Nadi, Fiji March 10, 2021 – Marriott International Hotels in Fiji and Samoa partnered with the Victoria League for Commonwealth Friendship, to celebrate Commonwealth Day, the important yearly occasion observed by member countries of the Commonwealth.
The 2021 Commonwealth Day Multi-Cultural Service was held at the St. John’s Cathedral in Brisbane and took place in the presence of His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland, Commonwealth dignitaries, including Executives from Marriott International in support of the occasion.
Associates from Marriott International Hotels in Fiji and Samoa were also able to view the service through a live broadcast that was made available at the hotels. The morning service was a COVID safe event, showcasing multiple unique musical and cultural performances that represent the diversity of the Commonwealth, including performances from Fiji and Samoa.
As part of the collaboration, Marriott International Hotels in Fiji and Samoa came together and organized cultural performances for the event, cultural content to be shown during the service and sponsored transportation for children from Indooroopilly State School to attend and partake in the celebrations.
“We are delighted to be part of the Commonwealth Day commemoration, a day to mark and celebrate our membership of the unique organization which values peace, democracy, equity and inclusion. These values are fundamental to Marriott International as leaders in the travel and tourism industry, where we have taken the lead in the fight against some of the industry’s highest-risk and most pressing issues,” says Neeraj Chadha, Multi-Property Vice President Fiji & Samoa, Marriott International.
Commonwealth Nations and Commonwealth organisations encourage empowerment and inclusion for all people – particularly women, young people and developing communities.
Marriott International Hotels in Samoa would also like to acknowledge Samoa Tourism Authority for their involvement and support in working to curate content for Commonwealth Day.
Recorded live coverage of this dynamic and colourful celebration which will include cultural performances by various Commonwealth Nations is available via the Cathedral YouTube Channel here.
