Tuesday, November 29, 2005

Fiji islands- Sevusevu ceremony

Yes, I had to take my part as well... :)
When you had your kava (in one shot!) you give back the coco and say: vinaka (thank you)...


The project manager introduce all new people involved in the project...


Before to accept the kava you have to klatch your hands 3 times and say: bula (hello, welcome)...


There is always one person who propose to all people the kava, according to the ceremony regulations...


Locals ar sitting behind the kava and the guests in front of them...


They give normal tap water to the kava granulate- to prepare the drink...


They put the granulate in the tanoa...


Say a pray for the new people and for the village...


This is the plant kava is made of...


This is the "city hall"... where the ceremony is placed...