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Diwali #1 Mukesh mixing Kava (311/365)

20181107_9317_EOS M-18 Diwali #1 Mukesh mixing Kava (311/365)

 

Kava is a traditional drink among many of the South Pacific islands (Vanuatu, Fiji, Tonga etc), but has been adopted by the Indians in Fiji as a social drink, especially those who do not drink alcohol.

 

It is made from the powdered root/stem of the Piper methysticum bush. It is expensive in Fiji, especially since Cyclone Winston in 2016, but in New Zealand is about NZ$120/kg.

 

Mukesh, our host for Diwali celebrations was mixing the first batch with water.

 

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Uploaded on November 7, 2018
Taken on November 7, 2018