Yaqona Ceremony

Last week I've received this card from Fiji, it traveled almost 4 months to reach me. And it was a rough ride, too, but I'm very glad that it arrived after all.

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Backside: "Also referred to as kava, this ceremonial drink is made from the crushed root of a plant of the same name. Very little reason is required for the yaqona bowl (tanoa) to be brought out and drinks offered to all present. It also, however has an important place in formal meetings and ceremonial occasions."

The bird on the left is a Scarlet Robin (or possibly a Pacific Robin). On the right, you can see a Mangrove Heron fishing.

Fiji!

Let's get straight to the card:

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Copied from the backside: "The pristine waters of Fiji's coral islands are home to a wide variety of fish and coral species. These amazing sights are normally easily accessed through the local resort facilities or by booking one of the many local tours."

I just hope the tourists don't get intimidated by the angry-looking fella on the left.

Stamp shows Sicyopus zosterophorum, a local fish.