Lawai Pottery Village
Lawai Pottery Village
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kooltam
Shepparton, Australia21 bidrag
jul. 2024 • Familie
We loved visiting this little village. It was nice to be shown around before sitting before the chief for kava, pottery and dancing demonstration. They even got us up for a dance. There was an opportunity to purchase their pottery with every family having a table set up. Everyone was so friendly. Highly recommend a visit.
Skrevet 28. juli 2024
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Eileen B
Sydney, Australia13 bidrag
mai 2023 • Venner
Unfortunately Fiji is now into directed commercialism and the village is a prime example. They appear to cater to the tourists as they drop in rather than at structured times. As a consequence the women looked a little tired and disinterested. No direct pressure to buy but you probably would feel bad walking out if you didn't! Kava ceremony and singing was lovely but overall not a stand-up experience.
Skrevet 27. mai 2023
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loves2travel71
Vancouver BC103 bidrag
apr. 2023
Loved our visit to Lawai. The ladies of the village were so kind and courteous. Showed us around the village and answered our many questions regarding their way of life. Then we went into the main building where the ladies and young children sang and danced. They demonstrated how they make their clay, how they create their art and how its glazed with eucalyptus sap after its baked. You then have a chance to show at the tables the ladies have set up showing off their wares. Everyone was just so kind. Recommend a visit here for authentic, hand made souvenirs.
Skrevet 11. mai 2023
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Kathy H
Sacramento, CA158 bidrag
mai 2023 • Venner
As I look back at previous review pictures - I see Mary and the other beautiful ladies who showered us with Bula and their welcoming hospitality. We had the whole experience too. The cava ceremony, the pottery demonstration, the singing and fun dancing. We really appreciate that they shared their culture with us. This is real Fiji. Vinaka my beautiful ladies.
Skrevet 6. mai 2023
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kec425
North Bend, WA108 bidrag
mar. 2023
We came during off-season, so we were the only people visiting the village at the time. The ladies of the village were incredibly graceful and nice, they showed us how they make clay and pottery, they sang and danced, and did a Kava ceremony. There were 11 families displaying their goods, which made us feel a bit pressured to buy from each of them, but you can also donate to the village pot that benefits all of them. All in all, it was a lovely experience and wonderful to meet them all.
Skrevet 21. mars 2023
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catrionabikes
Homer, AK567 bidrag
okt. 2022 • Par
We went her at the recommendation of a driver we had hired to take us to the Tavuni Hill Fort. (The two activities make for an excellent half day trip. We paid $80 for the cab including pick up and drop off at our Airbnb in Korotoga. The driver alone made the experience with his reminiscences of growing up on Sigatoka, and his telling of local history and lore)
Sonny was our main host at the village and explained what was going on and how to participate. The singing and dancing were heartfelt and genuine - these are regular people from the village not professional performers. The yaqona (kava) ceremony was low key and fun to participate in, and then the group dancing was a bit awkward but also fun.
I had read about the pottery process at the Sigatoka Sand Dunes visitor center, and really wanted to see it demonstrated. This was the highlight for me - foot wedging the clay, and the simple tools and techniques used with great skill to make a vase.
We knew about the contribution in advance, and really it just felt like a monetary SevuSevu instead of bringing yaqona to give.
We browsed all the tables and chose one item to bring home. We made sure to make a financial gift even though we are traveling light and are not willing to haul a bunch of purchases.
Ten or twelve people from the village spent more than an hour with us - well worth sharing some of our (relative) financial wealth.
I loved chatting with the villagers and drinking more yaqona with them while others were still shopping.
I read the negative reviews here, and really think the authors have learned little about the culture before traveling here and are here for beach and sun, not for an actual cultural experience.
Sonny was our main host at the village and explained what was going on and how to participate. The singing and dancing were heartfelt and genuine - these are regular people from the village not professional performers. The yaqona (kava) ceremony was low key and fun to participate in, and then the group dancing was a bit awkward but also fun.
I had read about the pottery process at the Sigatoka Sand Dunes visitor center, and really wanted to see it demonstrated. This was the highlight for me - foot wedging the clay, and the simple tools and techniques used with great skill to make a vase.
We knew about the contribution in advance, and really it just felt like a monetary SevuSevu instead of bringing yaqona to give.
We browsed all the tables and chose one item to bring home. We made sure to make a financial gift even though we are traveling light and are not willing to haul a bunch of purchases.
Ten or twelve people from the village spent more than an hour with us - well worth sharing some of our (relative) financial wealth.
I loved chatting with the villagers and drinking more yaqona with them while others were still shopping.
I read the negative reviews here, and really think the authors have learned little about the culture before traveling here and are here for beach and sun, not for an actual cultural experience.
Skrevet 5. oktober 2022
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Perlissima
Sydney, Australia20 bidrag
aug. 2022
I found it was perhaps my most authentic experience in Fiji. The potters are all able to take pride in their traditional ways and women earning money, even the elderly. Sure there was a donation for the dance and ceremony. Even on tours, you pay for entertainment. Yes, it was the tugging at heart strings to buy the souvenirs but it was better than the money I spent at a Nadi souvenir shop where I got ripped off FJD $280 because I didn't insist on getting a price for a small painting on canvas. The women choose not to sell through shops to give them control. I supported a woman there who was unable to speak and had a baby to support. There was a blind man and really old women. I spent FJD$260 and got so many souvenirs. They are maintaining traditions. Isn't that what we got to foreign countries for?
Skrevet 15. august 2022
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sheriannef
7 bidrag
jul. 2022
How very sad that we were heavily pressured to donate to this village as they 'rely on tourists for their survival'. After a desultory dance performance we were led firmly by the hand around the craft tables to ensure we made purchases which were extremely expensive. We noticed the obvious discomfort of another family who arrived shortly after us. Not sure about them but we felt exploited.
Skrevet 10. august 2022
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ExploringLife
Moama, Australia2 236 bidrag
feb. 2020 • Par
Can’t help but feel drawn to buy things that you’ll never use just to give them some income. We did. They’re lovely people, who, like many indigenous around the world, rely on art to survive. My only advice is to take heaps of change. Every village art stall all up and down the west coast NEVER have any change. Not even for small notes. Sad.
Skrevet 19. februar 2020
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Karen C
12 bidrag
feb. 2020 • Par
This is a wee treasure of local village potters showcasing their wares. We visited independently, not on a tour and viewed their pottery only. Definitely worth supporting them, prices are very reasonable and you know that your money goes directly to the artists/village. Simple handcrafted pottery that is a lovely souvenir.
Entry is a bit obscure with minimal signage but just drive in and you'll be welcomed.
Entry is a bit obscure with minimal signage but just drive in and you'll be welcomed.
Skrevet 12. februar 2020
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Beth Senigaga
Fiji
there is no cover charge if you come into the village on your own; if you come as part of a resort or hotel tour be expected to pay
Skrevet 29. mars 2019
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