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The Easter Moon: Before Chocolate, Before Commerce
Long before Easter eggs filled baskets, before chocolate shops lined streets, and long before calendars locked the date in place, Easter was something else entirely. It was written in the sky, in the rhythm of the moon, in the pulse of the earth. Easter Follows the...
Our Easter Moon Symbol
At the heart of our Easter Moon Bar is a symbol — not just a mark, but a story. Inspired by the Paschal Moon, the first full moon after the equinox that has guided Easter observance for centuries, our symbol captures the quiet power of lunar light and renewal. It...
Collective Calm
A Pacific collaboration grounded in resilience The fire in Samoa was a real and confronting event. But as is often the case, the physical fire was only part of the story. What followed were the less visible pressures — stress on growers, disruption to supply,...
A Letter from Lolopō Phoebe
From the beginning, Living Koko has been about more than chocolate. It has been about honouring the lands and hands that grow our cacao, respecting the ocean that connects us, and holding fast to traditions of care, culture and community. Every bar, every cup of drinking cacao, every tea leaf has carried that story.
Breathe into Balance
Breathe Into Balance — A Moment with the Department of Social Services Last month, Living Koko had the privilege of holding space with the Department of Social Services — a gathering not about output, performance or productivity, but about presence. Together, we...
Building Legacies, Not Just Businesses: Why We Back Our Youth
At Living Koko and Vaiusu, we believe in more than just ethical cacao and unforgettable cultural experiences — we believe in building futures. Recently, we were invited by the Target Zero campaign to join a powerful panel discussion about the future of young people in...
Honouring the Slow: Moving with the Seasons and Your Own Energy
As the weather shifts and nature moves at a gentler pace, so too does our energy. Some days call for fire, others for stillness. In this blog, we explore what it means to honour our bodies during seasonal transitions—and how the slow movement can become a sacred ritual. Pour yourself something warm and join us in this soft unfolding. 🌿
The Paschal Moon: A Time of Renewal
The Paschal Full Moon, also known as the Egg Moon, is the first full moon after the spring equinox. For centuries, it has signified renewal, guiding the timing of Easter and marking a transition from winter’s stillness to nature’s rebirth. This celestial event has...
5 Health Benefits of Cacao You Didn’t Know About
At Living Koko, we’re passionate about the power of cacao. It’s not just a delicious treat or an indulgent snack—it’s a gift from nature that has been cherished for centuries for its healing properties. As cacao has grown in popularity, we’ve come to realize that many...
The importance of self care and helping our mother figures recognise when needed…
For each of us, Mothers’ Day holds different significance and can bring up mixed emotions - positive and negative. The day can be used as an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the many different kinds of mother figures in our lives, whether they be biological...
Living Koko acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are based on, Narrm (Melbourne); the Wurundjeri and neighbouring Boonwurrung Peoples of the Kulin Nation, Australia. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. Sovereignty was never ceded.
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