Despite global warming, coral reefs encircling Polynesia’s lagoons are showing great tenacity. Diving in the lagoons of these remote islands will give you an op...
In the old days at the center of Polynesian traditional activities, the outrigger canoe, va’a in Reo Tahiti, has today become the king sport in our islands. Ext...
A surfer makes his take off before heading in the direction of Teahupoo’s beautiful mountain peaks. Laird Hamilton in action! This living legend pushed his limits in Teahupoo in 2000 when he surfed a wave that before his time was considered un-surfa...
Taha'a has become the undisputed center of Tahitian vanilla culture. Dive into the perfumed milieu of this rare and sought after spice. Taha'a's lagoon's profou...
Ancient Polynesians undertook their great exploratory trans-Pacific migrations aboard beautiful, big outrigger canoes (called va’a in Tahitian). Today, there’s ...
The island of Ua Huka, in the Marquesas Archipelago, is renowned for its woodcarvings. This traditional art form is continually reinvented and reborn on the island through the hands of master craftmen. One Master Craftsman Per FamilyTo learn more, o...
A small tree with long leaves, the pandanus rules on the island of Rimatara. The Ancients’ material of choice for weaving, it is processed on the island for exp...
The French Polynesia is home to one of the largest collections of coral lagoons in the world. Uniting the land with the ocean with supernatural shapes and color...
The Hura Tapairu ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) competition is held at the beginning of December every year; the performances are marked by freedom and creativity. Read on to find out more. Before filing on stage, about twenty dancers group togeth...
