Fiji Diving, Fishing and Accommodation - Matava Resort, Kadavu
"...there seemed to be something deep and spiritual about Fijians; perhaps this came from their closeness to earth, to water..." S. Dobey, St. Columban's Mission Society
In a world that's constantly being developed, exploited and urbanized, fortunately Kadavu has been left behind: the land and its people remain pure and relatively unaffected by the changes occurring around them. It's a place where preservation of the Fijian culture is vitally important - and at Matava Resort you'll have a unique insight into traditional practices and rituals that still play a part in everyday life.
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Engage in an ancient ritual and gather around a bowl of 'yaqona' (kava-the customary Fijian drink). This ceremony dates back thousands of years yet is still an integral part of Fijian life today. Sample a delicious 'lovo' feast, an authentic Fijian meal steamed in an oven pit over hot stones. Join a local medicine man on a plantation walk and learn the therapeutic uses and healing properties of locally grown plants.
Attend a traditional dance performance, called a 'meke', that enacts local legends and stories through chanting and drumming, singing and dancing. Master the time-honoured art of mat and basket weaving and listen to the melodic harmony of the choir at a church service. Spend time in the village, experience the genuine hospitality and smiles of the Fijian people.
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