food to bring in 2021
The post festive season can sometimes have us feeling “not quite our lightest”, and if you’re anything like me and love enjoying the joys of life (i.e food and drinks),...
Sharing food & harmonies is the inspiration for gorgeous creations
Sharing is a huge part of Tongan-born, Brisbane based Ofa Fanaika’s creative practice, which she says stems directly from her connection to Island Culture. From making ceramic plates, bowls and...
Authentic Fijian Fish Recipe from Gabriele Galimberti's book 'In Her Kitchen'
For us at Boom Shankar life is all about family, friends, food and love… So when we stumbled across ‘In Her Kitchen: Stories and Recipes from Grandmas Around the World’...
Heimana & Leilani sharing the Polynesian rhythms & dances
FEEL the rhythm in your body with Polynesian performance or dive into Polynesian Dance for Fitness in Brisbane! As a teenager in North Queensland, Heimana Tahiata’s weekends were filled with...
"I love to smile and that is a real Fijian thing." Andrea Kirwin has been a singer/songwriter since she was 21. After catching a Claire Bowditch show at her university...