Kava taboo for women clarified by Vanua Qoibau leaders

2026-03-19 - 01:21

Traditional leaders of Vanua Qoibau have clarified that the taboo on kava consumption for women applies only within the vanua. Leader Teresa Veresa Sadrugu says the decision was made during a district meeting, including the villages of Nakoroiri, Lubanikavula, Vatunikama, and Vunimoli. He adds that kava is being overconsumed and taken out of its traditional