What is Reguregu?
The death has the “Reguregu”, which is the lead-up to the burial, where all the friends and extended family come to pay their respects. One hundred days after the death the mourning is lifted and the various Taboos, or in Fijian Tabu, are lifted from the family members in what is called the Vakataraisulu ceremony.
What does iTaukei mean?
Owners
What is yaqona ceremony?
Yaqona Vakaturaga – the Chiefly “Kava” Ceremony Accorded to Chiefs, Tribal Leaders, and high Dignitaries, the presentations and the drinking of Kava signifies highest respect and deepest reverence for the Chief, for his or her people and the land (“vanua”) from whence they hail.
What do you say before drinking kava?
When receiving the kava and preparing to drink, the guest must clap once, say “Bula” (the Fijian word for hello and love, much like “aloha” in Hawaiian), and then, ideally, drink the cup in its entirety in one gulp, followed by three more claps.
What is Fijian grog?
Known in Fijian as yaqona, or by its colonial nickname “grog,” kava is a muddy, earthy beverage that calms you and numbs your mouth and throat. It’s made from the powdered root of a pepper tree called piper methysticum strained through a wooden bowl full of water.
Why is kava bad for you?
A one-time unintentional dose of kava is almost always safe. However, there are many long-term health effects from regular and chronic use. Long-term toxicity with kava tends to be liver damage, irritation of the stomach, kidney injury, shortness of breath, disorientation, and hallucinations.
Does Kava contain alcohol?
The strength of a dose of kava also depends on how the drink is prepared and how much powdered kava is added to the water. Kava is a central nervous system depressant. Even though there is no alcohol in kava, it can produce similar symptoms to drunkenness, including difficulty with balance, and slurred speech.