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KAVA (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE)

KAVA (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE) | The drink made from the prepared
roots of the Kava plant (Piper
methysticum) is central to certain
Polynesian rituals and social
gatherings. The drink has a mild
sedative effect and is noteworthy
for the sense of relaxed well-being
it instills in the drinker. Because
of this, kava is often served at the
opening of Polynesian meetings where
one would want relaxed and happy
participants. Exact details of the kava
rituals vary from island to island
within Polynesia. In recent years
the active ingredient of kava has been
studied for potential pharmacological
benefits, and there is a considerable
amount of informal, non-scientific
studies of the kava buzz among people
who go in for that sort of thing. | image tagged in polynesia,simothefinlandized,drinks,culture,social gatherings | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

by SimoTheFinlandized

123 views, 3 upvotes

LUAU (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE)

LUAU (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE) | After King Kamehameha II abolished
certain religious tapu in 1819, the
Hawaiian Islands gave birth to the
luau, a lavish spread of delicacies
and feasting in a merry atmosphere,
often with accompanied dances and
singing. The luau proper was a
delicacy of taro leaves and chicken,
baked in coconut milk, but soon came
to represent the entire celebratory
feast. Luaus of the kings could reach
incredible sizes, with the famous
“Merry Monarch” Kalakaua inviting
so many guests that they had to be
fed in shifts of hundreds. Luau today
is synonymous with “party” in Hawaiian
culture, and indeed throughout many
cultures in the world. | image tagged in hawaii,luau,simothefinlandized,polynesia,culture,social gatherings | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

by SimoTheFinlandized

135 views, 3 upvotes

POWHIRI (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE)

POWHIRI (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE) | The Maori greeting ceremony for
dignitaries is a complex ritual.
Traditionally it begins with a
ceremonial threat to the visitor
(this part is rightfully regarded
as the most exciting part of the
Powhiri), during which the visitor’s
steadfastness is judged and the
host’s martial prowess is displayed,
lest there be any confusion about how
things might go. The visitor accepts
the rautapu, a token offering by the
Atua of Peace, the two sides exchange
a hongi by pressing their noses to
each other and sharing breath,
and the ceremony is concluded. | image tagged in maori,simothefinlandized,greetings,ceremony,polynesia,culture | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

by SimoTheFinlandized

105 views, 2 upvotes

SURFING (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE)

SURFING (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE) | First described to the west as part
of the record of Cook’s voyage in
HMS Endeavor, Ancient Hawaiians had
long practiced the art of he’enalu-
gliding on waves. Access to the best
surfing spots and beaches was restricted
by class, though skilled surfers of
lower classes could earn the right
to surf these waters. Hawaiian longboards
could be up to 5.5 meters long, and
weigh over a hundred pounds, and
required considerable skill and
prowess to use. Surfing experienced
several “waves” of popularity from the
early 20th century to present, as new
audiences quickly discovered the
righteousness of carving sick pipes
for themselves. | image tagged in tsunami surfer,simothefinlandized,surfing,polynesia,culture,sports | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

by SimoTheFinlandized

102 views, 2 upvotes, 2 comments

TAPU (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE)

TAPU (By SimoTheFinlandized - 2022 CE) | Inextricably linked to the concept of
mana, tapu is loosely translated as
“holiness” or “sacredness”, and may
also imply prohibition, and thus is
the source of the loan word “taboo”.
Things that are tapu are sacrosanct
and may not be disturbed or will suffer
desecration and a loss of their mana.
Breaking tapu was a serious matter
and severely punished in most
Polynesian cultures. | image tagged in simothefinlandized,polynesia,culture,morality | made w/ Imgflip meme maker

by SimoTheFinlandized

85 views, 2 upvotes