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Life In Fiji 

Kava Is An Integral Part Of Life In Fiji

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The place of kava or ‘Yaqona’ in the cultural life of Fijians is so central that it is referred to as ‘wai ni vanua’ (drink for the people). It has also been adopted by the European, Fijians of Indian descent and other communities that have made Fiji their home. It has become the national drink of Fiji and is part of our identity as Fijians. Although kava has been grown in Fiji for centuries, it has only been in the recent past that production statistics have been recorded based on…

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Kava Ceremony In Fiji

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When visiting Fiji you will find yourself taking part in many a Kava ceremony.  It is an important aspect of visiting any village and it is customary to present a gift of Yaqona (Kava root) to present to the executive head of the village. It can be a little confusing when you don’t know what to do, but don’t worry, the Fijian people are very patient and will talk you through the process. But to make things a little easier for your next trip to Fiji here are some facts and tips…

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Traditional Way to Prepare Kava

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There are many different thoughts and methods that people use when making kava, but the one universal method involves agitating the root. Kavalactones are the compound, which makes kava enjoyable as well as where all of its benefits reside. Kavalactones sit on the top of a kava root. The root must be agitated to activate the kavalactone and one can do that by taking pounded root and placing it in some type strainer bag. Rooted Kava recommends using 150-200 micron nut milk bags (you can find the strainer bags in…

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