Culture - Meke Entertainment
 
The local village of Nabukelevu-ira has several cultural groups and they regularly entertain our guests.

Nabukelevu-ira is one of the most unspoilt and isolated villages in Fiji and the singing and dancing of the young people is beautiful.

The evening starts with the Welcome Kava Ceremony where guests can see how the Kava root is processed into being ready to drink.

The singing is often in harmony - up to 6 parts - all learnt by ear. There is even a song about Nagigia Island and the lovely white Senigigia flower which grows only on Nagigia Island.

The local warriors are in costume to make some fearsome challenges and dancing entertainment. Normally the Meke is followed by a Kava party and dancing with the guests.

A thank you to our guest and professional phtographer Clay Rogers for permission to use these photos.

Sairusi here leading the Vakamalolo chant and actions.

Sairusi in full action

The MYF Cultural Youth Group singing. Nanise tapping on the Lali.

Russo, a guest, then Vela and Melita, leading a snake dance

Lepanoni and warriors mixing the Kava drink for guests

Vela (left - black t-shirt) and Melita (right) dancing the Taralala with guests