Tongan Kava Ceremony in Tel Aviv Fale Hall in in a ceremonial hall in White City, Tel Aviv

Tongan Kava Ceremony in Tel Aviv Fale Hall

by Lindsey Wright

Soft, diffused afternoon light falls through the open sides of a traditional Tongan fale structure, illuminating the humid air left by recent rain. Inside, men in woven mats sit cross-legged on a raised earthen floor, passing a wooden bowl filled with the cloudy, grey-green kava drink. The wooden posts of the hall support a thatched roof that casts deep shadows across the participants. Outside, the white walls of the Tel Aviv venue frame the rustic interior, creating a stark contrast between the local architecture and the Pacific ritual. One wooden cup rests in a participant's hand, its surface reflecting the muted grey sky visible through the open eaves.

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Tongan kava Pacific ceremony Tel Aviv traditional hall woven mats wooden bowls late afternoon overcast light
Camera Nikon D7500*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D7500 photos, grab one online.
Lens 20mm f/2.8
Focal Length 20mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 6400
Film natural digital color
Location in a ceremonial hall in White City, Tel Aviv
Date 2022-12-17
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 32.0574, 34.8339
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