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Chinese New Year Festivities
Jan. 23, 27, 29, Feb.3, 2012
This year, the Chinese community of Tahiti celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Water Dragon.
For more information, please contact: sinitong@mail.pf
Tel: (689) 42 74 18
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January |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti
Jan. 27, 2012
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.
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January |
Tahiti |
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Moorea Marathon, 24th edition
Feb. 18, 2012
International Marathon held in Temae on the island of Moorea, is considered as one of the finest in the world with over 500 participants from many countries. For more information, please contact "Te Moorea Club Association" at +689-56 25 79 or email: activites@mooreamaiao.com
www.temooreaclub.pf
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February |
Moorea |
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Young Talents and St. Valentin's Classical Concert
Feb. 11, 2012
Event to be held at the Radisson Plaza Resort Tahiti in Arue.
For more information, please contact Music and Art School of Tahiti and Her Islands "Te Fare Upa Rau" at +689-50-14-14 or email: conserv.artist@mail.pf
www.conservatoire.pf
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February |
Tahiti |
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FIFO TAHITI 9th edition
Feb. 6-12, 2012
Pacific International Documentary Film Festival Tahiti.
Documentary film showings, Pacific television conference, digital encounters and round table discussions, international pitch, workshops for amateurs and professionals, "Short film night" at the Cultural Center "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui".
For more information, please contact "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui" Cultural Center at (689) 54.45.44 or email: organisation@filmfestivaloceanie.org
www.fifotahiti.org
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February |
Tahiti |
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5th Tahiti Guitar Festival
Feb. 23-25, 2012
Encounter of all guitar fans and professionals at the Hotel Le Meridien in Punaauia. Some of the world's leading guitarists as well as experienced local guitarists will perform during these three nights.
For more information, please contact "Collectif Tahiti Rock" at +689-73 50 55 or email: leomarais@mail.pf
www.tahitifestivalguitare.org
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February |
Tahiti |
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Missionaries Day
March 5, 2012
A commemorative celebration of the 215th 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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Ori Tahiti - Tahitian Dance training course
April 10-13, 2012
Tourists and amateurs are welcomed to the "Ori Tahiti" training course which main objective is to develop and spread the Art of the traditional Tahitian dance.
For more information, please call "Music and Art School of Tahiti and Her Islands -Te Fare'upa Rau- at +(689) 50 14 18 or email: communication@conservatoire.pf
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April |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti Nui Ananahi
April 18-28, 2012
Film Festival showcasing animated and short works.
For more information, please contact: Marie-Helene Villierme at +(689) 70-25-07 or Mhihimana Deligny at +(689) 71-37-59 or email: tahitinuiananahi@gmail.com
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April |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti Ora - Traditional Dance Show
April 20-21, 2012
The "Tahiti Ora" group, winner in the professional category of the Heiva i Tahiti 2011, will perform in the large theatre of the Cultural Center "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui".
Please contact "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui" Cultural Center at +(689) 54-45-44 or email: communication@maisondelaculture.pf
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April |
Tahiti |
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Mahana Pae
April 27, 2012
Since 2010, "Mahana Pae" (Friday in Tahitian) offers entertainment for visitors and locals alike. The therme for this date is "Te Monoi" (The Monoi).
For more information, please contact: GIE Tahiti Tourisme at +(689) 50-57-12 or email: info@Tahiti-Tourisme.pf
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April |
Tahiti |
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Tifaifai Exhibition
April 26 to May 6, 2012
A Papeeete City Hall exhibition of Polynesian quilt design.
For more information, please contact: Department of Traditional Arts and Crafts at +(689) 54-54-00 or email: secretariat@artisanat.gov.pf
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April |
Tahiti |
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3rd Vanira Raid
Apr. 7, 2012
A 15-km foot race on Taha'a (Leeward Islands). Departure from Tapuamu, arrival at Patio with musical entertainment, fruit tasting and several stands of handicraft, catering and vanilla products.
Contact: AS Taha'a Vanira - Jack Bennett - Tel: (689) 78 23 41 or email: bennett.jack@mail.pf
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April |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Leeward Islands Annual Exhibition
May 21-27, 2012
Artisan's exhibition at the Fare City Hall in Huahine.
Contact: Department of Traditional Arts and Crafts at +(689) 54-54-00 or email: secretariat@artisanat.gov.pf
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May |
Huahine |
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Mahana Pae
May 25, 2012
Since 2010, "Mahana Pae" (Friday in Tahitian) offers entertainment for visitors and locals alike. The theme for this date is "I tera ra tau i Papeete" (at the old period in Papeete).
For more information, please contact: GIE Tahiti Tourisme at +(689) 50-57-12 or email: info@Tahiti-Tourisme.pf
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May |
Tahiti |
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Tuamotu Festival
May 11-13, 2012
Three days dedicated to the culture and arts from the Tuamotu Islands at the Cultural Center "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui".
Contact: "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui" Cultural Center at +(689) 54-45-44 or email: communication@maisondelaculture.pf
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May |
Tahiti |
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Tahiti Pearl Regatta, 9th edition
May 16-20, 2012
International regatta between the islands of Raiatea,Tahaa & Bora Bora. 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 "Raiatea Regatta at +689-79-54-44 or email: tpr@mail.pf
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May |
Bora Bora |
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3rd Rangiroa Channel Race
May 18, 2012
A race from Rangiroa to Tikehau for 6-paddler outrigger canoes with several changes of 3 paddlers at a time. The distance is 83km (51 miles) and takes about 6 hours for the fastest canoes.
Contact: Te Paetia Va'a Association at +689-96-82-67 or remail: rangi@mail.pf
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May |
Rangiroa |
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9th Taps Junior
May 5-6, 2012
Two days of juniors surfing competition (ages 16-18) at the Taapuna coral reef pass in Punaauia. Tahiti.
For more information, please contact "Taapuna Surf Club" at (689) 78.60.87 or email: taapunamastertahiti@mail.pf / http/taapunamaster.blogspot.com
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May |
Tahiti |
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Heiva or Ori Tahiti Dance Schools
May 24-25-26-31, June 1-2, 2012
On To'ata Square in Papeete, Tahiti.
All the traditional dance schools of Tahiti, Moorea and other French Polynesian islands come together for this yearly show with expert performances in the traditional Polynesian arts (fire dancing, drums, etc...) The participants range from the ages of 3 to 70 years old, making for a dynamic and convivial setting as these budding artists shine, demonstrating the essence of Polynesian "joie de vivre".
For more information, please contact: Heiva Nui at +689-50-31-00 or email: contact@heivanui.pf
www.heivanui.com
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May |
Tahiti |
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18th Taapuna Master Surfing
May 10-13, 17-20, 24-27, 2012
(tentative dates due to weather conditions)
Surf competitions for amateurs over 4 days, at the Taapuna coral reef pass in Punaauia, Tahiti. Competition in the categories of Surfing, Body-Boarding, "Drop Knee" and Stand-Up Paddling.
For more information, please contact "Taapuna Surf Club" at (689) 78.60.87 or email: taapunamastertahiti@mail.pf / www.taapunasurf.pf
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May |
Tahiti |
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Stand-up Paddle World Tour - Sapinus Pro
May 29 - June 6, 2012
A World Championship Tour in Tahiti that showcases the very best athletes in the world, to be held in Punaauia, Tahiti.
For more information, please contact Tristan Boxford (Hawaii) at (808) 269-4515 or email: Tristan.boxford@watermanleague.com / www.Standupworldtour.com
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May |
Tahiti |
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The Transit of Venus
June 5, 2012
This exceptionally rare event will be celebrated at Venus point through a number of organized activities such as a dance show, exhibitions and observation of Venus...)
For more information, please contact: venus.tahiti2012@gmail.com
www.venus-tahiti2012.org.pf
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June |
Tahiti |
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Heiva i Moorea
June 16 to July 14, 2012
Like the "Heiva i Tahiti", this cultural event will have competition for singing and dancing groups, traditional sports team and craftmen of Moorea, in the Afareaitu district.
Contact: Heiva i Moorea Association - Mahinatea Thunot at +(689) 76-39-80 or email: mahinateathunot@gmail.com
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June |
Moorea |
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5th Ukulele Festival
June 23, 2012
This musical contest in Tahiti's Commune of Hitia'a, on the East Coast, is open to all musicians of all levels.
For more information, please contact "Hitia'a Ia Ora Association" at +(689) 74-26-49 or email: aimee.tomsingvien@sefi.pf
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June |
Tahiti |
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Heiva I Bora Bora
June 22 to Jul. 29, 2012
The annual singing, dance and traditional sports competition as well as crafts demonstrations, to be held at Moto'i Place in Vaitape, Bora Bora.
- Opening date: June 22
- Prize winners: July 14
For more information, please contact "Bora Bora Tourism Committee" at +689-67-76-36 or email: info-bora-bora@mail.pf / www.borabora-tourisme.com
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June |
Bora Bora |
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Tahiti Vanilla Week
June 6-9, 2012
Come and discover the Tahiti Vanilla and its by-products, learn about how vanilla is produced, prepared and transformed. This event will be at the French Polynesia's Assembly Hall in Taraho'i, Papeete.
For more information, please contact: Vanilla Tahiti Establishment at +(689) 50-89-50 or email: vanille@vanilledetahiti.pf
www.vanilledetahiti.com
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June |
Tahiti |
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130th Heiva i Tahiti
May 24 to July 22, 2012
Heiva i Tahiti 2012, from May 22 to July 22, 2012, is the largest annual cultural festival in Tahiti taking place at beautiful To'ata Square in Papeete, Tahiti.
This includes:
- Heiva or Ori Tahiti Dance Schools: May 24-25-26-31, June 1-2
- Orero contest of the primary schools at To'ata: June 15
- Music and art school of Tahiti & Her Islands at To'ata: June 16
- Heiva Va'a i Tahiti: June 28 to July 14
- Heiva i Tahiti Dances and songs contests: July 5-6-7-12-13-14
- Heiva tu'aro maohi or traditional sports: July 14-15-19
- Heiva i Tahiti Awards Ceremony for dances and songs: July 19
- Heiva i Tahiti Winners: July 21
For more information, please contact "Heiva Nui" at +689-50-31-00 or email: contact@heivanui.pf / www.heivanui.com
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June |
Tahiti |
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Heiva Rima'i
June 22 to July 22, 2012
A big handicraft Exhibition organized by the committee "Tahiti ite Rima rau" to be held at the Aora'i Tinihau Hall in Pirae, Tahiti.
For more information, please contact "Department of Traditional Arts and Crafts" at +689-54-54-00 or email: lydia.laugeon-duchek@artisanat.gov.pf
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June |
Tahiti |
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The Aitoman Triathlon on the Sacred Island
June 16, 2012
Two kilometers swimming, 96km bike and 20km running in Uturoa, Raiatea.
For more information, please contact "Carlos Schmidt" at +689-60-24-85 or email: cs69@mail.pf
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June |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Tahiti-Moorea Sailing Rendez-vous, 7th edition
June 22-24, 2012
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, stone lifting, coconut shredding contest, etc...
For more information, please contact "Stephanie Betz" at +689-28-08-44 or email: archipelagoes@mail.pf / www.latitude38.com
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June |
Moorea |
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29th Tahiti International Golf Open
July 2-6, 2012
The Olivier Breaud International Golf Course in Atimaono, Papara, about 40km (25 miles) from Papeete, Tahiti, hosts the annual Tahiti International Golf Open, a stop on the Pacific Tour organized by the Australian PGA and supported by the Polynesian Golf Federation.
For more information, please contact: Polynesian Golf Federation - Louis Le Sourd at +(689) 77-17-41 or email: louis.lesourd@mail.pf
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July |
Tahiti |
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Heiva Tu'aro Ma'ohi
July 13-15, 2012
Traditional sports' competition from French Polynesia's five archipelagoes.
For more information, please contact "Traditional Sports and Games Federation" at +689-50-31-11 or email enoch@mail.pf
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July |
Tahiti |
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25th "Te Aito Va'a"
July 20-21, 2012
Individual outrigger canoe race over approximately 10km (6 miles). The top 100 qualified rowers will compete in the "Super Aito Va'a".
For more information, please contact "Charles Maitere" at +689-73-16-99 or email: cmaitere@cps.pf / www.tahiti-toavaa.com
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July |
Tahiti |
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Heiva i Raromatai
July 22 to 25, 2012
The cultural event "Heiva i Raromatai" in the Society Islands will be held this year at the Maina-nui Place in Patio, Tahaa.
Traditional sports, dances and songs, arts and crafts, and more will be featured.
For more information, please email: courrier@commune-tahaa.pf or tel: +(689) 608080
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July |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Te Vai Ari'i Marathon: The Super Aito Va'a
Date to be determined
Three-days individual outrigger canoe races featuring the top hundred rowers qualified from the "Te Aito Va'a" race, over distances of 5, 10, 15, 20 km (3, 6, 9 and 12 miles).
For more information, please contact "Charles Maitere" at +689-73-16-99 or email: cmaitere@cps.pf / www.tahiti-toavaa.com
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August |
Tahiti |
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Air Tahiti Nui / Von Zipper Trials
Aug. 11-13, 2012
Qualifying surf competition in Teahupoo, Tahiti, prior to the famous Billabong Pro which brings together foreign and local surf pros.
For more information, please contact "Tahitian Surf Federation" at +689-43-86-93 or email: fedesurf@live.fr / www.surf.pf
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August |
Tahiti |
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BillabongTahiti Pro Surfing Tournament
Aug. 16-27, 2012
International competition amongst the world's best surfers on Teahupoo's mythical waves of Tahiti's peninsula.
For more information, please contact: Tahitian Surfing Federation at +(689) 43-86-93 or email: fedesurf@live.fr
www.surf.pf
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August |
Tahiti |
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Raid Painapo 11th Edition
Sep. 22, 2012
A mountain race of teams of 3 persons each in Moorea, 20km for experienced runners and 8km for amateurs.
For more information, please contact "Te Moorea Club Association" at +689-56-25-79 or email activites@mooreamaiao.com / www.temooreaclub.pf
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September |
Moorea |
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World Tourism Day
September 27, 2012
Each year, GIE Tahiti Tourisme traditionally organises this project with a theme proposed by OMT (Organisation Mondiale du Tourisme).
For more information, please contact "GIE Tahiti Tourisme" at +689-50-57-12 or email: info@tahiti-tourisme.pf / www.tahiti-tourisme.pf
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September |
All islands |
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Austral Islands Exhibition, 10th edition
Date to be determined
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 the Dept of Traditional Arts and Crafts at (689) 54-54-00
or email: lydia.laugeon-duchek@artisanat.gov.pf
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October |
Tahiti |
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"Matari'i i ni'a" Festival
Nov. 20, 2012
In Tahiti, Moorea, Huahine and Raiatea. A festival focusing on products from the land and sea and activities.
For more information, please contact Haururu Association, Vetea Avaemai at +(689)42-87-27
Email: haururu.farefenua@mail.pf
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November |
Tahiti |
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8th
Nov. 27-Dec. 1, 2012
Traditional dance competition at the CulturalCenter "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui" Cultural Center in Papeete.
For more information, please contact "Te Fare Tauhiti Nui Cultural Center at +(689) 54-45-44 or email: communication@maisondelaculture.pf
www.maisondelaculture.pf
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November |
Tahiti |
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21st Hawaiki Nui Va'a
Nov. 7-9, 2012
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 contact the "Tahitian Va'a Federation" at +(689) 45-05-44 or email ftvtutu@mail.pf
www.ftvaa.pf
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November |
Raiatea/Tahaa |
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Tahiti Nui Marathon
Nov. 3, 2012
The 21km Half-Marathon in Tahiti will start from the Tiarei-Temaru Tunnel and finish in Papeete at the Paofai Gardens.
Also are scheduled a run of 5km and a 1200m run for children.
To register, please email: tahitinuimarathon@gmail.com or phone +(689) 77 76 20 or +(689) 79 38 25
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November |
Tahiti |
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Monoi Here, 6th edition
Nov. 15-18, 2012
To be held at "Maison de la Culture" where exhibition of Monoi, sales and documentary films are shown.
For more information, please contact "Monoi Institute" at (689) 43-18-49 or email: monoi.de.tahiti@mail.pf
www.monoiaddict.com
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November |
Tahiti |
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Tiare Festival
Dec. 7, 2012
Thie event is a special tribute to Tahiti's national flower, the "tiare tahiti".
There will be various events related to the tiare flower, such as competitive decorations in businesses and public places in Papeete.
For more information, please contact "Tahitian Women Grouping Solidarity":
Tel: +689-43-20-66
Email: gsft@mail.pf
www.gsft.pf
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December |
Tahiti |
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Christmas and New Year's Eve (St Sylvester) Celebrations
Hotels and restaurants offer special menus and entertainment both days. Merry Christmas!
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December |
All islands |
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