What? No Cibi?
Not long ago Loyal Fijian had a few words for a certain businessman in Labasa who in the face of competition had tried to do what many have done for thousands before him, claim a direct link to God!
That's right, the Hindu group in Labasa which claims to have a direct line to God and therefore only its services should be used is a classic case of using religion to further their own interests.
Today, Loyal Fijian will discuss another bane of society, Fundamentalism.
The Cibi has been a wonderful spectacle in our rugby tradition for more than half a century. The Cibi is to Fiji what the Haka is to the All Blacks , the Manu Samoa to the Samoans and the Sivi Tau to the Tongans.
Can you imagine if the All Blacks decided they were going to abandon the Haka because their captain is a "born again Christian" and doesn't believe in such pagan rituals.
The All Blacks brand is enhance by the Haka, school kids not only in NZ but Fiji, Japan and even Iceland perform the Haka.
It is a dance. Take it for what it is.
The Fiji Rugby team for the first time in a long time did not perform the Cibi against Wales over the weekend because the captain Seremaia Bai refused to take part.
There is a time to pray and a time to play. Don't mix the two. That's what is called fundamentalism.
Imagine the All Blacks without the Haka? Can you?
Cibi is great promotion for the Fiji Rugby brand, we need all the promotion we get, believe you us !
It is very possible to have a strong faith in God and still manage a balance in all other aspects of life. Very possible.
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