About Us
OUR VISION.
A vibrant, inclusive and innovative cultural sector that strengthens identity, enriches lives and contributes to a prosperous and resilient Fiji.
OUR MISSION.
To achieve the vision, we will:
- Invest in our people and values as the foundation of cultural identity
- Strengthen sustainability and resilience of the Cultural Sector
- Create an enabling environment through sound policy, governance, and partnership needed for culture to thrive.
OUR ROLE.
We work to safeguard and develop Fiji’s cultural heritage by coordinating the Government’s engagement in the arts, culture, and heritage sector. Our cultural agencies facilitate grassroots access to resources and research sustaining the foundation of our thriving culture.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
At the heart of our work is a dedicated team of leaders blending vision and expertise with unwavering commitment to sustainable cultural development.
Minister
Hon. Charan Jeath Singh
Permanent Secretary
Dr. Vinesh Kumar
Director
Mr Sipiriano Nemani
OUR MANDATE
The Department of Culture, Heritage & Arts (DCHA) holds diverse responsibilities in service to a Fiji where cultural pluralism is celebrated and harnessed for sustainable development. As lead implementing agency for Fiji’s National Cultural Policy (2022-2032), our strategy is operationalized through structured units, comprehensive outreach initiatives and programmes linking cultural development with economic opportunity.’
Our Story
- Established by the Fiji Government as the Department of Culture in 2000, the DCHA is tasked to coordinate the safeguarding (preservation, protection, transmission, and promotion) of Fiji’s rich cultural diversity, its multi-faceted art forms, and unique heritage. The work of the department aligns with Fiji’s National Development Plan, Pacific Regional Culture Strategy, Fiji Culture Sector Development Plan and international treaties and conventions; whereby culture is increasingly recognized not merely as a sector in its own right, but as a cross cutting enabler of inclusive, resilient and sustainable development.
- Our diverse role encompasses the development and implementation of legislations (including regulations) alongside community and grassroots initiatives designed to enhance livelihood, while also promoting culture, heritage, and the arts across Fiji. We are responsible for administering the measures associated with ratified culture-related conventions, building capacity within the culture sector, and maintaining culture statistics, in addition to overseeing the disbursement of grants. Beyond this, we facilitate the participation of women and youth in cultural life, support income-generating initiatives, and foster the development of culture policy and standards for Fiji.
- The Department’s dual mandate is rooted in stewardship of cultural identity and socio-economic development, recognizing that a thriving culture is foundational to national pride and economic resiliency.
Discover more detailed information on our Guiding Cultural Policies & Plans below:
- ‘Learn more about Fiji’s National Cultural Policy (2022-2032)’
- ‘Explore the role of Culture in Fiji’s National Development Plan (2025-2029)
- ‘Understand our Oceanic connection in the Pacific Regional Cultural Strategy (2022-2032)
- ‘Discover the sector’s transformative journey through the Fiji Culture Sector Strategic Development Plan (2026-2033)
Enabling Structure
The Department’s enabling structure provides the institutional architecture required to translate policy into action. It brings together specialized functions that are positioned to coordinate and collectively drive implementation of national cultural priorities, foster cross-sector collaboration, strengthen governance, and deliver integrated programs that protect, promote, and leverage culture as a driver of sustainable development.
Careers
As Government’s primary advisor on cultural heritage and artistic matters our work brings together a dedicated team from diverse backgrounds.
We embrace inclusivity and welcome individuals with experience in different sectors.
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Contact
T: (+679) 892 3411 | (+679) 892 3412
A: Department of Culture, Heritage & Arts Level 2 AMB Victoria Corner Building, Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji Islands
Address
Department of Culture, Heritage & Arts, Level 2 AMB Victoria Corner Building, Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji Islands
Postal Address
GPO Box 2550, Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji Islands