Local residents wave a Fijian national flag to celebrate the Independence Day in the capital of Suva, Fiji, Oct. 10, 2013. Fiji was colonized by Britain in 1874 and gained independence on Oct. 10, 1970. (Xinhua/Liu Peng)

Fijian military honor guard march to celebrate the Independence Day in the capital of Suva, Fiji, Oct. 10, 2013. Fiji was colonized by Britain in 1874 and gained independence on Oct. 10, 1970. (Xinhua/Liu Peng)