Tanoa, a photo from Northern, North

Photographer's Note

Deeply ingrained in Fijian culture, the drinking of yaqona (aka kava, grog) is surrounded by ceremony, protocol, routine... mixed and served using a large wooden bowl called a tanoa. Depending on the guests and situation the drinking ceremony can range from being very informal to very formal, but is a part of gatherings of any kind, whether friends hanging out, meetings or making agreements, welcoming visitors, or honoring a special guest.

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MLINES (12516) 2006-04-21 17:20

Hi Davvid, You have caught some good expressions here the old and the young. Very good note also. Only improvement maybe to somehow, crop those hands on the left foreground. Good result. TFS.