Kava Kuo Heka - Royal Kava Ceremony of Tonga

In 1998, in the Kingdom of Tonga, two Royal Kava ceremonies took place which were presided over by His Majesty King Taufa'ahau Tupou IV.

Never before were cameras permitted at these ancient, traditional ceremonies ~ Gary B Smith directed this program in collaboration with Dr. Eric Shumway and Dr. Vernice Wineera from the Pacific Institute of BYU-Hawaii. Enjoy witnessing a remarkable Polynesian event filled with symbolism and majesty from a bygone era.