The festivities were prepared during our stay and the celebrations took place over two full days. Food, games, challenges, speeches, dances and a disco night made it all very enjoyable and another occasion to get to know people better!

 

             Breakfast at 8 am          Kahia contributed a cake!

 

 

Offering fresh beef to the Sunrise side of the village: Thank you speeches!

 

Measuring the largest dalo (taro)        

 

                                    

 

                                               Yakona, Kava roots drying in the sun.

 

                            Kioa Crafts:

 

 

        And lets not forget the children of Kioa: