Series Classification: G (General Audiences)
Genre: Documentary
A collective of Pasifika cultural guardians reactivate ancient Tu’i Tonga kava ceremony for contemporary use in Aotearoa in a way that honours tangata whenua.
Credits
Concept & Director: Joshua Baker
Producer: Maria Tanner
Production Mentor: Drew McGeorge
Christine and Salome Nurminen, Therese Mangos, Taiaaria Mackenzie and Maria Tanner wait for the call of the whakatau before entering Ihumātao. Photo: Jinki Cambronero, Someday Stories
Mati Filemoni Timoteo (Samoan Matai or High Chief) and Pakilau o Mana Moana Manase Lua guide the guest of honour and Taumu’a into the kava ceremony. Photo: Jinki Cambronero, Someday Stories
Pakilau o Mana Moana Manase Lua, Luau o Mana Moana Therese Mangos, Vakalahi o Mana Moana Christine Nurminen post ceremony at Ihumātao. Photo: Jinki Cambronero, Someday Stories
The role of Angaikava (centre) is one of service and assistance to the Taukava (left), here Malama Mahe prepares a shell of kava to be delivered by the Kau Tufa Kava. Photo: Jinki Cambronero, Someday Stories
