Ma’u, Ikanamoe2017-05-162017-05-162017Ma’u, I. (2017). My experience as a female Tongan kava drinker. Paper presented at the Kava: A workshop for kava researchers and enthusiasts, Anthropology and Pacific Studies Seminar Series, The University of Waikato, April 21.https://hdl.handle.net/10289/11050This presentation explains the cultural values and social significance of faikava from a Tongan female’s perspective. Tongan woman kava use is a present although often hidden and controversial practice. Because of this, Ikanamoe’s presentation was picked up and reported on by the media (http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/330400/drinking-kava-becoming-popular-with-tongan-women).video/mp4en© 2017 copyright with the presenterfaikavaTongan womanTongan kava drinkerfemale Tongan kava drinkerConference Contribution