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O le aganu’u o le ‘Ava a Samoa

The ‘Ava Ceremony of Samoa
By Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata
Series: Moana Oceania Series
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Distinguished educator and translator Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata joins with artist Ani Huia Ligaliga to present the ‘ava ceremony, one of the key customs to welcome visitors to a village in Samoa. Drawing on his deep knowledge of fa'asamoa (the Samoan Way), Tauanu'u explains the role... Read More
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- Bilingual Samoan and English book for kids of primary school age - The all-important ‘ava ceremony presented with lovely illustrations -

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Distinguished educator and translator Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata joins with artist Ani Huia Ligaliga to present the ‘ava ceremony, one of the key customs to welcome visitors to a village in Samoa.

Drawing on his deep knowledge of fa'asamoa (the Samoan Way), Tauanu'u explains the role of ‘ava (kava, as it is more widely known) in ceremonies and welcomes for visitors.

Follow the sequence of making and serving ‘ava, including who does what, and the objects used. The book concludes with myths about the ‘ava plant’s origins.

Series: Moana Oceania Series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781991353078

Publisher: Oratia Media

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 May 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Oratia Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Ani Huia Ligaliga

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Tauanu’u Perenise Tapu Sitagata teaches at McAuley High School in Otahuhu and the Centre for Pacific Languages in Manukau. He has received the National Excellence in Teaching Award for his efforts in teaching the Samoan language. His first book Alaga’upu Fa’asamoa ma Uiga mo Tamaiti – Samoan Proverbs for Children was published in 2025, and has already reprinted.

Ani Huia Ligaliga is a Maori artist and illustrator based in Hamilton. She illustrated Samoan Proverbs for Children, and her other published work includes The Ever-Standing Tree, by Tim Tipene (Oratia Books, 2024).

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