The name kava is from Tongan and Marquesan, meaning 'bitter.’ [1] Other names for kava include ʻawa , [2] ʻava , yaqona or yagona , [3] sakau , [4] seka , [5] and malok or malogu (parts of …

Mar 29, 2024 · Dive into the world of Kava and Yaqona in Fiji, two iconic elements of Fijian culture. Discover the history, rituals, and social significance of these traditional beverages. …

4 days ago · Yaqona is a Fijian link to the past, a tradition so inextricably woven into the fabric of culture that life without it is unimaginable. Fijians would scarcely be Fijians without their …

Oct 10, 2017 · Fiji Kava, also known as Yaqona is traditionally pronounced Yan-go-na and is considered by natives to be a plant given to them by the Gods. It is also commonly called kava …

Known locally as ‘yaqona’ and ‘kava’ across the Pacific, this earthy elixir is extracted from the dried roots of a pepper plant (Piper methysticum). The shrubby plant is grown from cuttings …

Yaqona, known elsewhere in the Pacific as kava, 'awa, or 'ava is made from the root of the Piper methysticum plant. Reduced to a powder or a pulp, the roots are mixed with water in a wooden …

Kava, otherwise known as yaqona, or quite simply, grog, is the traditional national drink of Fiji. It is a mildly narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed root of the yaqona (pronounced …

Yaqona (or Kava in English) is a Fijian link to the past, a tradition so inextricably woven into the fabric of culture that life without it is unimaginable. Fijians would scarcely be Fijians without …

Traditionally drank from halved coconut shells, yaqona is a ceremonial drink originating from Fiji. The preparation of the drink starts with a root of a local pepper plant known as kava, officially …

Aug 25, 2024 · The Kava ceremony, known locally as the Yaqona ceremony, is a cornerstone of Fijian culture. This ancient ritual is more than just a social gathering; it is a profound …