“When you’re sitting in a circle sharing kava with the locals it is a great way to get to know Fijians.”

Kendra Hein, 2014 Fellow

“What better way to get to know someone than by sitting in a circle as you pass the same kava cup around to drink from? It’s an amazing experience!” Jozie Banas, 2014 Fellow

“Kava is a very mild narcotic that is consumed during Fijian ceremonies. To some Westerners, it tastes like dirt. But even with this taste when drinking kava you feel as if you’re part of the culture.” Kendra Hein, 2014 Fellow

“To me, kava doesn’t taste good, it didn’t do much to my senses, but this practice builds community. ” Jozie Banas, 2014 Fellow

“When you’re sitting in a circle sharing kava with the locals it is a great way to get to know Fijians.” Kendra Hein, 2014 NSF-REU Fellow

Kava is a very mild narcotic that is consumed during Fijian ceremonies. To some Westerners, it tastes like dirt. But even with this taste when drinking kava you feel as if you’re part of the culture. When you’re sitting in a circle sharing kava with the locals it is a great way to get to know Fijians.

Kendra Hein. 2014 NSF-REU Fiji Fellow.