Hope Festival Hopes to Give Back to Fiji

The 2025 Hope Festival has once again brought colour, music, and community spirit to Lautoka, but behind the scenes, it’s the quiet determination of event coordinator Ana Masere and her team that’s driving the heart of this annual celebration.

Masere, who has long been a fixture in Fiji’s events industry, continues to rise above criticism and online attacks with grace and resolve. In an era where tall poppy syndrome runs deep and social media commentary is often weaponized, Masere stands as a model of resilience — proving that consistency, service, and vision will always outlast noise.

Under her leadership, the Hope Festival has grown into more than just a carnival; it's a movement of giving back. This year’s event blends entertainment with purpose, spotlighting social issues, celebrating youth, and creating space for community fundraising and awareness campaigns.

Ana Masere Events, the group responsible for delivering the weeklong festivities, has become synonymous with delivering high-impact, community-driven events. Critics have come and gone, but Masere’s results continue to speak louder than any headline or hashtag.

“This isn’t just about putting on a show. It’s about giving people something to believe in, and creating a platform where ordinary Fijians can come together and be part of something bigger,” one supporter said.

With the 2025 edition of the Hope Festival in full swing, Masere and her team aren’t asking for praise — just for impact. For them, it’s not about proving anything to the doubters. It’s about proving something to the people of Fiji: that hope is real, and it’s alive in every act of giving.