One study observed that in Tongan culture, kava drinking is strongly linked to social and ceremonial obligations, fostering male bonding and reinforcing relationships. However, there are also ...

A trip to Fiji isn't complete without some kava, the country's national drink. Known in Fijian as yaqona, or by its colonial nickname "grog," kava is a muddy, earthy beverage that calms you and ...

The cultural practice of kava-drinking has adapted over the years and is very diverse ... in various ways according to the responses by different nations. We draw from Tongan philosophy in order to ...