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Tahiti
A traditional public transportation outing by "le truck" around the island of Tahiti with stops for swimming, relaxing and discovering various tourist attractions along the way, as well as musical atmosphere and dance shows. Upon arrival on the peninsula a Tahitian meal is offered to the happy travelers. Also, the King and Queen of the Tere Fa'ati will be selected from amongst the group.
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January |
Tahiti |
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Tere Aati
January 4 - 15, 2010
Cultural and historical event on Rurutu in the Austral Islands featuring a long walk through ancestral sites (marae, cliffs, etc.) to the three villages (Moerai, Avera and Auti) and a visit to various homes where guests receive this island's traditional greeting, a shower of thrown talcum powder.
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January |
Austral |
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FIFO TAHITI 7th edition
January 25 - 31, 2010
International Festival of Documentary Film Pacific Tahiti. Screenings, workshops, symposiums, meetings and digital encounters at the "Maison de la Culture".
For more information, please email: info@fifotahiti.org
www.fifotahiti.org
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January |
Tahiti |
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Mahana Pae I Papeete
January 29, 2010
Festive gatherings in the city of Papeete, Tahiti on the theme "Te Tumu Ha'ari (coconut), involving the public and visitors, all dressed in local attire centered around various activities:
- Sports and dances, culinary arts, crafts in the garden of the City Hall starting from 9am.
- During the day, entertainment at the Papeete Market starting from 9am.
- In the evening, musical entertainment, dance and film screenings at the "Place Vaiete", starting from 6pm.
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January |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti Guitar Festival
February 26-27, 2010
Event held at the hotel Le Meridien Tahiti in Punaauia. Artists and well known local musicians as well as the finalists for the 2010 Tahiti Hopes Guitar "The Duets" will perform during these two nights.
For more information, please contact: (689) 47 07 25 (Teva Teriitemoehaa), (689) 47 07 34 (Francky Alves), (689) 29 84 09 (Arnaud)
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February |
Tahiti |
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Mahana Pae I Papeete
February 26, 2010
Festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, on the theme "Te Tumu ha'ari (coconut) involving the public and visitors, all dressed in local attire centered around various activities:
- Sports and dances, culinary arts, crafts in the gardens of the City Hall, starting from 9am.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf
Tel: (689) 71 94 60
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February |
Tahiti |
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Chinese New Year
February 14, 2010
The Chinese community of Tahiti celebrates the New Year on the date given by the Chinese horoscope for that particular year. This year is the Year of the Tiger. The program of festivities begin with the official opening ceremony at the Kanti temple of Mamao and is followed by several events including the parade of the lion through all the neighboring shops and finishes with a ball at the Chinese Philanthropic hall. A cultural day is also organized to discover the magic of Chinese folk culture; song, dance, martial arts and culinary arts.
For more information, please contact: sinitong@mail.pf
Tel: (689) 4274 18
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February |
Tahiti |
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Valentine's Day
Tahiti is known as the "Island of Love," so what better place to celebrate Valentine's Day? This world-famous holiday is celebrated with relish throughout Tahiti and Her Islands. Visitors will find entertainment in the streets of Papeete and throughout Tahiti.
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February |
All islands |
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Moorea Marathon, 22nd edition
February 13, 2010
22nd International Marathon held in Temae on the island of Moorea, with over 600 participants. For more information, please email: moorea@sjs.pf
Tel: (689) 56 25 79
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February |
Moorea |
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Moorea Tere Fa'ati
Excursion around the island of Moorea in a festive atmosphere that includes the sounds of the ukulele.
For more information, please contact: ctm@mail.pf
www.gomoorea2009.com
Tel: (689) 56 29 09
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February |
Moorea |
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Sculpture and Tatooing Demonstration
February 6-7, 2010
Sculpture and Tatooing demonstration for the locals at the "Artisan Center of Mahina".
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February |
Tahiti |
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Exhibition for Traditional Crafts
February 10-14, 2010
Exhibition and sale of Polynesian art jewelry: jewelry sets, chokers, earrings, etc... at the Hilton Hotel in Tahiti.
For more information, please contact laetitia.galenon@artisanat.gov.pf
Tel: 54 54 00
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February |
Tahiti |
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Te Puna O Te Rara'a- 2nd edition
March 26 to April 4
Exposition for Traditional Woven Crafts.
For more information, please contact Department of Artisans and Traditional Crafts, Tel: (689) 54 54 00.
Email: laetitia.galenon@artisanat.gov.pf
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March |
Tahiti |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
March 26,2010
A festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, on the theme of "Te tuaro maohi (Polynesian sports), involving the public and visitors, all dressed in traditional attire centered around the various sporting activities.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf
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March |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti International Billfish Tournament
March 29 to April 3, 2010
To be held in Tahiti (Taina Marina, Punaauia) International deep-sea fishing competition preceeding that of Raiatea.
For more information, please contact Eric Malmezac at emalmezac@satnui.pf
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March |
Tahiti |
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Missionaries Day
March 5, 2010
A commemorative celebration of the 213th anniversary arrival in Tahiti of the first English Protestant missionaries on March 5, 1797.
For more information, please contact Maohi Protestant Church at (689) 46 06 00
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March |
All islands |
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Mo'orea Golf ProAm
March 13-15, 2010
The Mo'orea Golf ProAm is an international Golf Tournament held on the island of Mo'orea.
For more information, please contact Paul Sloan at paul@redsoyu.com
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March |
Moorea |
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Pakumotu Pro Junior 2010
March 15-19, 2010
Professional surfing competition lasting 10 days in the pass of Avatoru on the atoll of Rangiroa in the Tuamotu Archipelago.
For more information, please contact: christophe.holozet@opt.pf
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March |
Rangiroa |
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Tifaifai Exhibition
April 29 - May 9, 2010
Traditional Tahitian Quilt Exhibition at the City Hall in Papeete.
For more information, please contact: laetitia.galenon@artisan.gov.pf or telephone (689) 54 54 00.
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April |
Tahiti |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
April 30, 2010
Festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, involving the public and visitors, all dressed in local attire centered around various activities:
- Sports and dances, culinary arts, crafts in the gardens of the City Hall, starting from 9am.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf
Tel: (689) 71 94 60
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April |
Tahiti |
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Polynesian Traditional Sports Championship
April 24, 2010
"Polynesian Traditional Sports Championship" to be held at the Hotel InterContinental Tahiti Resort in Faa'a which include javelin throwing, stone lifting, coconut climbing, etc...
For more information, please contact: lei@mail.pf or telephone (689) 50 31 11
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April |
Tahiti |
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Raiatea International Billfish Tournament
Date to be confirmed
"Raiatea International Billfish Tournament" (RITB) taken place in Raiatea. This is the 8th International deep-sea fishing competition.
For more information, please contact raiateaexpress@mail.pf or telephone (689) 60 23 23.
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April |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Aru'i Horo - 2nd Edition
April 10, 2010
Held on the island of Mo'orea, an evening run on the field of Opunohu with 2 courses:
- 10km for the professional runners
- 5km for the amateurs
(Headlamp required)
For more information, please contact Te Mo'orea Club Association at (689) 56 25 79.
Email: moorea@sjs.pf
www.mooreaevents.org
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April |
Moorea |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
May 28, 2010
Festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, involving the public and visitors, all dressed in local attire centered around various activities:
- Sports and dances, culinary arts, crafts in the gardens of the City Hall, starting from 9am.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf
Tel: (689) 71 94 60
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May |
Tahiti |
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"Tamure Tahiti" Marathon
May 22, 2010
"Tamure Tahiti" Marathon, 4th Edition, to be held at the Willy Bambridge Stadium in Papeete, Tahiti. This traditional dance marathon is open to amateurs and professionals in a continuous dancing of the Tahiti "Tamure" or "Ori Tahiti" for 5 hour.
For more information, please contact: com@heivanui.pf or telephone (689) 50 31 00
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May |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti Pearl Regatta, 8th edition
May 12 - 16, 2010
International regatta in the Leeward Islands - Bora Bora, Tahaa and Raiatea. This is a 3-stage, 3-day race. At the finish of each stage, the winners received their trophy for the various categories and at the end of each day all participants enjoy a dinner with traditional Tahitian entertainment. For more information, please visit www.tahitipearlregatta.org.pf or contact tpr@mail.pf
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May |
Bora Bora |
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"Raid Moorea" - The Exotic Adventures, 7th Edition
May 29, 2010
Individual or team races of 3 people held on Moorea in 3 trials: Kayak (5km), mountain bike (20km) and mountain running (10km).
For more information, please contact: moorea@sjs.pf or telephone (689) 79 22 98
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May |
Moorea |
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Dance Schools Heiva
June 8-12, 2010
Traditional Dance Performances at the beginning of the Heiva Festival by several dancing schools at Place To'ata in Papeete.
For more information, please contact: com@heivanui.pf or telephone (689) 50 31 00.
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June |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous, 5th edition
June 18 - 20, 2010
Interactive event between tourists, sailors and locals. The 3 days of festivities begin at Papeete Harbor's Yacht Dock with a sail to Moorea, then followed by a variety of local competitions on Tahiti's sister island, such as outrigger canoe races, javelin-throwing and fruit-carriers' races. For more information, please contact archipelagoes@mail.pf or visit their website at www.portdepapeete.pf
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June |
Moorea |
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Heiva I Bora Bora
Week of June 26th till end of July 2010
Heiva I Bora Bora is a dance and singing competition occurring on the island of Bora Bora starting on the week of June 26th until end of July. The event will be held at Place Motoi in Vaitape.
For more information, please contatc: info-bora-bora@mail.pf or telephone (689) 67 76 36.
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June |
Bora Bora |
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Heiva Rima'i Artisans Festival
June 19 - July 18, 2010
A big handicraft Exhibition by all the local artists in French Polynesia.
For more information, please contact: laetitia.galenon@artisanat.gov.pf or telephone (689) 54 54 00.
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June |
Tahiti |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
June 25, 2010
Festive gatherings in the city of Papeete, on the theme "Heiva I Papeete" involving the public and visitors, all dressed in traditional local attire centered around various activities.
For more information, please contact: arinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf or telephone (689) 71 94 60.
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June |
Tahiti |
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3rd Ukulele Festival
June 20, 2010
Musical contest in Hitia'a-Tahiti, opened to musicians of all levels and held in 2 groups:
- Group of 3 players with a Kaina piece (3mn) and a free style (3mn)
- Solo by one of the players in the group, free style (3mn)
For more information, please contact: mairie.hitiaa@commune-hitiaaotera.pf
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June |
Tahiti |
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5th Taputapuatea Festival
June 30 - July 3, 2010
This event, to be held in Raiatea, is named "Te Ana Pu Iva Fe'e Maohi Tere Moana", which means "the octopus' eight tentacles that glide in the ocean". It traces the history of Polynesian migrations and the uniting of South Pacific islands to Raiatea, the sacred island. Various ceremonies and ancestral customs (dancing, singing, cooking, etc...) will be presented.
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June |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Heiva Va'a I Tahiti
July 1, 2, 3 and 14, 2010
Great outrigger canoe racing in Papeete Harbor and its channel between Tahiti and Moorea, featuring nearly 1,500 men and women paddlers, all dressed in traditional pareus and flower head crowns. These top athletes will compete in the junior, senior and veteran categories in 1-paddler, 3-paddler, 6-paddler and 16-paddler canoes.
For more information, please contact: com@heivanui.pf or telephone (689) 50 31 00.
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July |
Tahiti |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
July 30, 2010
A festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, involving the public and visitors, all dressed in traditional attire centered around the various sporting activities.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf or telephone (689) 71 94 60.
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July |
Tahiti |
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Te Aito Va'a
July 15-17, 2010
One-day individual outrigger canoe race. The top 100 qualified rowers will compete in the "Super Aito Va'a".
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July |
Tahiti |
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Heiva Tu'aro Ma'ohi
July 3, 9, 10, 11, 13 and 14, 2010
Traditional sports' competition including javelin throwing, stone lifting, coconut tree climbing and canoe racing in Papeete. These competitions will be held at Place Vaiete in Papeete, in the Museum of Tahiti and Her Islands' gardens in Punaauia and off Venus Point in Mahina.
For more information, please contact: com@heivanui.pf or telephone (689) 50 31 00.
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July |
Tahiti |
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Total Solar Eclipse in the Tuamotu Atolls
July 11, 2010
The Total Solar Eclipse in the remote Southern Pacific Ocean of the Tuamotu atolls will be experienced for approximately 4mn. This exceptional and rare phenomenon will be seen from many islands in Polynesia including Tahiti (more than 98% of totality), but the 100% total eclipse, will be seen in the atolls of Tatakoto, Hikueru, Anaa and Hao.
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July |
All islands |
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Heiva I Tahiti
July 8 to July 23, 2010
The largest annual cultural festival in Tahiti taking place at beautiful To'ata Square in Papeete. In addition to the dance and singing competitions, there are sporting events, cultural demonstrations, cuisine and crafts. For more information, please contact: contact@heivanui.pf
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July |
Tahiti |
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Billabong Tahiti Pro Surfing Tournament
Date to be confirmed
International competition amongst the world's best surfers on Teahupoo's mythical waves of Tahiti's peninsula.
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August |
Tahiti |
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Air Tahiti Nui Von Zipper Surfing Trials
August 21-25, 2010
Qualifying surf competition in Teahupoo prior to the famous Billabong Pro Surfing.
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August |
Tahiti |
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Te Vai Ari'i Marathon: The Super Aito Va'a
Date to be confirmed
Three-day individual outrigger canoe race featuring the top hundred rowers qualified from the "Te Aito Va'a" race, over distances of 5, 10, 15, 20 km. For more information, please contact Charley Maitere at (689) 73 16 99 or email cmaitere@cps.pf
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August |
Tahiti |
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Taapuna Pro/AM Surfing, 8th edition
Date to be confirmed
A surf competition in Taapuna coral reef pass (west coast of Papeete). Amateur and professional surfers and body-boarders participate.
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September |
Tahiti |
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Taps Junior, 7th edition
Date to be confirmed
Two days of open surfing competition at the Taapuna coral reef pass in Punaauia for juniors ages 16-18.
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September |
Tahiti |
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World Tourism Day
September 27, 2010
Each year, GIE Tahiti Tourisme traditionally organises this project with a theme proposed by OMT (Organisation Mondiale du Tourisme).
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September |
All islands |
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Taapuna Master Surfing, 16th edition
Date to be confirmed
Surf competition for amateurs in Punaauia (west coast of Papeete). For more information, please email taapunamastertahiti@mail.pf
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September |
Tahiti |
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Raid Painapo 9th Edition
Sept 18, 2010
A mountain race of teams of 3 persons each in Moorea . This event is dedicated to environmental preservation. For more information, please contact Te Moorea Club at (689) 56 34 56 or email info@mooreaevents.org
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September |
Moorea |
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Austral Islands Exhibition
October 17 to November 8, 2010
Exhibition and sale of handmade art crafts from the Austral Islands in the French Polynesia Assembly's exhibit hall in Papeete. For more information, please contact: laetitia.galenon@artisanat.gov.pf or telephone (689) 54 54 00.
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October |
Tahiti |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
October 29, 2010
Festive gatherings in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, involving the public and visitors, all dressed in traditional local attire centered around various activities.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf or telephone (689) 71 94 60.
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October |
Tahiti |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
November 26, 2010
A festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, involving the public and visitors, all dressed in traditional attire centered around the various sporting activities.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf or telephone (689) 71 94 60.
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November |
Tahiti |
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Trail Rotui, 3rd edition
November 20, 2010
Individual Running competition (15km) in Opunohu Valley, one of Moorea's biggest valleys. Available to all athletes (beginners to professionals).
For more information, please contact moorea@sjs.pf or telephone (689) 56 25 79.
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November |
Moorea |
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Tattoonesia
November 11-14, 2010
An event in Tahiti where Polynesian and foreign tattoo artists comes together and share with each other and visitors their designs, techniques and materials used in this ancestral art form. For more information, please email: info@tattoonesia.com
www.tattoonesia.com
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November |
Tahiti |
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19th Hawaiki Nui Va'a
November 3-5, 2010
In the Leeward Islands. Va'a (canoe racing) is one of the traditional sport of Tahiti. Over 100 canoes will race between the islands of Huahine, Raiatea, Taha'a and Bora Bora. The finishing line will be at the Matira Point in Bora Bora. For more information, please click on the website below or email ftvaa@ifrance.com.
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November |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Week of Monoi Here, 4th edition
November 17 - 21, 2010
The Week of the "Monoi Here", 4th edition:
Sales, conferences, massages, exhibitions, film projections, documentaries at the "Maison de la Culture" Cultural Center.
For more information, please contact: monoi.de.tahiti@mail.pf or telephone (689) 43 18 49.
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November |
Tahiti |
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Hura Tapairu, 6th edition
December 1 - 5, 2010
Traditional Dance Competition at the "Maison de la Culture" cultural center.
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December |
Tahiti |
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Tiare Festival
First Week of December 2010
Annual contest of floral decoration with the Tahiti national flower "Tiare", at businesses and public places in Papeete.
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December |
Tahiti |
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Christmas and New Year's Eve (St Sylvester) Celebrations
December 24th, 25th and January 31st
Hotels and restaurants offer special menus and entertainment both days. Merry Christmas!
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December |
All islands |
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MAHANA PAE I PAPEETE
December 31, 2010
A festive gathering in the city of Papeete, Tahiti, involving the public and visitors, all dressed in traditional attire centered around the various sporting activities.
For more information, please contact: ariinatai.lichtle@ville-papeete.pf or telephone (689) 71 94 60.
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December |
Tahiti |
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