Tarisi the Trailblazer: Creating Space for Fijian Women in the Heritage Industry

Kirstie Close
Nov 7 · 3 min read

I spoke with Dr Tarisi Vunidilo yesterday, about her research and experiences in academia. Tarisi is indefatigable - doing what she loves, with a stellar attitude. She was speaking from her hotel room in Seoul, South Korea, having been invited to join in an international symposium at the National Museum of Korea. The purpose of the symposium in South Korea is to discuss ways in which museums can be made more relevant, and celebrate cultural diversity. Tarisi is a valuable contributor to this discussion.

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Kirstie Close

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Dr Kirstie Close is a historian, who has taught and conducted research in Fiji, Australia andPapua New Guinea for over ten years.

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