Bula Maleya, the Fiji welcome song translation
If you’ve ever been on holiday in Fiji, you would have no doubt been welcomed by a choir singing the traditional Fijian welcome song, Bula Maleya. Below is an English translation of Bula Maleya. We think it makes the experience even more sentimental and poignant.
Bula Maleya – Fiji
Bula Maleya kei Viti talega
Cauravou era yalo qaqa
Vosa na wai e vakalasalasa
Ni bula ni bula kece sara
Nanumi Viti vanua lailai
Nona sasaga me toro cake mai
Tubu ko Viti me rogo edai
Vuravura Maleya me kilai
E da sa mai veikune tale
Me noda tu na lagilagi
E da sa cibicibitaka yani
Yaca i Viti vua na ranadi
Bula Maleya – English Translation
Greetings Malaya and Fiji also
All the young men are very strong
Talking to the sea, gives me happiness
Hello, hello everyone
Remember Fiji, a small country
With a will to move forward
Fiji will grow to be famous
For Malaya to be known in the world
We found each other again
We will celebrate gloriously
We patriotically declare
The name of Fiji for the honour of the Queen
