It is considered an insult to touch someone's head. Fijians are known as the friendliest people in the world. Your respect for their customs and traditions will not only make you a welcome guest in their villages and homes, but add another dimension to your Fijian holiday. When visiting a village it is customary to present a gift of yaqona, which is also known as kava. Fiji's multicultural population is mirrored in its cuisine.
Fijian cooking is usually prepared in a lovo.
This is an oven in the ground consisting of stones heated over a period of several hours by a hardwood fire. The food, consisting of pork, various native root crops such as dalo and kumala, is wrapped in leaves in company with, chicken, fish, and whatever else the chef has decided on. This is then placed on the hot stones and covered over with earth to allow the food to cook slowly. The Indian influence comes in exotic curries, served with a variety of condiments. Chinese food is enjoyed by all Fiji communities.