A mellifluous moment, featuring a swell of voices from members of Team Fiji at the 2024 Olympic Village, left viewers’ hearts full, as they drew competitors out from their balconies in a moment of unity. Athletes, coaches and the rest of the Team Fiji staff were captured singing harmoniously to a Fijian hymn, in a video captured by Australian water polo player Tilly Kearns, who was quartered next to the “Oceania countries” along with the rest of her Aussie contingent. “So beautiful,” said Kearns in the clip shared on Instagram, as the in-sync voices in the background grew louder.
“Everyone’s come out on to their balconies to listen to it." The video shared by Kearns went viral on Instagram Reels with many people praising the islanders for their wholesome singing. “Islanders try not to be wholesome challenge: Impossible,” read a comment under Kearns’ post.
“This is what the kingdom sounds like,” said another. “Oceania: Tiny Islands, BIGGEST HEARTS in the world <3,” chimed in a third. The heartwarming moment was also cherished by the likes of other notable celebrities, such as Australian canoeist Noemie Fox, who secured a gold for kayak cross in Paris, American singer Stevie Mackey and Amber Riley of Glee.
“WOW,” wrote Fox and Riley in the comments. “Heaven,” said Mackey. For some others, who belong to Fiji, the melody served as a flash back to their childhoods and the rich culture that shaped them into the individuals they are today.
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