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Glass cup for ava not new: Senior matai

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By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong 15 January 2024, 5:08PM

The use of a glass cup to serve ava to newly conferred matai title holders during an ava ceremony over the weekend has fueled public debate on tradition and change. 

By Matai'a Lanuola Tusani T - Ah Tong 15 January 2024, 5:08PM

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