{"product_id":"o-le-aganuu-o-le-ava-a-samoa-by-tauanuu-perenise-tapu-sitagata-9781991353078","title":"O le aganu’u o le ‘Ava a Samoa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDistinguished educator and translator Tauanu'u Perenise Tapu Sitagata joins with artist Ani Huia Ligaliga to present the \u003cem\u003e‘ava\u003c\/em\u003e ceremony, one of the key customs to welcome visitors to a village in Samoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on his deep knowledge of \u003cem\u003efa'asamoa\u003c\/em\u003e (the Samoan Way), Tauanu'u explains the role of \u003cem\u003e‘ava\u003c\/em\u003e (kava, as it is more widely known) in ceremonies and welcomes for visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the sequence of making and serving \u003cem\u003e‘ava\u003c\/em\u003e, including who does what, and the objects used. The book concludes with myths about the \u003cem\u003e‘ava\u003c\/em\u003e plant’s origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Upstart Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47417533104364,"sku":"9781991353078","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7035566_MAIN.webp?v=1777577850","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/o-le-aganuu-o-le-ava-a-samoa-by-tauanuu-perenise-tapu-sitagata-9781991353078","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}