Nakamal

A small nakamal on Pentecost Island
Malvatu Mauri assembly building nakamal in Port Vila, Vanuatu

A nakamal is a traditional meeting place in Vanuatu. It is used for gatherings, ceremonies and the drinking of kava.

A nakamal is found in every significant Vanuatu community, but the design of the nakamal and the traditions surrounding it vary between areas.